ANDALUCIA NEWS

Train delays, airport queues and frayed nerves: Spain's holiday travel starts in chaosThousands of passengers face disruption on rail and air routes as summer getaway begins with broken cables, power failures and computer glitches Spain’s long-anticipated summer holiday season got off to a stressful start this week, with thousands.. 02/07/2025

Dogs bring therapy and joy to residents at Caser Residencial MálagaCanine-assisted sessions keep residents’ minds engaged and their spirits high   Residents at Caser Residencial Málaga are benefiting from a heartwarming initiative that combines companionship and care: weekly visits from therapy dogs.. 02/07/2025

The Japanese walking routine that's catching on in SpainIf you already love your daily strolls, this new twist on walking could be exactly what you’ve been looking for. We’ve all heard about the 10,000 steps a day rule. But what if there was a way to get even better results in less time? That&rsquo.. 02/07/2025

These are the Sundays and public holidays that shops in Andalucía will open in 2026The 16 approved dates cover key sales seasons, long weekends and the Christmas holidays Shoppers in Andalucía can plan ahead for 2026, as the regional government has now confirmed the 16 Sundays and public holidays when businesses will be allowed.. 02/07/2025

Spain's summer skies offer perfect views of planets and meteor showers this JulySeveral planets will be clearly visible with the naked eye this month The warm July nights across Spain provide some of the year's best opportunities for stargazing, with clear skies and comfortable temperatures creating ideal conditions for observing.. 02/07/2025

Melanoma rates in Spain soar by 50% as sun safety warnings go unheededDoctors urge better protection as Spain’s most dangerous skin cancer reaches 8,000 new cases a year Spain is experiencing a worrying surge in melanoma cases, with new figures showing that the number of diagnoses has risen by nearly 50% in just.. 01/07/2025

Big changes coming this July in Spain that you have to know aboutSpain has introduced sweeping updates covering short-term holiday lets, train travel and motorcycle tests August is generally a pretty sleepy month in Spain as the Spanish government takes a well-deserved (ahem!) break and many of us mere mortals.. 01/07/2025

Octopus glut in British waters spells trouble for UK fishermen – and opportunity for SpainA boom in octopus numbers is devastating shellfish stocks in the English Channel, but the surplus is heading straight to Spanish tables There’s no shortage of octopus in the English Channel this year, in fact it’s quite the opposite. British.. 01/07/2025

Will 2025 be the busiest summer season Spain has ever seen?The high season in Spain kicks off with record prices, bookings and foreign tourist arrivals Spain isn’t shy about setting records, or indeed breaking its own. We’ve just had the hottest June day ever experienced (Saturday the 28th if.. 01/07/2025

British holidaymaker killed in jet ski crash off Costa del SolSpanish police have arrested a boat driver on suspicion of reckless homicide and driving while under the influence A British woman has died after a tragic collision between a jet ski and a motorboat off the Costa del Sol, prompting Spanish authorities.. 01/07/2025

Spain introduces new train travel prices for frequent travellers on July 1The era of free train travel in Spain is coming to an end, but there are still savings to be had After years of unprecedented free train travel that helped millions of commuters and frequent travellers in Spain weather the energy crisis sparked by.. 01/07/2025

New rules for short-term rentals come into effect in Spain on July 1All tourist and temporary rentals in Spain must now be registered to advertise online From this Tuesday July 1, anyone wanting to rent out their property as a tourist rental, temporary accommodation or room rental will need to register with a new government.. 30/06/2025

Andalucía weekly weather forecast June 30-July 3: Inland temperatures climb again with the chance of stormsClear skies and light winds with very hot conditions inland and slightly cooler but still warm weather along the coast The start of July brings more high temperatures to Andalucía. While coastal areas will enjoy slightly lower temperatures.. 30/06/2025

Mercadona switches to summer and Sunday opening hours across SpainSpain’s favourite supermarket is extending its opening hours at nearly 300 stores We know it’s only the one day but let’s face it: supermarket winter hours, particularly Sunday closures, can be a bit of a pain, especially for holidaymakers..

Passengers could soon be allowed TWO carry-ons if EU proposal is passedThe EU Parliament has backed demands that all passengers be allowed bring 7kg hand luggage for free European travellers could soon get the right to bring a 7kg carry-on bag on flights without paying extra fees, after parliamentarians from the transport.. 27/06/2025

4-year-old girl dies after accidentally falling from the fourth floor of a building in FuengirolaThe child was rushed to hospital but could not be saved A 4-year-old girl has died after accidentally falling from a fourth floor in the neighbourhood of El Boquetillo in the Costa del Sol town of Fuengirola, according to police sources.  .. 27/06/2025

Spain's top court backs Amnesty Law despite huge public oppositionThe ruling could see hundreds of Catalan separatists pardoned for serious crimes Spain's Constitutional Court has delivered a landmark ruling that upholds the controversial Amnesty Law for Catalan separatists, removing the final legal barrier to.. 27/06/2025

Travel woes worsen: easyJet strike leads to 68 more cancelled Spanish flightsPassengers travelling to and from Spain should prepare for a weekend of disruptions and disappointments Anyone flying with easyJet over the next couple of days is being advised to keep a close eye on their emails, as the strike organised by the airline.. 27/06/2025

VIDEO: Seville locals outraged at tourist conga dance in historic fountainAnti-tourism sentiment is running high after the disrespectful incident in the Andalucía capital   Y nos seguirán vendiendo la moto de que en Sevilla tenemos un turismo de calidad. No son turistas, son bárbaros que no tienen.. 26/06/2025

20 flights cancelled across Spain on first day of easyJet strikeCabin crew are threatening to continue the strike through August if their demands aren’t met Budget airline easyJet cancelled 20 flights across Spain before 3pm on Wednesday June 25, the first day of a three-day strike called by the airline&.. 26/06/2025