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Number of tourist rental apartments in Spain drops after years of rapid growthSharp year-on-year fall in holiday rentals comes as high prices and new rules reshape the tourism market After several years of relentless growth, Spain’s supply of tourist apartments has gone into reverse for the first time since 2022, signalling.. 10/02/2026

Wetherspoon opens first Spanish pub at Alicante Airport with full English breakfasts and pints of GuinnessThe British chain's European debut features a smoking terrace and menu blending home favourites with Spanish dishes British pub giant Wetherspoon opened its first ever outlet in Spain on Monday morning, February 9, bringing full English breakfasts.. 09/02/2026

High prices push tourists to rethink Spain holidays despite record takingsShorter stays and rising costs signal a shift in travel habits at home and abroad Spain’s tourism industry may be breaking revenue records, but new figures suggest the sector’s golden goose might be losing a little of its shine as high prices.. 09/02/2026

Passenger attacks Ryanair employee over hand luggage dispute at Palma AirportThe incident reportedly escalated quickly during check-in for a Ryanair flight to Madrid, leaving staff and passengers shaken According to local reports, a passenger at Palma de Mallorca airport got into a violent confrontation with a Ryanair employee..

British holidaymakers start looking beyond the CanariesCrowding, costs and pressure on local services are nudging UK travellers towards quieter Atlantic alternatives For decades, the Canary Islands have been a go-to destination for British holidaymakers, offering reliable sunshine, familiar resorts and easy.. 09/02/2026

Spain-wide train strike to go ahead February 9, 10 and 11Talks between unions and Spain’s Transport Ministry have reached a stalemate Anybody planning on travelling by rail next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will need to make other arrangements. After three rounds of talks between the unions.. 06/02/2026

New EU border checks raise fears of lengthy airport queues for UK travellersBiometric entry system already causing delays at popular Spanish and European destinations UK holiday makers in Spain or heading to Europe are being warned to brace themselves for potentially long queues at passport control as the EU’s.. 06/02/2026

Spain closes 2025 with record tourism spending as fewer visitors spend more Why the latest figures point to a shift toward higher-value travel across the country Spain has ended 2025 on a historic high for tourism, with new figures confirming record levels of both international visitors and spending. According to data released.. 04/02/2026

Spanish airline ranks among world's 25 safest airlines for 2026Spanish carrier Iberia comes in at number 20 while budget airline Vueling makes the low-cost safety list Spanish travellers can take comfort in knowing that national carrier Iberia has been named one of the safest airlines in the world, according.. 03/02/2026

Register your electric scooter with the DGT Spain today to avoid fines of up to €800New rules across Spain now require all personal mobility vehicles to be officially registered and insured Electric scooter owners in Spain are being warned to register their vehicles with the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) as soon as possible.. 02/02/2026

Spain losing ground to cheaper North African sun spotsJet2 CEO highlights tourist taxes and rising costs as holidaymakers look elsewhere Jet2 CEO Steve Heapy has some sobering news for Spain's tourism industry: British holidaymakers are increasingly choosing other destinations this summer, mainly due.. 29/01/2026

Costa Blanca tees up Canadian golfers with first Toronto trade show tripAlicante aims to lure 600,000 snowbound players to its 30 sunny courses from October to May Alicante is swinging for a new market: Canada’s 600,000 golfers who can’t get a round in during their long, cold winters. A delegation from the Costa.. 28/01/2026

Ryanair signals higher fares as bookings soar and passenger targets growBusy holiday periods and big growth plans push price outlook higher for Europe’s biggest budget airline Ryanair has warned that ticket prices on many routes, including popular flights to and from Spain, are now likely to rise more than it previously.. 27/01/2026

Luxury visitors splash the cash in SpainJust 3% of visitors deliver 20% of spending power Spain welcomed a record 97 million foreign tourists last year, up 3.5% since 2014, with spending leaping 6.8% to €134.71 billion. A new CaixaBank research report shows how luxury travellers, a mere.. 27/01/2026

Brits discover secret Canary Island paradise on winter getawayA British couple escapes the cold to uncover unspoiled beaches, nature, and a surprising local rule in Fuerteventura Some holidays are all about relaxation, others about discovery. For Simon and Elaine Gill, a British couple who swapped the UK’s.. 23/01/2026

Train drivers call a general strike from February 9 to 11 following train accidents in Adamuz and GelidaThe Union of Railway Drivers has warned of declining safety standards and announced legal action against those responsible for infrastructure and operations problems Train drivers across Spain have called a three-day general strike from February 9.. 22/01/2026

Why trusting the doctor is essential for health Medical professionals are indispensable figures in society, as they improve people’s quality of life. They do not only treat illnesses, but also listen to their patients, accompany them and provide support throughout all stages of their lives. &..

Spain's €60 travel pass goes on sale: Everything you need to knowUnlimited travel across Spain for 30 days with the new flat-rate ticket is now available Spain's new Single Transport Pass went on sale this Monday January 12, letting travellers zip around the country for a flat rate of €60. The Ministry.. 16/01/2026

Here are 16 perfect places to celebrate New Year's Eve in Spain and abroadFrom Madrid's midnight grapes to Sydney Harbour’s fireworks: Your guide to the perfect New Year celebration Let's be honest, if you're still trying to figure out where to spend New Year's Eve, you're cutting it pretty fine.. 29/12/2025

This stretch of sand that never feels winter: Meet FamaraA wild Lanzarote beach where the sea stays inviting and the village charms you with its old-school Canarian soul There are beaches that hibernate when the cold arrives, and then there is Famara. Locals will tell you that this northern Lanzarote spot has.. 17/12/2025
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