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Verano Joven returns to Spain with major discounts on trains and busesFor the second year running, both EU and non-EU youngsters legally resident in Spain will be eligible Spain’s youth travel deal, designed to make it easier and cheaper for younger people to travel the country this summer, is about to return.. 09/06/2025

Irish woman questioned over alleged sexual assault at Magaluf hotel spaThe tourist has been released on bail after a Swedish guest accused her of unwanted sexual contact A married Irish holidaymaker has been arrested in Spain’s Magaluf on suspicion of sexually assaulting a Swedish man in a hotel spa. .. 06/06/2025

Ibiza’s dance floors are emptying as phones take over the partyOnce famous for wild nights and free-spirited crowds, some say Ibiza’s clubbing scene is losing its soul A British woman visiting Ibiza for the third time has shared her disappointment after finding herself one of the only people dancing at a packed.. 04/06/2025

Free train travel in Spain ends in July: This is what tickets will now costOn the plus side, Renfe is making it easier to travel with bicycles throughout Spain from mid-July From July 1, 2025, Spain’s free train travel scheme will come to an end and Renfe, the country’s state-run rail company, will introduce.. 04/06/2025

British tourists lead the way as Spain breaks April travel recordsVisitors from the UK spent the most and travelled to Spain in bigger numbers than ever before Spain has just closed the books on a record-breaking April for tourism, and there is one clear trend so far this year: more people, more spending and more.. 03/06/2025

EU bans common item from checked-in luggageIf you’re flying to Spain soon, you’ll need to carry this handy device on board When getting ready for a flight to or from Spain, or indeed within the country, one of the key considerations is what kind of luggage to bring. Most budget airlines..

Mallorca to limit foreigners to one car per householdFrom 2026, non-resident foreign homeowners will only be allowed one vehicle Last year, the Balearic Islands government caused a stir both in Spain and overseas when it proposed a series of tough measures to cut down on the amount of traffic on its.. 27/05/2025

Ouigo adds more summer trains between Madrid and MálagaBetween June and September, Ouigo will run 8 daily trains from the Costa del Sol Low-cost rail operator Ouigo has just released the exciting news that it’s adding more options for summer travel between Madrid and Málaga. From June 30.. 26/05/2025

No truth to claims that 16 countries warn against travel to SpainA fake report is circulating that the UK, United States and other governments are advising against Spanish holidays In the last few days, messages have begun circulating on social media claiming that 16 countries, including the UK, the United States.. 26/05/2025

Spain orders Airbnb to block more than 65,000 illegal short-term lets advertised on its appThe illegal holiday homes were advertised in tourist hotspots across Spain, including Andalucía, the Balearic Islands and the Valencian Community Spain is following through with its threat to get much tougher on unregistered rental properties and..

Chaos in the sky as British woman removed from Ryanair flight after bomb threatThe flight from Tenerife to Scotland was diverted to Portugal as a passenger reportedly assaulted others and threatened them with violence A Ryanair flight from Tenerife to Glasgow Prestwick was forced to make an emergency landing.. 23/05/2025

Uncertainty remains over e-gate use for British travellers to the EUNew digital border system offers hope for shorter queues, but not in time for this summer British holidaymakers hoping to breeze through EU airport queues using e-gates this summer may be disappointed. Despite progress in negotiations between.. 21/05/2025

Court ruling could end cheap Ryanair flights to Spain, warns expertBudget airlines may be forced to include cabin bags in ticket prices, raising fares for UK travellers A recent court ruling in Spain has dealt a blow to Ryanair’s baggage fee policy, but it could spell the end of ultra-low-cost flights for many.. 21/05/2025

IKEA opens boutique hotel in the Canary IslandsLas Palmas de Gran Canaria is home to the brand’s first hospitality venture in Spain In an unexpected move, Swedish retail giant IKEA has stepped into Spain’s tourism market, but not in the way you might think. The company has opened a boutique.. 20/05/2025

Discover the newest route on the Camino de Santiago: Spain's Way of St James gets a new African trailThe autonomous city of Melilla now has its own departure point for making the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage The inauguration by the presidents of the regional governments of Galicia and Melilla The Way of St James (El Camino de Santiago in Spanish.. 19/05/2025

Spain's beach showers could be drying up for good... and not everyone mindsThis water saving measure introduced with drought restrictions may become the new normal for Spain Playa del Cable, Marbella All the recent rain may have relieved the drought problems across much of Spain, but the ever-increasing regularity.. 12/05/2025

Spain leads the world in Blue Flags once again, with 642 beaches flying the award this summerThe annual ranking sees four more beaches than in 2024 recognised for their water quality, facilities and environmental management As every year in early May, the Association for Environmental and Consumer Education (Adeac) has published its list.. 07/05/2025

Big changes coming to Spain's Mount Teide: What walkers need to know before their next visitNew rules, eco-taxes and electric buses aim to protect Tenerife’s treasured national park Visiting Mount Teide is about to feel quite different, with a series of new rules designed to protect one of Tenerife’s most precious landscapes.. 06/05/2025

Tourism protests set to disrupt Spain's top holiday spots on June 15Large-scale demonstrations planned across Spanish islands call for more sustainable tourism British tourists planning to visit Spain this summer are being advised to prepare for possible disruptions on Sunday June 15. Some of the country&rsquo.. 05/05/2025

Catalonia delays doubling its tourist tax until after summerThe regional government has postponed the controversial rise in visitor levies following legal concerns The regional government of Catalonia has announced a delay to its proposed increase in tourist taxes, initially scheduled to come into effect in.. 05/05/2025
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