Revealed: Major tourist city in southern Spain has seen the biggest surge in hotel prices this year
A MAJOR tourist city in southern Spain has since the biggest surge in hotel prices across the whole country, according to figures for the first
Anti-tourism protests move to Ibiza: Activists plan huge march at end of May – these are their demands
AN activist group called Prou Ibiza has called a demonstration on the Balearic island for May 24, in order to protest against mass tourism and
‘We’re not coming back’: British tourists blast drink prices in Mallorca for being ‘much more expensive’ following the Covid pandemic
EVER since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Spaniards have been complaining about a serious cost-of-living hike in their day-to-day lives. But British tourists are also
Sevilla locals blast ‘toxic tourist invasion’ that is ‘destroying’ the city due to ‘impossible prices’ and ‘jammed streets’ – as they demand the number of Airbnb homes to be reduced
LOCALS in Sevilla have launched a petition calling for stricter controls on ‘excessive’ tourism in the city. In a missive, the group claim the ‘masses
Spain breaks all-time tourism record in the first quarter of 2024
FOREIGN holidaymakers in Spain reached a record high for the first quarter of a year with UK arrivals accounting for 18.4% of the market. The
President of Andalucia rules out ‘enforcing’ a tourist tax after left wing party said the region risks becoming a ‘beach club for the guiris’ without one
THE president of Andalucia, Juanma Moreno, has once again ruled out a tourist tax for the region. Speaking on Thursday in the regional parliament, he
Crackdown on tourist apartments in Spain: Valencia suspends 160 holiday lets for failing to have correct licences
VALENCIA City Council has closed down 160 unlicensed tourist apartments in a bid to curb their uncontrolled rise. The Valencia Residents Federation recently held a
Revealed: Plans for new €16million beachside hotel on Spain’s Costa Blanca that will count 200 rooms
PLANS for a €16 million beach-front hotel for Arenales del Sol have been submitted to Elche City Council. It will be built on Calle Albacete
Thousands turn out in Spain’s Canary Islands in protest demanding major rethink of tourism model for the hugely popular holiday destination
DEMONSTRATORS came out in force today in Spain’s Canary Islands in a historic protest against the tourist massification of the archipelago, and the dangers faced
Spain to investigate ‘anti-tourism’ among locals after wave of protests: Major survey will reveal how many people are REALLY critical of the industry
THE SPANISH government is set to conduct a public consultation on tourism, which has become a huge point of contention for the country. It will
Airbnbs are growing ‘out of control’ in Spain, experts warn: More than 60,000 tourist flats created so far this year – while locals struggle to pay rent
EXPERTS have warned Spain’s Airbnb market is growing ‘out of control’ while locals struggle to get by. Tourism business alliance, Exceltur, has pointed to the
Tourists will face new water restrictions in this region of Spain due to ongoing drought
THE government in the northeastern Spanish region of Catalunya has introduced more water restrictions for tourists, as it struggles to cope with the effects of
EXCLUSIVE: What’s behind the anti-tourism graffiti in Spain? Locals in Tenerife give their verdict as they insist ‘it’s nothing personal against tourists’
LOCALS in Tenerife have insisted the anti-tourism graffiti popping up around in Spain ‘is nothing personal against individual tourists’. Speaking to the Olive Press, residents
‘Arrest him!’: Outrage after video shows a German tourist daubing natural areas with grafitti on Spain’s Canary Islands – risking himself a €200,000 fine
LOCALS on the Canary Islands are fuming after a German graffiti artist proudly left his mark at beauty spots across the holiday destination. An Instagram
EXCLUSIVE: Locals in Spain give their verdict as wave of anti-tourism reaches Tenerife – after Malaga, Valencia and Palma – but residents are divided on the issue
By Laurence Dollimore and Walter Finch in Tenerife IT began in Mallorca in the summer of 2017, quickly followed in Barcelona and Valencia and now
New UK routes from Ryanair and EasyJet boost ‘high season’ schedule for Costa Blanca airport
ALICANTE-ELCHE airport is gearing up for another record year for passengers by announcing its biggest-ever schedule of ‘high season’ flights. The season runs between April
What is the ‘tourism tax’ in Spain and where do I have to pay it?
TOURIST taxes are common worldwide. In Spain, there are currently found in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands. Regional and municipal governments impose tourist taxes through
Tourists face water restrictions in Spain’s Andalucia this year due to ongoing drought – these are some of the measures
NEW measures are to be put in place for tourists as Andalucia faces ongoing drought issues. READ MORE: Drought latest in Spain: Malaga reservoir levels
Ryanair to add seven new destinations from Alicante this summer
BUDGET airline Ryanair will add a total of nine new routes to the Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez airport, connecting the Costa Blanca tourist hotspot to cities
Spanish citizen gang raped while on motorcycle tour through India with her husband
A SPANISH citizen has been attacked and gang raped in the north of India while on a motorcycle tour through the Asian country with her
Benidorm to open a huge new resort called ‘Magic Pirates Island’ – here’s everything we know
BENIDORM will get a new themed tourist resort in 2025 called ‘Magic Pirates Island’ which will include 270 cabins. Work has started in the Marina
Why Brits staying with friends or family in Spain should consider carrying THIS document: And what hosts MUST do to avoid fines of €10,000
BRITS and other non-EU residents looking to vacation in Spain may be required to show proof of accommodation — even when staying with friends or
This city in southern Spain is the number one holiday destination in Europe for 2024, say experts – but do YOU agree?
MARBELLA has been chosen as the best place to visit in Europe by readers of an online travel website. The Costa del Sol resort came
Tourism injected €187 BILLION into Spain’s economy last year, new figures show
TOURISM was one of Spain’s main economic growth areas last year, accounting for nearly €187 billion and a record 12.8% of the country’s Gross Domestic
Five ‘overlooked’ destinations in Spain that are worth a visit in 2024 – according to the Telegraph
THE Telegraph has revealed five ‘overlooked’ destinations in Spain to visit in 2024. Spain has long been a favourite holiday destination for Brits, with spots
Revealed: Where Brits are most likely to visit in Spain next year as country is set to be the most popular holiday destination
SPAIN is set to be Brits’ favourite holiday destination in 2024, closely followed by the USA. Over 22% of British holidaymakers will head to sunny