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All new road signs roll out in Spain next monthEverything you need to know about the upcoming road sign changes in Spain Spain is about to overhaul its entire traffic sign system once again this July and if you drive, cycle, walk or ride a scooter, these changes will affect you. The good..

UK and Spain reach 'historic' agreement on Gibraltar's post-Brexit statusThe new deal seems to accomplish the impossible – removing the hard border and ensuring freedom of movement while maintaining British sovereignty The United Kingdom, European Union and Spain have all worked together to reach a long-awaited agreement..

Gibraltar travel guide: New rules, border controls and documentationVisitors to the Rock will notice some changes following the historic agreement between the EU, Spain and the UK After five long years of uncertainty, the European Union, Spain and the United Kingdom have finally hammered out an agreement on Gibraltar.. 13/06/2025

Tourists in Spain warned of highway pirate scamScammers have been known to orchestrate crashes with unwitting rental car drivers in Spain Spain is undoubtedly one of the most popular destinations for Irish and UK holidaymakers, with thousands of people are making plans for their next Spanish getaway..

Fewer sunbeds this summer on Mallorca’s busiest beachesPalma council reduces loungers and parasols to ease crowding and protect shrinking coastline Palma City Council has announced plans to reduce the number of sunbeds and parasols on several of its most popular beaches in Mallorca, following concerns from residents..

Airline passengers to pay more as EU gives green light to hand luggage feesThe EU has agreed that airlines can charge extra for all but the smallest carry-on bags Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair and several other budget airlines have been in the doghouse with the EU lately to the tune of millions of euros over supposedly.. 11/06/2025

Germans inch ahead of Brits for mortgages in SpainIn the first quarter of 2025, German buyers accounted for almost 17% of all home loan applications in Spain Despite the fact that house prices are climbing in Spain and the cost of mortgages is following suit, there’s still plenty of demand.. 10/06/2025

Verano Joven returns to Spain with major summer discounts on trains and buses for young peopleFor 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

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

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

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..
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