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According to a ranking, SPAIN is home to three of the 100 best cities for travelers in the world.  Madrid ranked second on the list of data analytics companies Euromonitor. Madrid is believed to have been chosen because of its cultural influence, economic strength and commitment towards safety.  Barcelona, which has many of the works by master architect Gaudi, was …

Local residents in Ibiza’s Cala d’Hort de Sant Josep have blocked access to famous views. Private landowners are making it difficult for tourists to access the Es Vedra viewpoint or the historic Torre de Savinar in order to reduce the number of tourists and protect the environment. They’ve strategically placed large boulders to obstruct unofficial parking areas and have erected …

The British press is warning travellers of possible increases in holiday costs of up to 2000%.  The Sun and Wales Online both reported that the holiday tax rates on certain Balearic Islands might increase dramatically in this summer. They claim cruise ship passengers could see overnight charges increased by 200% from €2 up to €6.  The new measures are part …

According to the Spanish Directorate General for Traffic (DGT), fatigue is a hidden road danger that accounts for 20-30% of all accidents. Fatigue reduces concentration, increasing the likelihood of a collision or driving off the road. It is a distraction that can lead to accidents or veering off the road. Generali ExpatriatesWe want you to be safe behind the wheels …

BRITISH tourists were left stranded at Bilbao Airport after Ryanair workers went home. A sick passenger forced Ryanair to divert their flight RK3209, which was scheduled to fly from Malaga to Manchester on Saturday night to Bilbao. The plane will usually land, hand the patient over to the medical staff and continue on its journey. READ MORE Fears for missing …

Inside the world’s No.1 airport: Harrods, Armani Restaurant, Tiffany & Co., Dior, even an Oreo Café Inside the world’s No. 1 airport Close-up of Dior shop in Hamad International Airport. Credit: Shutterstock, Sorbis The majority of airports are either forgotten or memorable for the wrong reasons. We can only hope for airports that are functional, crowded, designed for speed and …

A passenger opened the emergency exit on a flight to South America from Spain. Footage shared by X shows cabin staff wrestling with a male passenger as he attempts to repeatedly open the door. ? Impactante momento en el que un hombre intenta abrir la puerta de un avión en pleno vuelo de Madrid a Caracas, provocando el pánico a …

A MAJOR Spanish tourism destination will double its tax on tourists amid increasing tensions among locals and foreigners.  Catalan officials announced yesterday new legislation doubling the tourist tax in the region to fight mass tourism.  According to some reports it could rise to as much as €15 per night in Barcelona’s five-star hotels. Aerial view from Barcelona, Spain of the …

According to Portugal’s Infrastructure Minister, a high-speed rail will connect SPAIN and Portugal by 2032.  Vigo, a port city in Galicia, will be connected to the popular Portuguese destination Porto by a high-speed rail line.  Miguel Pinto Luz confirmed this plan at a Vigo event last week.  He said that both the Portuguese and Spanish governments are working to complete …

According to the hotel rates this year, these are Spain’s most affordable and most expensive destinations. The Spanish National Statistics Institute has calculated the most and least expensive hotels in Spain for 2025.  If you are looking for an affordable getaway, stay away from the Costa del Sol. Marbella has the most expensive hotels in the country.  Clocking in at …