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Big increases in tourist and cruise taxes announced to stop 'saturation' of top holiday area in Spain

‘We want tourists to feel fear’: Warnings in Spain ahead of summer season of discontent

FOREIGN media outlets have been reminding tourists to beware of Spain’s ‘tourismophobia’ ahead of its busiest season of the year heating up; summer. Drawn to

12 May, 2025 @ 16:31

Barcelona·Lead

Cádiz government says its town will not be overrun by cruise ship tourists yet residents are concerned

CÁDIZ officials say their town will not be overrun with cruise ship tourists this summer season as more than 11,000 passengers disembark onto the historical

9 May, 2025 @ 10:23

Andalucia·Cadiz·Lead

Spain’s Mallorca considering ‘range of measures to control tourism’ as summer season starts

THE temporary ban on establishing new beds for tourists continues in Mallorca and its surrounding islands. The Balearic government is working to control overtourism on

10 Apr, 2025 @ 14:40

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca

Barcelona to ramp up flight arrivals this summer – despite wave of anti-tourist protests last year

THE Catalan government has sparked controversy after proposing a restructure of Barcelona’s main airport that would ramp up the number of flight arrivals each day

14 Apr, 2024 @ 13:30

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead

What is the ‘tourism tax’ in Spain and where do I have to pay it?

TOURIST taxes are common worldwide. In Spain, there are currently found in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands. Regional and municipal governments impose tourist taxes through

13 Mar, 2024 @ 07:53

EXPLAINER·Lead·Olive Press Travel·OP Money Tree