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Barcelona looks calm — but locals are fighting back against rising theft. Credit: JackF via Canva. Tourists are swarming La Rambla, armed with selfie sticks, ice creams and untied backpacks. Somewhere nearby, a pickpocket slips their hand into an unlocked backpack. Barcelona has had the unfortunate reputation of being Europe’s pickpocket capitol for years. In recent months, thefts have reportedly …

Train travel across Europe is scenic, stress-free — and surprisingly affordable if you book smart. Credit: HotPhotoPie by Getty Images Pro As summer approaches and plans for travel are being made, Europe’s rails will become crowded and costly. However, here’s the good news, according to Björn Bender, CEO of Rail Europe: you can still snag bargain tickets across the continent …

Most travellers follow the rules — but some are slipping through without a ticket. Credit: Joshua Woroniecki via Canva Pro No ticket? No problem. The scene sounds like it could be the beginning of a badly written heist flick: someone walks past airport staff pretending to scan the boarding passes, then slips by the flight bound for sunny Spain with …

On Tuesday, the president of Canary Islands spoke in regional parliament to defend the island’s tourism policy. He said: “We do not have a free bar.” Fernando Clavijo is the leader of Canarian Coalition (a centre-right nationalist coalition) and he insists that while his government welcomes tourism, it will not allow an uncontrolled number of tourists to enter the country …

We all want sunshine, golden sand, and to get more value for our money. So, you’re nearing retirement and looking for a worry-free place where 100 euros go further than in Europe? You might just find it in South America. More and more expatriates, including Spaniards and Britons, are choosing to cross the ocean so their money can stretch further …

ir Europa’s MAX 8 takes flight — a new era begins at Alicante-Elche Airport. Credit: Shoval Zonnis via Pexels A new symbol taxi will be displayed at Alicante-Elche Airport on the tarmac between June 3rd & 4th 2025. It’s just another plane for most people, but it represents a progressive change in the future of Spain’s aviation. AirEuropa will debut …

BUILT high above a yawning gorge in the sunbaked mountains of Málaga province, Ronda doesn’t so much sit in the landscape as command it. Hemmed in by sheer cliffs and ringed by whispering olive groves, it’s a place of poetry and peril — the kind of town that feels suspended in time, hanging between heaven and earth. The Spanish like …

SPAIN’S national railway operator Renfe has announced new discounted fares for summer travel, with some journeys available from as little as €9 on its budget Avlo service and from €15 on high-speed AVE trains. It is important to note that the word “you” means “you”. ‘Superprecios’ (Super Prices) campaign Covers travel on AVE, AVE Internacional and Avlo services between 16th …

GRANADA prepares to experience something truly special with the launch Degusta Fest – a brand-new festival that brings together two of life’s greatest pleasures: world-class live music and haute cuisine, all within a welcoming, vibrant atmosphere. The event will take place at the Fermasa Venue in the city Granada. The festival features a stellar musical lineup that is sure to …

The big festivals are great. They are. Sevilla at the first night April Fair. Portada is lit up for the first time; Malaga during Holy Week, when the soldiers of La Legion carry the Crucifix – these moments are unforgettable. But if you want to see the true soul of Andalucia, travel to the smaller, more homely festivals – the …