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Dramatic Scene Of Plaza España In Seville At Sunset

Sevilla locals outraged at Daily Mail article putting the city on list of ‘tacky’ destinations for Brits to avoid – thanks to ‘boozed up Brits’

INCREDULOUS Sevillianos are up in arms over a snooty article in Britain’s Daily Mail that warns Brits off their sun-soaked city. And the reason given

14 Oct, 2023 @ 18:00

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French air traffic control strike causes flight delays across Spain and wider Europe

A STRIKE by French air traffic control has caused major delays to flights from the UK to Spain’s tourist hotspots. The industrial action began at

13 Oct, 2023 @ 16:04

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Activity Ideas for Expats in Spain This Autumn

Spain is a country that’s rich in both heritage and culture, which is why it’s such a popular destination for expats. While the weather is

11 Oct, 2023 @ 15:34

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PAWFECT PROJECT: Spain’s Renfe marks first year of ‘Proyecto Mascota Grande’ with successful transport of 1,800 large dogs

RENFE has successfully transported 1,800 big dogs in its first year of ‘Proyecto Mascota Grande.’ The pet-friendly service, known as the ‘Big Pet Project’, was

29 Sep, 2023 @ 08:00

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5 Destinations for Your Dream Tri Unlocking Spain’s Secrets: Topp!

Spain, with its vibrant culture, rich history, and breathtaking landscapes, welcomes travelers from different parts of the world. From the bustling streets of Barcelona to

27 Sep, 2023 @ 12:47

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Renfe doubles AVE train services between Malaga and Barcelona, boosting capacity with 7,000 additional seats

RENFE, Spain’s leading high-speed rail operator, is set to significantly enhance its AVE train services between Malaga and Barcelona, effective October 17th. This expansion includes

27 Sep, 2023 @ 08:00

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TOURISM TRIUMPH: Spain’s Torremolinos achieves record-breaking August with highest-ever number of travellers and overnight Stays

TORREMOLINOS has hit an all-time high in its tourism statistics this August, as indicated by recent data. The renowned destination on the Costa del Sol

25 Sep, 2023 @ 08:00

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Spain’s summer hotel occupation nears pre-pandemic levels despite historically high room prices

HOTEL occupation in Spain this summer was within a hair’s breadth of that registered in 2019, the last full vacation season before the Covid-19 pandemic

22 Sep, 2023 @ 12:46

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Spain’s Renfe to Expand AVE train services between Malaga and Madrid in October

RENFE, the Spanish railway operator, is set to enhance its AVE train services between Malaga and Madrid, commencing on October 17. This expansion will see

21 Sep, 2023 @ 08:00

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Spain’s Alicante-Elche Airport wins ‘Best in Europe’ Award for 15-25 million passengers

THE Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport has recently been awarded the ‘Best Airport in Europe’. This prestigious recognition was presented at the start of September by

20 Sep, 2023 @ 13:30

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Marina d’Or tourist complex cuts 2023 season short, cancelling reservations with no explanations

THE SUMMER season has ended abruptly, unexpectedly and without any explanation at the Marina d’Or tourist complex in Oropesa del Mar, Castellón province. The hotel

20 Sep, 2023 @ 12:00

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Airport expansions in Spain: Both Alicante and Valencia will increase their capacity following record-breaking passenger numbers this year

Spain’s Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport records best August in history with 1,702,139 passengers

ALICANTE-ELCHE Miguel Hernandez Airport has achieved a significant milestone in its history during the month of August, recording its highest-ever passenger numbers, tallying 1,702,139 individuals.

20 Sep, 2023 @ 08:45

Alicante·Travel News

Spain’s Malaga shines as star of Conde Nast Traveler’s autumn magazine

CONDE NAST Traveler’s autumn magazine edition is turning the spotlight onto Malaga, the vibrant Spanish city that has been named the best national destination of

18 Sep, 2023 @ 09:15

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Spain’s Malaga port forecasts 200,000 cruise passengers in next two months

ACTIVITY is resuming at the Port of Malaga, marking the onset of the highly anticipated cruise tourism season in the capital city. Following the summer

15 Sep, 2023 @ 09:15

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Cadiz’s successful summer season credited to its Spanish tourists and lack of ‘rowdy Brits’ jumping off balconies

A TOURISM chief in Cadiz has put the province’s hugely successful summer season down to one factor: Brits don’t go there. Fresh off welcoming 600,000

14 Sep, 2023 @ 15:45

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Spain’s Malaga airport achieves record-breaking August with over 2.4 million passengers

MALAGA Airport continues its trend of record-breaking passenger numbers in 2023, with August seeing a significant surge in tourism and travellers. According to Aena, the

13 Sep, 2023 @ 08:00

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Spain’s Andalucia home to three of Europe’s top-rated monuments

ANDALUCIA is home to remarkable monuments, some of which rank among the most beautiful in Spain, Europe, and the world. In TripAdvisor’s recent ranking of

12 Sep, 2023 @ 09:15

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Image of the South facade of the Gran Hotel Miramar in Malaga. Credit. Wikimedia Commons

Spain’s Malaga aims to triple its nearly 1,000 five-star hotel rooms in four years

MALAGA city has set its sights on tripling its high-end tourism offerings within the next four years. The capital of the Costa del Sol currently

12 Sep, 2023 @ 08:45

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Historic visitor record at Spain’s Malaga Cathedral this summer

MALAGA Cathedral has achieved a historic milestone this summer by welcoming 110,606 visitors during the months of July and August. This figure represents a 10%

10 Sep, 2023 @ 10:30

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Spain’s Malaga to host Seatrade Cruise Med Fair again in 2024

MALAGA is set to host the international cruise industry fair, Seatrade Cruise Med, for the second consecutive year in 2024. The announcement was made in

8 Sep, 2023 @ 08:00

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Spain’s Malaga Port witnesses busy September with increased cruise ship activity

AS SEPTEMBER marks the onset of autumn, the Port of Malaga is gearing up for a busy cruise season. The spring season, which occurred in

6 Sep, 2023 @ 08:45

Malaga·Travel News

Travel hell as Renfe passengers are forced to wait up to FIVE hours on crammed trains before departing for Spain’s Costa del Sol following weekend of heavy rain

PASSENGERS travelling from Madrid to Andalucia suffered another day of travel hell after being forced to sit on trains for up to five hours before

5 Sep, 2023 @ 13:32

Andalucia·Lead·Madrid·Must Read·Travel News·Weather

Travel CHAOS as THOUSANDS of train passengers are left stranded after Renfe is forced to cancel journeys in the wake of the so-called DANA storm

THOUSANDS of desperate passengers travelling between Madrid and Andalucia have seen their trains cancelled as DANA’s torrential rains hit Spain. All trains departing from Madrid’s

4 Sep, 2023 @ 12:53

Andalucia·Lead·Madrid·Must Read·Travel News·Weather

Spain welcomes 47.6 million tourists in first seven months of year, spending nearly €60 billion

SPAIN welcomed 47.6 million tourists to its shores in the year from January to July, an increase of 21% compared to the same period the

3 Sep, 2023 @ 15:45

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Spain's foreign tourist revival continues with bigger spending than in 2019

Spain’s tourism sector closes record summer season with average occupation of 93%

AFTER several years that were severely affected by the coronavirus pandemic, Spain’s tourism sector has just closed a record summer season, with an average occupation

30 Aug, 2023 @ 09:32

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British tourist arrested over sex assault on UK holidaymaker at party-resort Magaluf hotel on Spain's Mallorca

PRICES SLASHED: Which of Spain’s most desirable holiday destinations cuts prices the most over the autumn?

WHILE those in northern Europe greet the end of summer with tears of sadness, the people of Spain rejoice at the arrival of bearable temperatures

29 Aug, 2023 @ 18:30

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