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Schengen visa denied: Visa refusal at the counter. Don’t panic—many refusals can be overturned on appeal with the right papers. Credit: AnnaStills / Shutterstock When you opened the email, your heart sank. Visa refused. Breathe. In most cases, this isn’t a brick wall – it’s a detour. There are many travellers who have overturned refusals, or succeeded on a quick …

ANDALUCIA has broken records this summer, despite the fact that prices have reached historic highs and inflation is a serious problem. Hotels along the coast are seeing 85% occupancy. Tourists aren’t planning months in advance – they’re booking just days before their holidays begin. Gaspar Saez, director at Barceo Hotel Group, which runs 25 hotels in Andalucia, says last-minute trends …

There is a small part of Spain that is soon to become a Scottish paradise. Teba in Malaga is preparing to celebrate Douglas’ Days, 2025. The festival will take place from Thursday, Aug. 21 through Sunday, Aug. 24. It will transform the sleepy streets of the town into a celebration of Scottish pride, history and culture. There will be bagpipes …

Amid the worst wildfires in Spain’s history and an unrelenting heatwave in which temperatures in the country’s interior are predicted to reach 45ºC, Pedro Sánchez, prime minister, has decided to cut short his summer holiday, activate the army and request help from neighbouring nations. Wildfires in multiple regions have burned almost 120,000 acres. Four people, including a firefighter, died, after …

A Spanish influencer couple’s dream trip to Puerto Rico descended into chaos after they blindly trusted ChatGPT for travel advice – and ended up stranded at the airport. Viral TikTok Mery Caldass, who has over 6.1 millions views on the clip, is seen weeping while Alejandro Cid, her partner, tries to comfort her. Caldass wept, when asked if they required …

Dilip Kuner & Jon Clarke There is no place in Spain quite like Sotogrande during the summer. It is the preferred destination for those who are discreetly rich and famous. Even the most privileged visitors, such as those from Marbella and Ibiza, are amazed at the differences. Ben Bateman has lived in the resort for most of his life. He …

The British cruise ship Arvia, which is owned by British company Arvia, docked today in Cadiz with 6,367 people on board as it’s final port of call before returning back to Southampton. The vessel will arrive at 8am, departing at 5pm. This gives thousands of British tourists nine hours to explore historic centres, local markets, and cultural attractions. Cadiz is …

The latest wave of airport strike action is expected to disrupt the major Spanish holiday destinations in August. It will affect thousands of Brits, North Europeans and others who have booked holidays in Spain. The strike will affect five major Spanish airports, where ground handling employees plan to walk out strategically timed with the busiest travel weekend of the year. …

He returned from Ibiza, where he had a girlfriend crisis and a haircut so bad it could revive feudalism. His title was “Final Boss” of the island. This is the short version. The long, spectacular one? In Ibiza, there are many ways to establish yourself. Most of the time, it involves poor decisions, expensive cocktail and regrettable tattoos. But mister …

The hotel industry in SPAIN has condemned an EU plan that will triple the price of travel permits for non EU visitors. They warn it will have a negative impact on British tourism. The European Commission wants to raise the fee for the new ETIAS travel authorisation from €7 to €20 per person before the scheme has even begun. Due …