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The real seats — for now, at least. Credit: Canva Ryanair has clarified that it will not install standing seats in its aircraft. It’s true, the rumour is still circulating. Aviointeriors – the company behind the “Skyrider”, a viral design of a seat – has denied and confirmed the rumour. However, it continues to circulate, just as the airline which …

From Friday, May 30, to Sunday, June 1, Ronda will be awash with musical and artistic events as well as live theatre and children’s entertainment in celebration of the “Ronda Romántica 2025″. This new festival, which has been running for a decade, pays tribute to Ronda’s past. It is particularly proud of its importance during the “romantic age” (1800-1830). The …

The story of this Spanish woman is certainly one of their most strangest. The tartan army invades the beautiful town of Teba in the third week of each August (east of Ronda and ten miles north from Ardales). The “Douglas Days”, as its name implies, is a festival that involves Scotland’s Clan Douglas in a big way. What is the …

The annual Manzanilla Fair will be held in Andalucia’s Sanlúcar de Barrameda from Tuesday May 27 to Sunday June 1, 2025. So now the twin questions arise, what is Sanlúcar, and what is manzanilla? You’re lucky if you know. This is a new experience for you. Sanlúcar de Barrameda is a pretty town which stands on the estuary of the …

When it comes into force in October, the new digital entry systems of the European Union could cause unwelcome delays and headaches for non EU travellers. This is the warning from the Costa del Sol’s hotel association, who fear poor planning could hurt the region by affecting Brits, Americans and Canadians – who make up a third of all tourists …

The truth is revealed when the grid goes black. Credit: Canva On April 28, 2025, the lights went out across Spain and Portugal; at the time, it was called the historic blackout—the most significant failure of its kind in a developed country in decades. According to “The Telegraph”, the blackout could have been an experiment. It was not a freak …

According to a recent Which? study.  Consumer association analyses European Commission dataThe island will have over 51 million overnights in 2023.  There are 966,000 people in the city. Which? claims the data shows ‘just how overrun with tourists’ Mallorca has become.  Paris, on the other hand, is in second place with 44 million overnights compared to only 2.1 residents.  READ …

Skyrider 2.0 standing-only saddle seats are ready to debut in 2026 on Europe’s Low-Cost Airlines. Credit: x @williamlegate If you’ve ever grumbled about sky-high air fares, get ready for a whole new level of frugality—plus a bit of leg work. Skyrider, the half-standing saddle-style seat, promises to offer ticket prices that are rock bottom. Does this sound crazy? You’re certainly …

As Spain’s grip on UK tourism starts to wane, BRITS are heading to other Mediterranean destinations. A new competitor is emerging on the Spanish market to compete with British tourists.  In 2024, Turkey will reach a historical milestone when 62 millions tourists flood the country.  Read more: The tourism industry in Spain is facing concerns as Brits abandon holiday islands …

Locals will be aware if you break an unspoken rule. Credit: Canva You came for sun, tapas and sangria. It’s possible that a local will give you a side eye and feel like you’ve broken something. It’s not a rule, and even worse, it’s an unspoken one. Spain is warm and welcoming, but like any culture that has a complex …