Why Valencia should be on every traveller’s bucket list when visiting Spain
Architectural masterpieces, history aplenty and even the Holy Grail. Shannon Chaffers takes a poke around Valencia
TRAVEL SPAIN: Five destinations to explore inland from Spain’s Costa Blanca this summer
Inland areas offer visitors historic and artistic wonders, nature walks and incredible food away from the crowds.
Spain sees 7.5 million tourists visit in June, three times more than in 2021
SOME 7.5 million tourists visited Spain in June, three times more than in 2021, recent data reveals. According to the National Statistics Institute (INE) in
Bus and train prices to be slashed by a third in Spain’s Andalucia
THERE will be a 30% reduction on bus and train prices from September 1, the Junta de Andalucia has announced. The discount will be applied
Spanish tourism official ‘sets the record straight’ about travel requirements for British tourists visiting Spain
IN the wake of headlines sparking outrage over ‘new rules’ that mean Brits are required to show proof of finances on entry, Spain’s Tourist Office
These are the ultimate zip-line locations around Spain’s Costa del Sol
DAREDEVILS can now enjoy up to six different and thrilling zip-lines in Malaga province. Once disco-themed skating rinks were all the rage, now it’s defying
The secret’s out in Spain’s Alcaidesa
Alcaidesa is opening up to the world after decades of gated-community slumber, writes George Mathias
Sotogrande: The incredible story of Spain’s largest privately owned residential development
IT’S the largest privately owned residential development in Andalucia, home to the discreetly rich and famous, and a beacon of luxury on the coast of
Easyjet cabin crew in Spain reach pay deal and call off strikes
A fresh weekend strike by Easyjet cabin crew in Spain has been scrapped after a new pay deal was reached between management and unions. Staff
MUST READ: Ryanair cabin crew unions in Spain announce weekly strikes through to January 2023
UNIONS representing Ryanair cabin crew staff in Spain have announced a schedule of weekly strikes running into January 2023. The row over higher pay demands
Insider tips to the ultimate Ibiza getaway
Here are some other great money-saving ideas for doing Ibiza on a budget without missing out on a thing
Spain’s weird and wonderful tourist attractions – from food fights to smurf towns
TOURIST recommendations for Spain are so predictable. A dip in the Med, stunning food, even better wine, and all on a backdrop of some era-defining
Off-the-beaten-track: Ten destinations in Spain that should be on your travel bucket list this summer
Looking for a destination that is picturesque but also tourist-free, well look no further, here is a list of the top ten hidden destinations to
Delays to new dual-carriageway for busy Costa Blanca road raised in Spain’s Congress
QUESTIONS have been tabled in Spain’s Congress about the long delay to executing plans to convert the N-332 highway in Torrevieja to a dual carriageway.
Costa Blanca airport in Spain welcomes bright new-look tourist information office
AN expanded Tourist Information office has gone into service within the arrivals area of Alicante-Elche airport. The refurbished office provides access to information for 24
Journey back in time: Jon Clarke marvels at the ancient white town of Medina Sidonia in Spain’s Andalucia
STANDING sentinel like a Roman centurion, it rears up out of the Cadiz outback high on a hill. This is Medina Sidonia, the prettiest town
Passenger numbers at Costa Blanca airport in Spain return to 87% of pre-pandemic levels
PASSENGER numbers at Alicante-Elche airport in June were 87% of levels seen in 2019- nine months before the Covid-19 pandemic struck. Airport operator Aena said
Spanish Costa’s del Sol hoteliers expect tourists numbers in July 2022 to exceed pre-pandemic levels
The Costa’s del Sol hoteliers association Aehcos predicts that July of this year will see more tourists than the same period of 2019. “The data
Hotel staff to receive police training to deal with tourists in Spain’s Mallorca
HOTELIERS in Playa de Palma are to receive specialist police training to deal with unruly tourists as the island looks to clampdown on bad behaviour.
Chaos in Spanish airports as hundreds of lost suitcases pile up due to flight overloads
SPANISH airports have hundreds of piled-up suitcases stuck in arrivals caused by an overload of operations from several European airports. Many passengers have arrived at
IN PICTURES: San Fermines is back in Northern Spain after a two year hiatus
PAMPLONA in Northern Spain hosts the famous San Fermines from Wednesday, July 6 to Thursday, July 14. The ‘Chupinazo’ started at 12am on Wednesday with
Everyone loves Spain’s Marbella: from cavemen and Romans to Grace Kelly and Gemma Collins
MARBELLA has earned the reputation of being a playground for the rich and famous for over half a century. Photos of the glamorous beach destination
Malaga town hall rejects tax for overnight tourists
BY Livia Cockerell MALAGA town hall has rejected proposals for a tourist tax in the city. Podemos, who fronted the plans, claimed a tax on
Spain’s Andalucia sees big tourism boost
THE number of tourists visiting Andalucia has risen by 142% in May compared to this time last year. May saw 426,980 visitors flock to Andalucia,
Airport delays are in store at Palma de Mallorca’s airport as the bumper tourist season starts
This is the message from airports operator AENAS, which says that Son Sant Joan will suffer flight hold-ups due to a lack of staff at
Tourism chief leads calls for coastal rail service to connect towns on Spain’s Costa del Sol
THE Costa del Sol attracts tens of millions of tourists each year, both domestic and foreign, who are drawn to its beach resorts and picturesque