MALLORCA may follow Ibiza and implement a cap on the number of rental cars or air passengers arriving ahead of summer.  The local council are reportedly ‘rigorously’ analysing measures to curb the island’s growing tourism problems.  In the coming week, the Balearic Parliament is expected to review the proposals. The announcement comes after Balearic Vice President Antoni Cost confirmed that …

The number of visitors and spending by tourists in the South of Spain reached its highest level ever for March. According to the Spanish National Statistics Institute In March 2025, 1,055,017 foreign tourists arrived in the area. This is 10.2% more than in the same period last year.  They spent €1.5 billion euros, 9.5% more than March 2024, making 2025’s …

The Minister of Transport has selected the team that will conduct the Costa del Sol Train Viability Study.  The report will come from the engineering and consultancy firm UTE WSP Spain – Apia SAU.  It will cost €991,911 and take around 18 months, set to be completed by November next year.  As reported by Diario Sur a preliminary report will …

ANTI-tourism protestors are warning tourists of ‘unprecedented mobilisation’ planned this summer in major Spanish tourist destinations.  The Southern European Network Against Touristification, (SET), has confirmed plans to coordinate protests in Canary Islands Mallorca and Barcelona. They will take to the streets on June 15 though Barcelona protestor Daniel Pardo, claims there is no ‘one set strategy’ for the event.  While …

SPAIN is home to more than 200 railway stations and 15,000 kilometres (or more) of rail network. The terminals themselves are true architectural works of arts.  The charm of travelling by train is not only the landscapes you will see, but also the stations. They can be beautiful works of architecture. Some of them are still in use, while others …

BRITISH holidaymakers are being urged to ditch Spain and discover Poland’s best-kept secret – the stunning Hel Peninsula, now being hyped as the ‘Maldives of Europe’. Travel experts in the UK and tabloids praise this Baltic beauty with its 21-miles of golden sand, crystal clear waters, and vast pine forests. Hel Peninsula is a short distance from Gdansk and has …

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 …