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The number of visitors and spending by tourists in the South of Spain reached its highest level ever for March. According to the Spanish National Statistics Institute In March 2025, 1,055,017 foreign tourists arrived in the area. This is 10.2% more than in the same period last year.  They spent €1.5 billion euros, 9.5% more than March 2024, making 2025’s …

The Minister of Transport has selected the team that will conduct the Costa del Sol Train Viability Study.  The report will come from the engineering and consultancy firm UTE WSP Spain – Apia SAU.  It will cost €991,911 and take around 18 months, set to be completed by November next year.  As reported by Diario Sur a preliminary report will …

ANTI-tourism protestors are warning tourists of ‘unprecedented mobilisation’ planned this summer in major Spanish tourist destinations.  The Southern European Network Against Touristification, (SET), has confirmed plans to coordinate protests in Canary Islands Mallorca and Barcelona. They will take to the streets on June 15 though Barcelona protestor Daniel Pardo, claims there is no ‘one set strategy’ for the event.  While …

SPAIN is home to more than 200 railway stations and 15,000 kilometres (or more) of rail network. The terminals themselves are true architectural works of arts.  The charm of travelling by train is not only the landscapes you will see, but also the stations. They can be beautiful works of architecture. Some of them are still in use, while others …

To get quality sleep, you need more than a comfortable bed and less coffee. According to experts, factors such as noise, air quality and the presence of nearby coffee shops can all have an impact on our ability to sleep. Mental Health Platform has released a new study. Unobravo A study has ranked thirty Spanish cities according to how well …

May’s long ‘puente,’ thanks to Labour Day being on a Thursday, is approaching. In Madrid and Tenerife, local celebrations on May 2 continue the May 1 bank holiday. Many people in Spain plan mini-getaways for the weekend, or just enjoy a rare 4-day break. It is important to check which businesses and services will be open before leaving. Which supermarkets will …

GTA 6 hype on hold – Rockstar delays the release of Grand Theft Auto VI to May 2026, frustrating fans who were ready to play on next-gen consoles. Credit : Rokas Tenys, Shutterstock The long wait is over Grand Theft Auto VI Just got longer. Rockstar Games officially announced that the highly anticipated sequel would now be released in 2026. …

Before you embark on your next adventure, familiarize yourself with the rules of camping and road safety. Image: JGA/Shutterstock| Photo: JGA / Shutterstock Spain has seen a dramatic increase in camping trips by individuals and families in motorhomes or vans.  Travelers who want to be in touch with nature rather than crowds and trendy locations are increasingly choosing this style …

BRITISH holidaymakers are being urged to ditch Spain and discover Poland’s best-kept secret – the stunning Hel Peninsula, now being hyped as the ‘Maldives of Europe’. Travel experts in the UK and tabloids praise this Baltic beauty with its 21-miles of golden sand, crystal clear waters, and vast pine forests. Hel Peninsula is a short distance from Gdansk and has …

Two retirees plan a world tour to find the perfect place to retire. There are many contenders but which country will be the winner? The World’s Best Places to Retire in 2025 Revealed – and No, You Don’t Need to Be a Millionaire! Credit: TORWAISTUDIO / Shutterstock Hold onto your piña coladas and pack that sun hat—because the 2025 Annual …