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BRITISH residents of Malaga and Alicante provinces are being warned to swap their paper Green Certificates with the biometric TIE cards before October, or they risk being denied entry into Spain after holiday. The British Embassy in Spain has launched a targeted campaign after official data from the Spanish Ministry for Inclusion revealed that these two provinces – home to …

New figures reveal that BRITS are avoiding Spain’s major tourist islands.  Tenerife’s tourism industry is alarming after bookings by British tourists dropped 8% in 2025’s first trimester. Santiago Sese President of Tenerife’s 2025 Economic Bulletin announced the worrying trend.  READ MORE: British visitors to Spain represented one fifth of all tourists in April, as the tourism boom continues Winter Sun: …

The United Kingdom continues its dominance in the tourism boom.  In April 2025, Brits will make up 21.1% (or around 2 million) of all tourists visiting Spain. This 8.4% growth compared with the same period last year cements Spain’s popularity in Britain.  Canary Islands (26.1%), Balearic Islands (15.6%), Andalucia (16.6%), and Valencia (16.4%) are the top destinations for UK tourists.  …

BILBAO : Nervion River My phone rang as I sat down at the computer for my first day working on a local paper. A message appeared titled “British Council Language Teaching Assistant placement”. The email was one I had been waiting for months, to learn which school I would be working at during my Erasmus university year abroad and where …

The UK has issued a new travel alert that leaves many people unsure of whether they should take the train or leave it behind. Credit: Canva Do you plan to travel to Europe during the summer months? If you’re planning to fly to Europe this summer, think twice. The UK Foreign Office recently updated its travel advice on the four …

By Alfredo Clarke From Monday onwards, tens-of-thousands of English football fans are expected to descend upon the Spanish city Bilbao during the Europa League final. Up to 100,000 Tottenham and Manchester United supporters are expected to arrive in the Basque capital for their largest game in many years. The game is expected to attract around 40,000 ticketless fans, who will …

BRITS who are planning a summer holiday in Spain should double check their passport validity. This will help them avoid being refused entry at the border. Since the UK officially left the European Union, British passport holders are now considered ‘third-country nationals’ under EU and Schengen rules.  This is especially true for popular tourist destinations such as Mallorca and Costa …

You are planning a trip to Spain? Expect long queues, confusion and surprise charges. Credit: Canva It is like trying to escape from an exciting escape game when you book a flight! You have Ryanair which charges extra and Vueling which has an additional luggage fee. The story continues with Spain changing the skies and not making headlines. The reasons …

These months are proving tough for allergy sufferers across southern Spain — and for tourists planning their holidays in the country.

It looks like the Caribbean. Spain’s hidden jewel beach cracks the top 50 beaches in the world – but it’s not what you expect! Credit: lunamarina, Shutterstock A ‘secret’ Spanish beach is becoming one of the world’s most exclusive hideaways for holidaymakers looking for white sand, crystal clear waters, and peace. This beach, located on a secret Spanish island, has …