travel news - Olive Press News Spain

Spain’s Malaga-Costa del Sol airport hits historic milestone with 10 million passengers in H1 2023

IN a momentous year spanning more than a century of operations, 2023 has so far been one of remarkable achievements for Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport,

27 Jul, 2023 @ 08:45

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

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

THE premier cruise trade event and conference for the Mediterranean and its adjoining seas, Seatrade Cruise Med, has chosen Malaga for the second time to

23 Jul, 2023 @ 10:45

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Spain has ‘great potential’ to become major destination for sustainable tourism, says consultancy McKinsey

SPAIN has ‘great potential’ to become a major destination for travellers seeking sustainable tourism. That’s according to a report put together by global management consultancy

20 Jul, 2023 @ 10:00

Lead·Travel News

Spain S Air Europa Gets Official Government Approval For Bailout Loan

No more summer strikes at Spanish airline Air Europa, as pilots union reaches deal

THE SEPLA pilots union has reached a deal with Spanish airline Air Europa that will avoid any fresh strikes in the short term, after three

19 Jul, 2023 @ 19:30

Business & Finance·Lead·Travel News

WANT AN ICY SHOWER? Here’s Andalucia’s coolest waterfalls

THE summer highs are here to stay. Fortunately Andalucia is blessed with natural pools, deep gorges and, iciest of all, waterfalls. For a truly refreshing

16 Jul, 2023 @ 15:15

Andalucia·Exploring Spain·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Spain’s Costa del Sol climbs the ranks as a luxury destination with hotel rooms at eye-watering rent of €3000 per night

THE Costa del Sol is climbing the ranks as a top luxury destination in Europe, with the city of Marbella leading the way. The wealth

10 Jul, 2023 @ 10:15

Business & Finance·Malaga·Travel News

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

Number of cruise ship traffic soars in Spain’s Andalucia

CRUISE tourism is on course to set records this year in Andalucia as the sector gets back on track. Up until May, Andalucian ports have

3 Jul, 2023 @ 08:45

Andalucia·Lead·Travel News

Spain’s Malaga ranked as third best city in the world for remote workers

SPAIN is one of the leading tourist destinations in the world and is fast becoming a popular choice for remote workers and digital nomads as

1 Jul, 2023 @ 10:30

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Revving up for Summer: Spain’s traffic authorities activate first Special Summer Traffic Operation

SPANISH traffic authorities, DGT, have activated the 1st Summer Special Traffic Operation 2023. From today, Friday June 30 until Sunday July 2, coinciding with the

30 Jun, 2023 @ 09:15

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Spain’s Malaga-Costa del Sol airport kicks-off July with over 2000 flights scheduled in just four days—up by 10%

THIS weekend marks the official start of the peak tourist season and Malaga international airport is already buzzing with tourists arriving and departing. According to

30 Jun, 2023 @ 08:45

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Nearly 4 million flight to Spain’s Costa del Sol up for sale this summer

AIRLINES are offering more seats to the Costa del Sol this summer than they did in 2022. More flights are expected to touch down this

28 Jun, 2023 @ 08:45

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

One of Spain’s most Instagram-worthy natural pools is found in Malaga

SPAIN is known for its vibrant culture, stunning architecture, delicious culinary scene and idyllic beaches with crystal-clear waters, but it is also home to a

25 Jun, 2023 @ 13:31

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Air Europa and Iryo to launch first ever combined plane and train ticket in Spain

AIR Europa and Iryo have announced the launch of combined plane and train tickets in Spain from September. The agreement will include flights connecting Spain

22 Jun, 2023 @ 18:45

Alicante·Andalucia·Barcelona·Catalunya·Cordoba·Lead·Madrid·Malaga·Sevilla·Travel News·Valencia

Sailing and flamenco art come together in Mediterranean cruise with port call in Spain’s Malaga

FLAMENCO lovers with sea legs will soon be able to enjoy a highly original Mediterranean cruise experience. Seven Seas Flamenco Experience is a pioneering cruise

17 Jun, 2023 @ 10:30

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Malaga metro registers highest increase in passenger demand in all of Spain

MALAGA metro has experienced a huge growth in passenger demand since its arrival in the city centre. Following the inauguration of the Guadalmedina and Atarazanas

13 Jun, 2023 @ 13:30

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Rail operator in Spain ‘Iryo’ launches summer discount scheme for younger people

Rail operator in Spain ‘Iryo’ launches summer discount scheme for young people

IRYO has put tickets on sale with a 50% discount for young people this summer. In a bid to make travel throughout Spain more affordable,

8 Jun, 2023 @ 08:45

Lead·Travel News

Registration opens for summer discounts of up to 90% in national trains and buses for people aged 18-30

REGISTRATION for summer discounts of up to 90% and 50% on mid-distance and high-speed trains respectively for people aged between 18 and 30 opened yesterday

2 Jun, 2023 @ 12:00

Lead·Travel News

Spain’s first low-cost AVE starts Malaga-Madrid route today, June 1

RENFE’S new low-cost AVE-alternative service, AVLO, will start operating its Malaga-Madrid routes as of today, June 1. There will be a daily train departing in

1 Jun, 2023 @ 08:00

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Spain’s Malaga recovers direct flight to New York

MALAGA will have a direct connection to New York as of today, May 31, with three flights a week operated by United Airlines until the

31 May, 2023 @ 08:45

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

GETTING AROUND: 141 Direct Flights from Malaga Airport

MALAGA Airport is the main gateway for millions of tourists to Andalucia every year, but is also a great starting point for travellers looking to

29 May, 2023 @ 09:00

Andalucia·Getting Around·Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Air Europa cancels 114 flights including connections between Spain’s Madrid and Malaga ahead of eight day pilot strike

AIR Europa has cancelled 114 flights during eight new days of pilot strikes scheduled between today, Monday May 22, and June 2. These strikes were

22 May, 2023 @ 09:15

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Air Nostrum to connect Castellon with Sevilla this summer

AIR NOSTRUM will be offering summer flights connecting Castellon with Sevilla for the third year in a row. The company has announced the route will

20 May, 2023 @ 15:00

Castellon·Sevilla·Travel News

Ryanair asks tourists to pay an extra €45 to take their ensaimadas to the plane in Mallorca

RYANAIR told two tourists they needed to pay €45 for taking a box of Mallorca’s famous ensaimada inside the plane at Palma Airport. The airline

20 May, 2023 @ 12:00

Balearic Islands·Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca·Other News·Travel News

Air Europa to increase cabin crew wages by 11.5% over three years

SPANISH airline Air Europa has agreed with its cabin crew members on an 11.5% pay rise over the next three years. The company has reached

19 May, 2023 @ 12:45

Lead·Travel News

Airport strikes in Spain are called off in huge relief for travellers ahead of December holiday

Airports smash April passenger records in Spain’s Costa Blanca and Valencia areas

ALICANTE-ELCHE airport welcomed 1.43 million passengers in April- up by nearly 20% on a year earlier, and beating the previous April record set in 2019

16 May, 2023 @ 15:54

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Spain’s main workers union asked to reduce the number of tourists in Malaga

WORKERS union CCOO has asked for ‘urgent measures’ to reduce the impact of tourism on the Costa del Sol. The group believes the current number

16 May, 2023 @ 13:30

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

travel news - Page 2