Semana Santa crowds gather as the weather is uncertain across Spain Credit : Goodwin Mallorca, Shutterstock It’s April 1 and Spain has just stepped into spring – but if you’re expecting warm, settled Easter weather, you may want to rethink your plans. Jorge Rey’s forecast, which is known for accurately predicting the Filomena Snowstorm, indicates a cooler and wetter April …

HOLIDAYMAKERS planning to visit Spain this week will be able to breathe a big sigh of relieve after the strikes that threatened service disruptions and frustrating delays in airports throughout Spain were cancelled. Around 3,000 ground staff and baggage handlers from the Menzies group were set to launch industrial action on April 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 to coincide …

Last night, during Spain’s friendly match with Egypt, racist and antimuslim chants erupted in Barcelona. During the first half of the match, chants including “if you do not jump, you are a Muslim” erupted, especially as Egypt’s National Anthem was played. Spain’s Luis de la Fuente, the head coach of Spain, condemned this behavior. He called it “intolerable”, and said …