Tag Archives: Tourism

SPAIN has become the second most visited country in the world – nearing 100 million visitors in 2025, according to new figures. Ranking behind only France and ahead of destinations such as the United States and Italy, Spain welcomed a record 97 million foreign visitors in 2025 – setting a new benchmark for the second year in a row. This …

You know the Costas as well as the back of your hands? You have ticked the top Spanish cities to visit, from Valencia to Seville. You’ve done your best to eat your way around San Sebastian, and you’ve toured the Ribiera vineyards. But there’s still a lot of Spain left to explore. Fiona Govan reveals her favourite places to visit, …

NEARLY one in 5 travellers to Spain got here from the UK final month, new knowledge has proven, because the nation continues to consolidate as one in every of Europe’s foremost vacationer magnets. A whopping 1.3 million Brits flew into Spain in November alone, in keeping with knowledge from the Ministry of Business and Tourism, making up 18% of all …

Wednesday, 4th June 2025 at 18:11 Inland tourism in Malaga will showcase its diversity and strength at Hacienda Los Conejitos in Álora on 14 and 15 June, during the first edition of the Malaga Inland Tourism Fair. The event is organised by Turismo Interior de Málaga and Triángulo Activo Caminito del Rey, and will bring together more than 50 inland …

More than 7 million passengers have passed through Malaga Airport in the first 4 months of this year. 7177 616 passengers travelled through the airport. This is 7.4% more than the same period in last year.  READ MORE UK passengers make up a third of record April figures at Costa Blanca airport – Olive Press News Spain 716 1 072 …

Andalucia’s tourism sector has experienced a major upswing in recent months. Employment increased by 50%, which could signal a record-breaking summer.  This growth underscores the region’s increasing reliance on tourism to drive its economy. Andalucía led Spain in tourism-related employment growth in January 2025, adding 13,671 new jobs – a 4.8% increase compared to the previous year.  READ MORE GUIRI …

THE small coastal town of Chipiona in the province of Cadiz has been crowned the ‘happiest town in Spain’ for 2025, according to a new national survey carried out by YouGov for sugar producer Azucarera. Surpassing dozens of other charming towns across the country, Chipiona took the top spot thanks to its ‘people, climate and philosophy of life,’ the report …

DOZENS of modern, automated public toilets are being installed along Marbella’s seafront promenade in time for the summer season, as part of a €1.2 million investment aimed at improving facilities for both residents and tourists. The Marbella town hall has confirmed the installation of 40 new toilet modules by high season. These will replace older facilities, and add nine units …

AS many Europeans shiver through another wet and windy spring, more and more tourists are trading drizzle for dazzling sun – and the Spanish city of Valencia is topping the travel wish list. Annie Bennett is a British travel specialist who has praised Valencia’s capital for its authentic Mediterranean charm, affordable prices and vibrant culinary scene. Bennett, a travel specialist …

The SEVILLA authorities approved the development Lagoon City, a groundbreaking project. A ‘Caribbean-esque’ resort, centred on a crystal-clear lagoon with artificial white sand beaches will be built in Bormujos, only seven kilometres from Sevilla city. Around the lagoon will be a luxury 200-room hotel, three towers of aparthotels, a conference center, restaurants from around the world, a rooftop bar and …