Olive Press reporter describes what journey from UK to Spain is like now that borders are open
AN Olive Press reporter who was trapped in the UK for months due to the coronavirus pandemic has finally managed to return to Spain.
Fuel card: advantages, function and services
It is becoming increasingly popular to fill up without cash. People with company vehicles are increasingly using fuel cards because they offer many advantages. The
Vistabella Golf in Orihuela operating for 11 years without compulsory environmental impact report, council reveals
A GOLF course at the Entre Naranjos urbanisation in Orihuela has been operating for 11 years without a compulsory environmental impact report. Vistabella Golf attracts
British expats and tourists plotting to break COVID-19 quarantine rules by travelling to Portugal via Spain as UK Foreign Office pleads ‘be responsible’
British expats in Portugal are helping their compatriots in England skip quarantine by advising them to travel via Spain and lie about their movements
If you’re chomping at the bit to get out, check out these horse riding holidays in Andalucia, home of the Spanish purebred
IMAGINE getting up a family posse for a trek into the mountains this summer, or cantering along the sands at sunset with a stirrup cup
‘Covid taxes’, hotel deals and the price of a pint – what can Brits expect on holiday in Spain post-lockdown?
THOUSANDS of hotels and restaurants across Spain have reopened in a major boost for the economy. Some 12% of the country’s GDP comes from tourism,
Valencian Community launches advertising campaign to attract international tourists back to the Costa Blanca
THE Costa Blanca is launching a major advertising campaign to attract international tourists following the lifting of lockdown restrictions. The adverts, placed on internet travel
Torrevieja market ‘Paseo de los Hippies’ reopens to 100% capacity
A TORREVIEJA market popular with expats and Spanish alike reopens at 100% capacity this week. The sea-front Paseo de la Libertad ‘los Hippies’ site was
Bargains and discounts for hotels on Spain’s Costa del Sol as bosses admit ‘price war’ inevitable this summer – see deals here
Despite occupancy rates expected to initially be around 35%, many businesses have already begun marketing price slashes and special offers in a bid to attract
TUI increases flights to Spain’s Balearic Islands this summer after surge in demand
Holiday reservations to the Balearics have increased considerably since the pilot tourism test was launched
Two beaches get black flags on Spain’s Costa Blanca – here’s a list of 72 Blue Flag beaches to enjoy this heatwave
BLACK flags have this week been given to two Costa Blanca beaches for being among the most-polluted in all of Spain. Activist group Ecologists in
Holiday reservations to Spain’s Mallorca DOUBLE as two week quarantine lifted in UK
According to the Association of British Travel Agents (ATBA), reservations to Mallorca have increased by 96%
Austria set to join pilot tourism test in Spain’s Mallorca, striking multi million euro boost this summer
The Austrian Ambassador to Spain jetted into Mallorca to find out about the sanitary measures put in place to protect visitors from COVID-19
Family on Denia holiday complain 8 restaurants ‘fully booked’ last weekend as Valencian government pushes to lift further restrictions on hospitality
A FAMILY on holiday in Denia have complained of ringing ‘eight’ top restaurants last Sunday but not finding a single table free. The mother of
Costa Blanca on yellow weather warning for 40°C Saharan heatwave starting Wednesday July 1 – heatmap inside
THE Costa Blanca is set to crank up the heat from tomorrow, with temperatures predicted to hit 40 degrees in certain areas. Spain’s state met
Flight searches from UK to Spain’s Costa del Sol skyrocket by 177% in a week
SEARCHES for flights from the UK to Malaga have increased by 177% in the last week alone.
LISTED: Spain’s airports Brits can fly to on Ryanair, EasyJet, Jet2 and TUI
AFTER the announcement that the UK would drop its quarantine restrictions, the number of Brits searching for holidays has surged. Yesterday, ministers confirmed that from
BREAKING: UK set to lift quarantine restrictions from July 6, Spain one of the countries included
THE UK is set to lift its quarantine restrictions from July 6, ministers have said.
OPINION: Andalucia’s COVID-19 outbreaks show that expat fears of British tourists in Spain are not unfounded
A SCROLL through expat Facebook groups will tell you that not everyone in Spain is best pleased at the return of foreign tourism. After 100
Inside Spain’s top wakeboard, waterski and wakesurf centre Xtreme Gene in Cordoba where world pros meet complete beginners
WHATEVER I expected from my toe-dipping exercise into the world of extreme watersports, it wasn’t a lesson from a European champion and a chance to
Torrevieja rated ‘cheapest in Spain’ for holiday rentals – last year prices low as €22 per person per night
AN online holiday site has rated Torrevieja as the ‘cheapest place in Spain’ to get a one-night family vacation rental in 2019. The survey was
One million tourism jobs ‘still at risk’ despite €4 billion emergency government plan, says leading Spanish tourism association
A LEADING tourism association has warned that ‘one million’ tourism-related jobs are still at risk in Spain, despite a €4 billion government plan to keep
Why Do You Need Area Code for Spain and How to Find It Out?
Do your relatives or friends live in Spain? Then, you should definitely learn how to keep in touch with them. Whether you prefer to talk
Brittany Ferries to resume services from June 29
BRITTANY Ferries has announced that it will resume its services from June 29.
Spain’s government announces aid plan for airlines in wake of coronavirus crisis
THE Spanish government has announced an aid plan for airlines in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.
Airlines cash in on ‘new normal’, increasing fares by over 200% between Balearic Islands and mainland Spain
Airlines have been blasted for their 'outrageous' increases on flight prices since Spain entered a new normality