ANDALUCIA TRAVEL & TOURISM

EU bans common item from checked-in luggageIf you’re flying to Spain soon, you’ll need to carry this handy device on board When getting ready for a flight to or from Spain, or indeed within the country, one of the key considerations is what kind of luggage to bring. Most budget.. 28/05/2025

Renfe slashes train prices across Spain, but the super sale ends soonThe ‘Superprecios’ sale offers rail travel throughout Spain for as little as €9 Spain’s main rail company Renfe is back with its enormously popular ‘Superprecios’ mega sale to get your summer of travel off to a great.. 27/05/2025

Ouigo adds more summer trains between Madrid and MálagaBetween June and September, Ouigo will run 8 daily trains from the Costa del Sol Low-cost rail operator Ouigo has just released the exciting news that it’s adding more options for summer travel between Madrid and Málaga. From June 30.. 26/05/2025

No truth to claims that 16 countries warn against travel to SpainA fake report is circulating that the UK, United States and other governments are advising against Spanish holidays In the last few days, messages have begun circulating on social media claiming that 16 countries, including the UK, the United States.. 26/05/2025

Spain orders Airbnb to block more than 65,000 illegal short-term lets advertised on its appThe illegal holiday homes were advertised in tourist hotspots across Spain, including Andalucía, the Balearic Islands and the Valencian Community Spain is following through with its threat to get much tougher on unregistered rental properties and..

Uncertainty remains over e-gate use for British travellers to the EUNew digital border system offers hope for shorter queues, but not in time for this summer   British holidaymakers hoping to breeze through EU airport queues using e-gates this summer may be disappointed. Despite progress in negotiations between.. 21/05/2025

Court ruling could end cheap Ryanair flights to Spain, warns expertBudget airlines may be forced to include cabin bags in ticket prices, raising fares for UK travellers A recent court ruling in Spain has dealt a blow to Ryanair’s baggage fee policy, but it could spell the end of ultra-low-cost flights for many.. 21/05/2025

Ryanair to raise flight prices after profits slumpThe budget airline has already axed 12 routes in Spain for 2025 Low-cost airline Ryanair has announced that it will raise its flight prices after 12 months of lower fares that saw its profits fall 16% in its last fiscal year, which ended March 31... 20/05/2025

Málaga Airport sees record growth thanks to growing demand from BritainAn incredible 575,999 passengers travelled between Málaga and the UK in April alone Málaga Costa del Sol Airport continues to shine as one of southern Europe’s busiest and most popular aerodromes, welcoming more than 7.1 million.. 16/05/2025

Cruise boom in Seville brings wave of high-end tourismLuxury travellers over 50 are driving a major revival in river cruise tourism along the Guadalquivir   Cruise tourism in Seville is making a strong comeback, with both ship visits and passenger numbers steadily climbing back towards pre-pandemic.. 13/05/2025

Spain's happiest town? This sunny spot in Cádiz has just claimed the titleChipiona has come out on top in a national study thanks to its great weather, lovely locals and laid-back lifestyle   If you’ve ever visited Chipiona, you probably won’t be too surprised by this news. This cheerful little town on the.. 12/05/2025

Spain's beach showers could be drying up for good... and not everyone mindsThis water saving measure introduced with drought restrictions may become the new normal for Spain Playa del Cable, Marbella All the recent rain may have relieved the drought problems across much of Spain, but the ever-increasing regularity.. 12/05/2025

Another day of rail chaos as Madrid-Seville train grinds to a haltPassengers left stranded again as technical fault hits AVE line and delays snowball across southern Spain   A week after the cable thefts that brought high speed services to a standstill, travellers between Madrid and Seville faced yet more frustration.. 12/05/2025

Less than two weeks to go until the launch of Airport Buses: All the details you need to knowAirport Buses is set to launch its full transfer service to and from Murcia International Airport, a convenient, comfortable and customer-focused travel option for passengers The countdown is on for the much-anticipated launch of Airport Buses, a.. 10/05/2025

National Geographic's best beaches in Spain for 2025 include one in MurciaThe prestigious magazine has selected 25 of the country’s finest coastal hideways, as well as compiling individual lists for various autonomous regions, including Murcia The summer is almost upon us and as the weather heats up, many of us.. 09/05/2025

This is where a brand-new dog-friendly beach has opened in AlmeríaThe move is a step towards inclusivity with a dedicated pet area in an area of Almería that has never had one before Mojácar Town Council has formally inaugurated its first beach area specifically designated for dogs, making the long.. 07/05/2025

High-speed rail derails: AVE between Murcia and Almería delayed beyond 2026Experts have confirmed that no concrete end date can be set as the major engineering works remain a long way from finished The long-awaited arrival of high-speed rail to Almería has hit another setback, as experts confirm that the AVE line.. 25/04/2025

Free train and bus passes in Spain: Everything you need to know about season ticketsRegular travellers across Spain can now apply for free multi-trip tickets for travel in May and June Spain’s Ministry of Transport is once again rolling out free train and coach passes for frequent travellers and there’s even more good news..

EU's new €7 ETIAS travel authorisation delayed until 2027People from the UK will have to obtain authorisation before travelling to Spain The launch of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) has been delayed once again, with the European Union announcing that it will not be introduced.. 17/03/2025

TUI axes UK-Spain route amid wider summer 2025 flight cutsThe airline has cut one of its flight routes from Almería Airport, which has seen expanded easyJet services instead TUI Airways has announced significant changes to its summer 2025 schedule, cutting several routes, including flights from Manchester.. 12/03/2025