ANDALUCIA NEWS

From Madrid to Murcia, Alicante and Málaga: Ouigo’s budget trains take Spain by storm in first yearLow prices and efficient service fuel strong growth on Spain’s high-speed trains Ouigo is celebrating a successful first year on the Madrid-Murcia route, having transported over 350,000 passengers with an average occupancy rate of 80%. This French.. 16/09/2025

Crackdown on illegal holiday lets sweeps SpainThousands of tourist apartments pulled offline in bid to boost housing supply A sweeping effort is underway across Spain to combat illegal tourist rentals, as the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda (MIVAU) has ordered more than 53,800 non-compliant.. 15/09/2025

Spain pushes back against EU plans to ban short-haul flightsThe airlines claim Spain simply doesn’t have the rail infrastructure to support the proposal Brussels is back on its crusade to abolish short-haul flights anywhere there is a 2.5 hour train alternative, but Spain is once again pushing back hard.. 12/09/2025

Spanish airlines fly to the rescue after Ryanair axes 1 million seatsVueling, Iberia Express, Binter and Wizz Air step in to boost routes from Tenerife North and Santiago de Compostela after Ryanair cuts “The king is dead, long live the king.” With that old saying, Spain’s Minister of Transport and.. 10/09/2025

Ryanair increases bonuses for ground staff who catch passengers with oversized bagsThe budget airline has given boarding gate employees an added incentive to charge people for extra hand luggage Ryanair has decided to give its airport staff a little boost when it comes to spotting cheeky passengers trying to sneak oversized bags.. 08/09/2025

Fewer road deaths this summer in Spain, especially in Murcia and Valencia regionsDespite improvements during period when record number of journeys were made, interior minister emphasised the importance of vigilance Road fatalities in Spain continued to decline during the summer months of July and August 2025. A total of.. 05/09/2025

Ryanair cuts seats at several Spanish regional airports but some are sparedWinter seat reductions hit several Spanish regional airports amid fees dispute Ryanair, Spain’s largest low-cost airline, is scaling back nearly one million seats across regional airports this coming winter amid a bitter dispute with airport operator.. 03/09/2025

Has summer tourism in Spain hit its peak? British visitors keep coming as German and French numbers dropRecord July arrivals put Spain’s tourism sector in the spotlight, but some old favourites are staying away   If you thought British holidaymakers were getting tired of Spain’s sunshine, think again. This July, more than two million.. 02/09/2025

Landmark Ryanair and Booking.com agreement makes life easier for travellersSpain says the change will bring "more seamless and transparent booking experiences" for customers Ryanair and Booking.com have reached a historic collaboration that ends years of tension between the two companies. The agreement means that.. 27/08/2025

Spain and UK plan demolition of Gibraltar border fence in January 2026The landmark step aims to boost daily cross-border movement between Gibraltar and Spain Spain and the United Kingdom are preparing to demolish the Gibraltar border fence in January 2026, removing the last visible symbol of division between the British.. 26/08/2025

What Spanish citizens can do if they lose their passport at the airportSpain’s Guardia Civil can issue a travel permit so those with Spanish nationality don’t miss their flight Losing a passport or ID at the airport is every traveller’s nightmare. The panic usually sets in right away, with many.. 19/08/2025

EU confirms start date for non-Schengen travellers Entry-Exit System as ETIAS fee nearly triplesUK visitors to the EU will face biometric checks starting from October 2025, followed by a new visa-waiver scheme with a higher fee British travellers heading to the EU will face significant changes at borders starting from this October, as the long-awaited..

How to stop car thieves this summer: 4 essential tips from Spanish PoliceWith thefts on the rise in holiday hotspots, these simple precautions can help keep your vehicle safe at the beach and beyond The Spanish summer is finally here in all its sweltering heat and whether you’re jetting to the Costas for a holiday.. 17/07/2025

Brits in Spain urged to make this change to avoid passport control headacheA new update on the UK government website urges British residents in Spain to swap their green certificate for a TIE card They highlight the risk of airport delays for those without the biometric residency card The UK government has updated the..

This is where a brand-new dog-friendly beach has opened in AlmeríaThe move is a step towards inclusivity with a dedicated pet area in an area of Almería that has never had one before Mojácar Town Council has formally inaugurated its first beach area specifically designated for dogs, making the long.. 07/05/2025

High-speed rail derails: AVE between Murcia and Almería delayed beyond 2026Experts have confirmed that no concrete end date can be set as the major engineering works remain a long way from finished The long-awaited arrival of high-speed rail to Almería has hit another setback, as experts confirm that the AVE line.. 25/04/2025

Seville Cathedral: A Gothic masterpiece and the largest of its kindAn architectural marvel, the Catedral de Sevilla stands as one of the world's most breathtaking Gothic cathedrals Seville Cathedral, or the Catedral de Santa María de la Sede, is an extraordinary feat of Gothic architecture and the largest cathedral..

Discover Seville in a day: A whirlwind tour of the city's must-see sightsMake the most of 24 hours in Seville with this route covering history, culture and local charm   Seville is a city bursting with history, culture and vibrant energy. At every turn, you’ll find something new to explore – from grand..

All Granada airport flight destinations for summer 2025: No London and no ParisThese are all the flight routes scheduled for the Granada Airport summer high season 2025 Granada Airport’s summer 2025 schedule has been confirmed, and with it comes some disappointing news for international travellers. Flights to Paris and.. 19/02/2025

Caminito del Rey to expand with Spain's largest pedestrian suspension bridgeThe breathtaking walkway is about to get even more thrilling with a new 110 metre long bridge   Exciting news for thrill-seekers and nature lovers as the Caminito del Rey, one of Spain’s most famous walking routes, is set to expand with.. 13/02/2025