Two retirees plan a world tour to find the perfect place to retire. There are many contenders but which country will be the winner? The World’s Best Places to Retire in 2025 Revealed – and No, You Don’t Need to Be a Millionaire! Credit: TORWAISTUDIO / Shutterstock Hold onto your piña coladas and pack that sun hat—because the 2025 Annual …

A NEW high-speed rail network has been launched, linking Sevilla and Barcelona – two of the country’s most iconic cities – without requiring a change in Madrid. Yesterday, on Tuesday, 23 April, the new AVE, operated by Renfe began. This service offers more efficient travel throughout Spain.  The direct route eliminates the need to transfer in the capital and reduces …

BRITISH tourists continue to favour Spain in record numbers – but new figures show they may be turning their backs on traditional hotspots following recent anti-tourism protests. The latest data from Spanish airport operators AENA shows an overall increase of 21% in passenger numbers in March compared with last year. British nationals were the most frequent international visitors. They accounted …

A forest and hiking trail in Cantabria will take your breath away.  Here, you will find 800 trees which are over 40 meters tall and have a greater than two metre diameter.  The trees are giant Sequoias which were planted in the 1940s during Franco’s dictatorship to encourage reforestation. READ MORE Barcelona planning designated ‘selfie spot’ to ease tourist congestion …

Benalmadena has many things to offer. Benalmadena should be on your itinerary if you’re thinking of a Costa del Sol trip. This lively town on the coast is just 20 minutes from Malaga. It’s a wonderful place to visit. Benalmadena has plenty to offer the whole family, whether it’s a day on the beaches or a visit to historical monuments. …

Malaga is a great place to visit. Credit – Pixaby Malaga, capital of Costa del Sol and a city for everyone of any age, is bursting with attractions. It doesn´t matter if you’re into history, relaxing on the beach or joining in with local traditions, you’re sure to have a fantastic time in Malaga. This guide provides a wealth of …

Visitor to Spain will be able to enjoy their holiday in peace if they choose accommodation that doesn’t add to the growing housing crisis of the country. In the face of protests against tourist apartment blocks in Spain’s major cities, travellers should consider an alternative that is guilt-free: university accommodation. These apartments would otherwise remain empty over summer. The surge …

SPAIN is a popular destination for retirees in the UK, Germany and France, as well as many other European nations. But according to a recent study, it’s also ranked among the top five countries for American retirees.  Global Intelligence Unit conducted the study. They compared variables including weather, taxes and acceptance of migrants. Spain was ranked first on the index, …

According to a new study, brits are increasingly shunning Spain for other European destinations after months of antitourism demonstrations and tightening of regulations. One Sure Insurance’s analysis shows that Amsterdam has overtaken Spain in the UK as the top holiday destination. British tourists search for 42,000 flights per month to the Dutch capital. The dramatic change comes after mass protests …

New proposals could change the way Europeans travel around the continent. Unveiled by Copenhagen-based think tank 21st Europe, Starline is a visionary plan to connect 39 cities in Europe with a vast high-speed rail network – one that runs with the simplicity and regularity of a metro system. With a network of 22,000 kilometres and trains that travel at speeds …