Spain extends border closure with Portugal until at least March 16th
SPAIN’S government has confirmed that police checks at the border between Spain and Portugal will continue until at least March 16th, and only cross-border workers
UP, UP AND AWAY for space-bound hot air balloon ride from Spanish company
A SPANISH company is to offer a somewhat different balloon ride with a chance to hit the earth’s atmosphere and get some spectacular views. Barcelona
Playa de Flecha del Rompido named as ‘one of the finest beaches in Andalucia’.
PLAYA de la Flecha del Rompido has been named as ‘one of the finest beaches in Andalucia’. The travel expert John Weller and half Spanish
‘HISTORIC MASS’ British booking surge for Benidorm and Costa Blanca hotels in Spain amidst claim that 30% of them will not reopen this summer
COSTA Blanca hoteliers are reporting a ‘mass surge’ of UK bookings for the summer but have coupled the optimism with a warning that a third
Spain tops Skyscanner top 10 list of countries most searched for after UK’s ‘Road Map’ announcement
TRAVEL compare site Skyscanner has revealed the top 10 list of countries most searched for after Boris Johnson revealed the UK’s Road Map to a
Surge in Brits booking summer holidays to Spain after Boris announces lockdown end game
AIRLINES and travel agents have seen the number of Brits booking holidays abroad soar after Boris Johnson announced the UK government’s roadmap out of lockdown.
WE HAVE LIFTOFF: Castellon-London flights to operate from May
FLIGHTS between Castellon and London will resume in May. Last year was supposed to be the busiest year yet for Castellon airport, but the virus
Non-Lucrative Visa: The new residence permit in Spain
The non-lucrative residence visa is intended for people who wish to establish their residence in Spain and have sufficient economic means to live in Spain,
Spain’s Murcia region tries to boost tourist numbers by offering to pay expenses if visitors get COVID-19
TOURISTS visiting the Murcia region will get a free COVID-19 insurance plan from the regional government if they stay in ‘approved accommodation’. Once a reasonable
Valencian president calls for European COVID-free travel zone
VALENCIAN president Ximo Puig is calling for the creation of a European ‘safe travel’ zone to relaunch tourism as soon as possible after the lockdowns.
EXCL: British expat couple were forced to sleep three days at airport in Spain after airline refused green residency cards
A PAIR of British pensioners are demanding compensation after being refused a flight to Spain despite having their green residency cards. Roger and Linda Wilson,
Spain’s Andalucia predicts travel to be permitted as of May
THE Junta expects a ‘reasonably normal’ summer for the tourism sector in the region. According to Juan Marin, Junta Vice-President, this summer is expected to
Valencia tourism board launches campaign to attract Chinese visitors
THE Valencian tourism board has launched an intensive campaign to attract Chinese visitors to the region. Planned to coincide with Chinese New Year tomorrow (February
Brits are shelling out 20% more for summer holidays – with trips to Spain the top destination for 2021
LOCKDOWN has Brits dreaming of their next escape, with trips to Spain top of their wish list. TUI said families are shelling out an extra
Spain’s Pamplona bull run ‘won’t be possible’ in 2021, according to officials
JUST as the sun also rises, so too do the COVID infection rates. As a result, officials in Pamplona are locking horns over preparations from
Popular La Manga holiday spot on Murcia’s Mar Menor in Spain goes digital
LA MANGA on the shores of Murcia’s Mar Menor will be overhauled into a ‘smart and digitalised tourist destination’. Telefonica won the contract to set
British tourists top of the list to return to Spain this summer thanks to UK’s vaccine rollout
BRITISH tourists could be returning to Spain as early as May following the success of the UK’s vaccination programme, tourism bosses have said. Director of
Budget airline Ryanair ordered to remove ‘irresponsible’ Jab and Go ad
AN advertising watchdog have ordered Ryanair to remove an ‘irresponsible’ advert that implied travel would be safe following the rollout of coronavirus vaccinations. The footage
‘FORGET EASTER’ says Valencian President in message to Spanish tourists making Costa Blanca plans
VALENCIAN President, Ximo Puig, has poured cold water on suggestions that some form of domestic tourism could return in time for Easter. Spain’s Tourist Minister,
Brits will race to return to Spain following vaccine predicts Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary
BRITS will be rushing to Spain this summer as the vaccination rollout boosts confidence in international travel again, according to Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary. The
Drivers to expect €200 fines for not giving cyclists more space and consideration on Spanish roads
MOTORISTS have been asked to act as if upcoming changes in safety laws are already in effect, or face fines of up to 200 euros.
Spain hopes international tourists can ‘return by end of spring’
SPAIN has denied claims it will not allow tourists to return until after the summer, saying it hopes to welcome the first arrivals by the
New ETIAS visa system for visitors to Europe set to be rolled out
TRAVELLING is one of the world’s most sought after experiences and is predicted to boom as soon as the Coronavirus recedes, or the vaccine takes
TOURIST PAINS as Spain tots up massive cost of 2020 holiday collapse
SPAIN’S tourism sector lost €106 billion last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The calculation has been made by Exceltur, a national body made up
Spain’s Cordoba joins World Travel Organisation to boost global interest in the province
THE Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization (WTO) welcomed its 550th member yesterday in the shape of the Andalucian province of Cordoba. The decision
The best airport in Europe is in Spain
A SPANISH airport has been named “Best Airport in Europe” according to a recent study. The report, carried out by Omio, a booking platform for