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A motorhome journeys through Spain’s beautiful landscapes—knowing the rules ensures a hassle-free road trip. Credit : Maridav. Shutterstock Do you dream of driving the open road in Spain and enjoying a summer of freedom there? Motorhome and caravanning trips are the new adventure for couples, families and solo travellers. But do you know the rules that’ll keep your trip hassle-free …

Crete’s coast is where caves and crystal beaches meet. Credit: jarino47, Getty Images Pro Crete will make a statement by 2025. Greece’s largest Island has quietly become Europe’s top destination, and not just for sun-drenched vacations. Investors, digital nomads and sustainability leaders are also interested in Crete. Crete, while Santorini, Mykonos and other popular destinations are suffering from tourism fatigue, …

GIBRALTAR is celebrating a record-breaking April in terms of cruise ship visits, which has given its Spanish neighbors a boost. The Olive Press reported that the Rock had a record of 41 passenger liners stop over in the month, which was a 41% rise on the same period last year. Meanwhile, over in cruise ship favourite Cadiz, a total of …

Many victims of the 7Vuelos scam were left waiting for flights that never existed. Credit: wsfurlan from Getty Images Signature A week in New York, Flights and hotel included, all for the price of €800. 7Vuelos is an online agency that flooded social media in Spain. It was backed by flashy websites, influencer posts, and deals that looked too good …

Mallorca is zooming in on traffic — and tourists may be in the frame.Credit: MarioGuti from Getty Images Signature Mallorca’s car park is at capacity, and not with tourists. In 2023 alone 400,000 vehicles entered the port of Mallorca, doubling that number from 2017. In 2023, 400,000 vehicles arrived in the port of Mallorca. This is a doubled number since …

Ibiza’s quieter side? Yes, and ChatGPT wants you to see it.Credit: Michal Collection You can spend hours scrolling through travel blogs, arguing with your partner, or flipping a coin. There is another option, and that is to ask ChatGPT, which is precisely what was done. With summer just around the corner, ChatGPT was tasked with solving one of Spain’s toughest …

DRIVING the coast road west from Gibraltar, as the sun drifts toward Cadiz, there’s a moment – about an hour into the journey – when the land begins to rise gently inland. The white buildings on the distant hilltop look almost too pretty to be real. Vejer de la Frontera, one of Andalucia’s quiet jewels. On a sunny spring morning, …

Sun, sand… and 10,000 strangers. Credit: aluxum, Getty Images Signature Paris Syndrome was first, the shock that some tourists experienced when they discovered the City of Light to be loud, rushed or indifferent to the baguette dreams of their visitors. Spain is causing similar murmurs in 2025. Spain has broken records, and sometimes expectations. With 100 million tourists expected to …

Delays are boarding. Spain’s skies won’t be moving fast this summer. Credit: JESHOOTS-com pixabay Are you flying to the Mediterranean this summer? You might want to pack extra patience. Ryanair just warned that flight delays across Spain, Italy, and Greece could surge by 20% compared to last year. The low-cost airline reports that over 11,500 of its flights have already …

HOLIDAYMAKERS flying Ryanair this summer could face a travel nightmare, with the airline warning delays are set to skyrocket by ‘up to 20%’ – and it’s all down to what it calls a ‘shocking’ shortage of air traffic controllers across Europe. The Irish budget carrier has taken the unprecedented step of launching a ‘public campaign’ titled Air traffic Control Ruined …