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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

Ryanair to raise flight prices after profits slumpThe budget airline has already axed 12 routes in Spain for 2025 Low-cost airline Ryanair has announced that it will raise its flight prices after 12 months of lower fares that saw its profits fall 16% in its last fiscal year, which ended March 31... 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

The only Spanish beach to make the 2025 World's Best listA little-known gem in northern Spain has surprised travellers by beating off stiff competition Every summer, the rankings of the world's most spectacular beaches serve as inspiration for travellers in search of natural paradises. Hidden coves.. 19/05/2025

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.. 19/05/2025

British teenager fighting for life after third-floor balcony fall in IbizaThe 18-year-old was flown to a major trauma hospital in Mallorca following the late-night accident in Sant Antoni An 18-year-old British teenager is in critical condition after falling from a third-floor apartment in the early hours of Monday morning.. 13/05/2025

1 in 5 foreign digital nomads chooses the Valencian CommunityEuropeans in their 30s and 40s are flocking to Spain’s east coast for sunshine, stability and a better work-life balance The Valencian Community, home to the holiday hotspot of Alicante, is fast becoming one of Europe’s top landing spots.. 13/05/2025

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

Europe toughens restrictions on campervans: Could Spain be next?Spain currently has one of the most relaxed laws which allows campers and motorhomes to park in public overnight With summer just around the corner, the call of the open road will be growing stronger for the thousands of drivers who choose to explore.. 08/05/2025

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

Gas leak at Palma hotel in Mallorca sends three tourists to hospitalNearly 300 people were evacuated from the five-star Nixe Palace Hotel in Cala Major after guests reported symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure A gas leak at a luxury hotel in Palma, Mallorca led to the evacuation of nearly 300 people on Friday.. 06/05/2025

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

Madrid-Sevilla rail disruption leaves 10,000 stranded after cable theftSpain’s Transport Minister has slammed the robbery as an “act of serious sabotage” Days after a power outage caused public transport across Spain to grind to a halt, passengers up and down the country had to face yet more major disruption.. 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

Teen tourist dies in tragic fall from Ibiza hotelThe 19-year-old reportedly fell while trying to enter her room through the balcony A 19-year-old female tourist has died after falling from the fourth floor of a hotel in Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza. The young woman, who.. 30/04/2025

Sant Jordi festival, Barcelona: Where St Georges Day is celebrated in SpainSaint George is the patron saint of Spain’s Catalonia, and in Barcelona they celebrate April 23 by giving books and roses The Day of Sant Jordi is celebrated in Barcelona on April 23 every year, coinciding with World Book Day. The day is marked by..

Free train and bus passes in Spain: Everything you need to know about season ticketsRegular travellers across Spain can now apply for free multi-trip tickets for travel in May and June Spain’s Ministry of Transport is once again rolling out free train and coach passes for frequent travellers and there’s even more good news..

The world’s shortest international bridge connects Spain and PortugalThe tiny El Marco bridge is not just a border crossing, it’s also a time travel experience A small yet fascinating wooden footbridge, known as El Marco, connects Spain and Portugal in a way no other bridge in the world can. At just under..

Summer flight destinations for 2025 at Murcia Corvera Airport: Complete list of routesThe summer 2025 flight schedule for Murcia Airport includes 18 destinations across Spain and abroad The Region of Murcia International Airport will operate 18 regular flights during the upcoming summer season, which begins on March 30, 2025.  .. 17/03/2025
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