SPANISH NEWS

UV protection in Spain: Top 10 suncreens according to consumer expertsThe Organisation of Consumers and Users (OCU) recommends a minimum of 15 SPF in Spain We’re all tempted to rush out into the sun to lap up the glorious sunshine and top up our tans in Spain. But the reality is that whilst we may boast gloriously..

How to get through airport security as quickly as possible for freeFast-track your way through the airport on your next trip to Spain with a travel expert’s top tips Just when it seems like most of the travel drama caused by Covid is behind us, with Spain scrapping their lengthy passenger locator forms for.. 23/05/2022

Unvaccinated tourists can now enter Spain with just a negative testSpain has removed its requirement for Brits, Americans and other non-EU visitors to be vaccinated As of May 21, Spain has finally changed its rules to allow entry to travellers from outside the European Union who have not been vaccinated against Covid.. 23/05/2022

Get paid 2,000 euros a month to stay in 5-star luxury: hotel on the Spanish Costa de la Luz advertises dream jobOne lucky person will be chosen to spend two months on an all-expenses-paid stay in the 5-star Tui Blue Isla Cristina hotel, and get paid for it! The five-star Tui Blue Isla Cristina hotel, on the coast of Huelva, Spain has, for the second year in.. 20/05/2022

Ryanair unions threaten strike action in SpainSeven cabin crew unions in Spain and Europe will strike if working conditions aren’t improved Seven trade unions representing Ryanair cabin crew, including the Spanish USO and SITCPLA, have threatened a Europe-wide strike this summer if there.. 20/05/2022

What is the tourist tax, how much is it and where in Spain do you have to pay it?Tourist taxes are becoming more common in cities around the world, meaning holidaymakers having to pay extra for hotel rooms The tourist tax is a surcharge that, in the last few years before the Covid-19 pandemic, became popular in several cities that..

Spain lifts Covid checks at borders with FranceTravellers will no longer have to present a Covid passport or negative test to pass over land into Spain In another move towards restoring free travel within the EU, the Spanish Ministry of Health has announced that, from Thursday May 19, it will.. 19/05/2022

Spanish crackdown on illegal holiday lets could jeopardise holidaymakersInspectors are shutting down unlicensed holiday accommodation across Mallorca, Spain With Spain heading for a scorcher this weekend and temperatures soaring higher than any May in the previous 20 years, thousands of Britons will be turning their minds.. 19/05/2022

Spain to allow unvaccinated British tourists within a matter of daysThe Ministry of Tourism in Spain plans to scrap the Covid passport requirement for unvaccinated third country visitors In a surprise move by the ever-cautious Spanish government, the Minister of Tourism, Reyes Maroto, announced on Thursday May 19.. 19/05/2022

Balearic Islands fear dangerous balconing fad is on the reboundA study shows that UK tourists are the most likely to try balconing in Spain With the summer season not even begun, the popular tourist destination of the Balearic Islands has already suffered two tragedies, both of which occurred on the same day:.. 18/05/2022

Cover up: Tourists in Spain warned of fines for going toplessMany areas of Spain ban bikinis on the street and the authorities won’t hesitate to dole out hefty fines The summer is well on its way and as temperatures heat up, thousands of tourists from the UK and the rest of Europe are preparing to pack.. 18/05/2022

British tourist arrested for alleged rape of 16-year-old on Spanish Island of MallorcaBoth teenagers were holidaying at the Mallorca hotel where the alleged assault took place A 16-year-old British boy has been arrested by the Guardia Civil in Manacor for the attempted rape of a British girl of the same age at a hotel in the Sa Coma.. 18/05/2022

Spain unlikely to ditch Covid passports despite European Commission go-aheadGreece has become the first country to ditch Covid passports but Spain is unlikely to follow suit On May 1, Greece became the first EU country to stop requiring Covid passports for travellers arriving by ferry or plane after the European Commission.. 17/05/2022

Tourists in Spain warned of highway pirate scamScammers have been known to orchestrate crashes with unwitting rental car drivers in Spain Spain is undoubtedly one of the most popular destinations for Irish and UK holidaymakers and with summer fast approaching, thousands of people are making plans.. 17/05/2022

Ryanair warns of flight price hikes to Spain this summerThe airline boss reports a huge surge in demand to Spanish and European beach destinations Sun-seekers may need to get booking their holidays early this year as Irish airline Ryanair has warned that summer flights are likely to rise by a “high.. 17/05/2022

Cliff-diving tourist who died on Spanish island revealed as former Dutch footballerVitesse player Mourad Lamrabatte plunged to his death from a cliff in Spain’s Mallorca The Dutch tourist who tragically lost his life after trying to perform a daredevil cliff jump stunt on the Malgrats Islands in Mallorca on Thursday May 12.. 17/05/2022

Animal group urges Renfe to allow larger dogs on Spanish trainsDogs weighing more than 10 kilos are not allowed to travel on trains in Spain The good weather has finally arrived and looks set to stay, and as a result many people living in Spain are planning mini-breaks and weekends away. With around 7 million.. 16/05/2022

Jet2 launches summer sale with cut-price flights to SpainHolidaymakers can save 10% on flights from the UK to Spain The weather is heating up in Spain and millions of Brits are expected to jet off to the sunny coasts this year for a summer break. Those looking to bag a bargain will be pleased to hear that.. 16/05/2022

UK Foreign Office updates passport advice for travel to Spain and EUPassports can be a maximum of 10-years-old and must be valid for at least 3 months for entry to Spain Stricter passport regulations have been in place for UK citizens travelling to Spain and the rest of the EU since Brexit but in recent months confusion.. 16/05/2022

Spain extends Covid entry restrictions on unvaccinated third country and UK travellersUnvaccinated travellers from non-EU countries will not be allowed to enter Spain for tourism purposes until at least June 15 The Spanish Ministry of Interior has extended its current Covid-19 restrictions for third country nationals for another month.. 16/05/2022