Shock for Spain’s Costa del Sol as 30% of British tourists say they won’t be going back
THREE out of ten British tourists have said that they will not return to Spain’s Costa del Sol after having visited, according to a report
Spain is on course to receive 100 MILLION tourists this year – driving prices ever higher
AN all-time high of 94 million travellers have visited Spain in 2024, but with a growth of around 5.7% in the first quarter of this
‘Historic’ anti-tourism marches see hundreds of thousands protest across Spain
TOURISTS were hiding in their hotels after the Canary Islands saw more 100,000 residents protesting against tourism. Protests took place in Tenerife, Fuerteventura, El Hierro,
Malaga airport continues to grow, with record amount of passengers expected this year
MORE than seven million passengers passed through Malaga airport in the first four months of this year. Around 51,500 flights were operated, with 7,177, 616
Free walking tour guides branded ‘pirates’ on popular Spanish holiday island
OFFICIALLY accredited tourist guides on the island of Menorca have expressed their anger and spoken out over the growing phenomenon of ‘free walking tours’. The
Mallorca sends four-word message to tourists amid tourismophobia fears
MALLORCA’S Office of Tourism has voiced its support for tourism to the island, clearly stating their message: ‘A Tourist, A Friend’. “Tourism has been, and
Tourism continues to drive Andalucia’s economy as job openings grow by 50%
ANDALUCIA’S tourism sector is experiencing a significant upswing, with employment increasing by 50% in recent months, signaling a potentially record-breaking summer season. This surge underscores
Over 50, foreign and ‘very demanding’: The average passenger in Spain’s booming cruise ship sector
THE tourism sector in Spain is booming, with Sevilla experiencing a surge in cruise passengers coming to the city. Sevilla’s port authority even claims that
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
Spanish tourism bosses head to London in effort to tighten grip on massive British market
REPRESENTATIVES from eight of Spain’s main tourist destinations have met with tour operators in the United Kingdom, hoping to strengthen ties with a market representing
Seaside town named Spain’s happiest in new ranking thanks to its ‘philosophy of life’
THE small coastal town of Chipiona in the province of Cadiz has been crowned the ‘happiest town in Spain’ for 2025, according to a new
Over-65s are encouraged to buck the anti-tourism trend and check out these two Spanish island destinations
TOUR and activities company TUI Musement has named La Palma and Menorca as two of the top seven European destinations for senior travellers, after analysing
WATCH: The secret gem just one hour from Madrid in the Spanish heartlands that you should visit because it’s ‘untouched by tourism’
IN a country increasingly overrun by selfie sticks and package tours, finding a place that still feels authentically Spanish can feel like winning the lottery.
Dozens of ‘smart toilets’ coming to the beachfront in Spain’s Marbella this summer
DOZENS of modern, automated public toilets are being installed along Marbella’s seafront promenade in time for the summer season, as part of a €1.2 million
Move over Benidorm: Valencia has been crowned ‘queen of the Mediterranean’, according to British travel expert
AS many Europeans shiver through another wet and windy spring, more and more tourists are trading drizzle for dazzling sun – and the Spanish city
Starter pack for ‘guiris’ in Spain: Spanish make lighthearted fun of tourists – but is it accurate?
A SPANISH social media outlet has made fun of tourists in Spain through a satirical ‘Guiri en España Starter Pack’. Spainsays is an Instagram account
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
Surging anti-tourism anger and Trump’s tariffs no obstacle: Flights to Spain are expected to keep increasing in 2025
SPAIN’S airport operator, Aena, is maintaining a forecast of traffic growth for 2025 despite uncertainties in the travel sector. The Spanish air travel sector is
They’re back: Spain’s ‘chiringuitos’ are reopening in Andalucia this week to mark the start of the tourist season
THE iconic chiringuitos of Andalucia are making their return this week as Semana Santa heralds the official start of the region’s beach bar season. The
Sevilla to build €100m lagoon resort featuring artificial beach and hotels
SEVILLA authorities have approved the development of the groundbreaking Lagoon City project. A ‘Caribbean-esque’ resort, centred on a crystal-clear lagoon with artificial white sand beaches
United Airlines to increase flight frequency from New York to Palma
ONE of the largest airlines in the world has revealed its decision to boost flight numbers from New York to Palma de Mallorca. In 2022,
‘Unwelcome’ Brits ditch Spain for Cyprus over anti-tourism ‘sentiment’ – sparking fury among expats who insist holidaymakers ARE wanted
BRITISH tourists are ditching Spain for rival destinations following a wave of protests by locals and a new crackdown on tourist accommodation. Dave Hawkes, 72,
No, Spain has not introduced a ‘tourist ban’ – here’s what you should know
MALAGA has announced a fresh crackdown on tourist accommodation following a wave of protests by fed-up locals. Headlines around the world have dubbed the new
Spain smashes annual foreign tourist record with one month to spare- boosted by British holidaymakers
SPAIN welcomed a record number for foreign tourists in 2024, with December’s numbers yet to be factored in. The National Institute of Statistics says that
‘Shut up foreigner!’ Locals in Spain clash over ‘anti-guiri’ artwork as graffiti in Sevilla vows to ‘vomit out tourists’
ARTWORK demanding ‘guiris‘ to ‘get out of our neighbourhoods’ has sparked debate on social media in Spain. Guiri is a word used to describe tourists
Brits threaten to boycott Spain over ‘Big Brother Law’ for tourists that ‘bites the hand that feeds’
BRITISH holidaymakers have threatened to boycott Spain after it introduced controversial new travel rules. Since December 2, hotels and car rental companies have been ordered