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Malaga Airport is preparing for a number of changes for Costa del Sol visitors, including more UK flights and faster passport controls. A larger terminal will also be built.. Malaga Airport is set for a massive €1.5 billion expansion that will almost double the size of its main terminal and increase capacity to 36 million passengers a year. The upgrade …

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The Home Office warns that dual British citizens could be refused entry into the UK if they do not have their British passports next week. A change in border controls from February 25 means they must show their UK passport or pay €634 (£589) for a ‘certificate of entitlement’ attached to their second nationality.  They will not be allowed to …

THE Costa del Sol has lost out on over €100 million in tourist revenue as a result of the ongoing shutdown of the Madrid–According to local officials, the Malaga high-speed railway line is being built. Two high-speed trains crashed in Adamuz in Cordoba on 18 January in Spain’s worst rail accident since 80 deaths in Santiago de Compostela, in 2013. …

Spain’s DGT is planning to implement new overtaking laws in 2026. These rules could change the way drivers pass vehicles both on motorways as well as conventional roads. Credit : Julian Maldonado, Shutterstock The Spanish traffic authority, the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico), is preparing two significant changes to overtaking rules that are expected to be approved during 2026 through …

Andalucia’s metro system has exceeded 60 million passengers for the first ever in one year. The metro networks of Sevilla, Málaga and Granada, all managed by the regional government of Andalusia, reached record-breaking usage figures in 2025, reflecting a growing reliance on metropolitan rail. The three metros have never been so heavily used since they were launched in 2009 (Sevilla), …

THE days of rogue holiday landlords flying under the radar in Andalucia may be numbered as a new elite ‘digital snoop force’ begins operations. Authorities have warned there is ‘nowhere left to hide’ as the Junta deploys a specialised police unit dubbed the ‘Titan Group’ charged specifically with hunting down illegal tourist lets. Instead of just knocking on doors, Titan …

RAILWAY strikes have left Malaga commuters stranded on the Cercanias network for a third day in a row, disrupting rush hour travel. Renfe’s local commuter lines, including C-1 (Malaga–Fuengirola) and C-2 (Malaga–Alora), will be hit hardest today, with around 60 out of 130 scheduled trains operating. The remaining services are cancelled. This will leave thousands of passengers scrambling to find …

IT has been a tough few weeks, however Spain’s beleaguered rail trade lastly has one thing to cheer about. Saudi Arabia has struck a multi-billion-euro deal to buy 20 new high-speed trains from Spanish locomotive producer Talgo, the corporate introduced on Sunday. In a press release, Talgo stated the settlement additionally covers upkeep for the trains and would add €1.33 …

EasyJet’s boss has criticised EU proposals that would give passengers free additional cabin baggage. He warned the move could increase fares for travelers in Spain and throughout Europe and lead to widespread delays. The airline’s chief executive Kenton Jarvis said the plan was a ‘lunatic idea’, adding that politicians did not understand how aircraft cabins actually work. Last week the …