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Airport workers have reacted to claims that they are responsible for the waves of cancellations and delays that have brought summer travel in Europe to a standstill. Instead, in an scathing, new report, the airlines were accused of pushing the system beyond its limits by trying to run with skeleton personnel and constant cutting corners. The European Transport Workers’ Federation …

IF you’re heading to Malaga this summer, pack more than just sunscreen – you’re going to need a new mindset. The southern Spanish city has rolled out a set of new ‘rules’ for tourists, and they’re not your average travel tips. Aiming to curb disruptive behaviour, Malaga’s ‘Improve Your Stay’ campaign has just launched a 10-point list of dos and …

A TINY Balearic village with just 205 residents is being swamped by over 55,000 foreign tourists each summer – making it one of the most overwhelmed destinations in Spain. According to new statistics from Spain’s National Statistics Institute, Escorca, Mallorca, has 272 tourists for every local resident during peak season. One in five of these tourists is Italian. The mobile …

Ibiza? Forget it. Marbella? Not even close. Early 2000s, Spain was experiencing a resurgence of violence. Marina d’Or Spain’s true holiday obsession is the beach. A resort town has been created on the coast near Castellon, with over 12,000 apartment built between 2000-2007. Thousands of Spanish families visited the area to enjoy sun and fun, according OK Diario. Ads that …

Paros Island, the most beautiful island in the world for 2025. Credit: Shutterstock, Aerial Motion What comes to mind when you think of the most beautiful island on earth? What comes to mind when you think of the Caribbean? Remote Pacific escapes like Bora-Bora? You’ll have to look closer to home this year. In a surprise twist, Paros—a sun-kissed Greek …

Spanish health officials have confirmed that British tourists entering Spain don’t need private medical insurance. The clarification comes after days of confusion online and on social media, with some reports claiming that travellers without insurance could face fines of up to €6,900 at the border. According to a spokesperson of the Spanish Ministry of Health, there is no law that …

Torre Pacheco is now on edge due to a wave unprecedented violence. Torre Pacheco in Murcia, a town of about 40,000 people, was the scene of escalating tensions over the weekend between the locals and youths of North African descent. Local media reported that far-right groups were also involved in the clashes and raiding the town to search for North …

Tourists gather for a flamenco show in Seville’s Plaza de España.Credit: imren tutuncu from Pexels via Canva.com Even valid euros are not always accepted by tourists arriving in Spain during the summer of 2025. The issue isn’t due to counterfeits or scams, but about genuine €50 notes being rejected after coming into contact with the security ink, which is usually …

Spain’s AEMET warns that flash floods, hail, and travel disruptions will be occurring in tourist areas like Catalonia and Aragon this week.

Spain will increase airport fees in March 2026, which is expected to raise ticket prices. Credit: RossHelen via Canva.com The airport is the latest to be affected. First it was baggage, then it was seat choice, and now it’s even the airport itself. From March 1 2026, Spain’s airport operator Aena will raise passenger charges by 6.5% — its most …