French holidaymakers told to ‘avoid Spain’ this summer as coronavirus cases rise
THE FRENCH have been advised to ‘avoid Spain and Portugal’ this summer as Delta variant becomes dominant and infections rise. “To those who have not
Brits travelling to EU could face extra hurdle with vaccine passport scheme if they’ve had India-made AstraZeneca vaccine
THE Indian-produced AstraZeneca vaccine is currently not accepted by the EU, which means 5 million Brits could find themselves excluded from the Covid-passport scheme when
EQUINE DREAM: Finca La Donaira is Andalucia’s luxury eco-retreat with its own studfarm
La Donaira’s natural horsemanship classes with 90 Lusitano horses is the perfect escape for riding fanatic Fiona Govan
British tourists needed to boost Costa del Sol tourism occupancy to 65%
THE president of the Association of Hoteliers of the Costa del Sol (AEHCO), Jose Luque, has said that the return of British tourists is needed
Spain tightens rules on all UK travellers (including to Balearic Islands): PCR tests or double vaccination proof now needed
SPAIN has changed the requirements for travellers arriving from the UK and will now demand a negative COVID-19 test or proof of double vaccination. Prime
Valencia region is second preferred holiday destination in Spain this year
THE Valencia region has overtaken Catalunya on the ranking of preferred domestic tourism destinations for Spaniards. Only Andalucia remains more popular than the Valencia region
Balearic Islands added to Northern Ireland’s green travel list
TRAVEL is now permitted from Northern Ireland the Balearic Islands, the government announced on Thursday afternoon. Self-isolation will no longer be necessary for those travelling
Low-cost bullet train price war breaks out on Madrid-Barcelona commuter corridor in Spain
A PRICE war began on Wednesday between the Spanish train operator AVLO and the French Ouigo rail service for business along one of Europe’s busiest
Five incredible castles in Spain’s Malaga every history-lover should visit
The Alcazaba of Antequera once guarded one of the most important frontier castles in the Kingdom of Granada
World’s tallest ship to dock at Malaga Port
AT 6am on Tuesday June 15, the world’s tallest ship, Golden Horizon, will make a short stop in Malaga Port, en route from the shipyard
Discovering a Secret Paradise in the Serrania de Ronda, inland Malaga in southern Spain
There is a secret paradise deep in the hills above the Costa del Sol, as writer Jason Luban discovers.
EXPLAINED: Spain’s new entry rules for vaccinated or COVID-19 immune travellers
Americans are among those who can now travel to Spain if they have had a vaccine.
IN PICS: Cristiano Ronaldo’s new luxury hotel opens its doors in Spain’s Madrid
CRISTIANO Ronaldo’s luxury brand CR7 opened its new flagship hotel on Madrid’s Gran Via on Monday. The soft rollout of the third hotel bearing the
CONFIRMED: Spain fails to make it onto UK travel green list while Portugal downgraded to amber
SPAIN failed to make it onto the UK’s quarantine-free travel list on Thursday, dashing hopes that British holidaymakers could kickstart the tourism sector this June.
REUNITED: “It’s wonderful to be home” say Brits returning to Spain as restrictions lift
AN EXPAT couple who spent months stuck in England unable to return to their villa in Spain and collect their beloved rescue dog from kennels
Qatar Airways to begin routes to Spain’s Malaga from June 2
AS part of the international carriers rejuvenation plan, Qatar Airways has announced that it will be resuming flights to Malaga from June 2. The flights
Walk this way: Why Cordoba should be top of your Spain travel list
For most tourists Cordoba is all about the Mesquita, the Alcazar and the Roman bridge. Laurence Crumbie took the road less travelled and found a
IN PICS: A look around the unmissable monument and UNESCO World Heritage Site that is Cordoba’s Mesquita-catedral
THE iconic symbol of Cordoba is the stunning Mosque-Cathedral, which is an extraordinary example of the blending of Muslim and Christian cultures. Built in the
Cordoba’s Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos: Where the Christian, Roman and Moorish meet
FEW places in Spain boast a history as rich and varied as Cordoba’s breathtaking Alcazar. Founded in 1328 by Alfonso XI, this palace has served
HIDDEN GEM: Cadiz’ Jimena is a wonderful weekend escape in Andalucia
Nicola Cowell takes to the narrow lanes of Jimena de la Frontera to discover why the town is such an enchanted retreat for tourists and
LET’S EXPLORE SPAIN: How Malaga’s colourful Axarquia region awakened from its slumber
David Baird on why, having lived all around the world, he settled in this quiet corner of Malaga, known as a land of rebellion, resistance
Spain extends coronavirus ban on non-essential travel for those outside EU – including Brits – until May 31
THE Spanish government has extended a ban on all non-essential travel to Spain from outside the EU and Schengen area for another month. Confirmation of
Spain imposes 10-day quarantine on travellers from India to prevent spread of new contagious Covid variant
SPAIN will impose a compulsory 10-day quarantine on all travellers arriving from India in response to the emergence of a highly contagious variant of the
SPAIN TRAVEL:What to see in Sevilla’s Macarena district
MACARENA is to Seville what Shoreditch once was to London. Packed full of young professionals, it is fast becoming the coolest neighbourhood in which to
THINK GREEN: Tourism chiefs from Spain’s Valencia area call for region-specific COVID traffic light system for UK travel this summer
The Valencian Community has a total average of 40 cases for every 100,000 people, while Spain as a whole numbers 250.
Sevilla: What to see in Santa Cruz
SANTA Cruz is the most visited neighbourhood by the millions of tourists who flock to Sevilla each year. And it’s no surprise, given it houses