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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

Spain's busiest airports face growing passenger complaints amid rising trafficStrikes, organisational issues and passenger overload drive frustration at top Spanish airports Spain’s booming tourism has a flipside: some of the country’s busiest airports are also some of Europe’s most criticised. According to Reclamio.. 10/09/2025

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

Discover El Peñón: Tenerife’s Stunning Shipwreck and Underwater ParadiseA carefully planned sinking has turned a former tugboat off Tenerife into one of the Canary Islands’ most popular diving spots Off the coast of Tenerife, just a few metres from Tabaiba, lies El Peñón, a 35-metre tugboat resting.. 09/09/2025

The best beach in the world is in Spain, according to National GeographicThis sandy stretch in the Canary Islands is “one of the most seductive areas” on the globe Spain’s stunning coastline is no stranger to accolades, with Rodas Beach in the Cíes Islands often topping the rankings. But this time.. 08/09/2025

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

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..

Lesser-known Canary Island to get new UK flights in 2026Jet2 to launch direct flights to La Palma and offer package holidays in scenic coastal spots Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced new flight routes to La Palma, one of the lesser-known gems of the Canary Islands, starting in 2026. From April 3 next.. 22/07/2025

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..

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..

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

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

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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