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The 7 travel rules you have to know for the Easter holidays in Spain this yearThese are all the top things you need to be aware of before jetting off to Spain for the Easter break Thousands of tourists will be flocking to Gran Canaria, Mallorca, the Costa del Sol and other popular parts of Spain this Easter for a vacation in.. 27/03/2023

German transport strike grounds dozens of flights to SpainA total of 81 flights between Germany and Spain have been cancelled on the first day of the industrial action On the first day of a nationwide transport strike in Germany that has left airports and train stations deserted, 81 of the 191 flights scheduled.. 27/03/2023

Fly for less this summer with expert tips on how to bag a bargainThe price of flights can vary wildly depending on the day and time you book Easter getaways, mid-term breaks and summer holidays are a luxury that most of us are unwilling to forgo, despite the added pressures of inflation and the general rising cost.. 27/03/2023

Lanzarote tourism bosses scramble to assure they still want British holidaymakersThe Spanish island came under fire after implying it wanted “higher quality” tourism than the UK has to offer Tourism bosses on the Spanish islands have once again put their foot in it and come under harsh criticism for implying that their..

British dad dies in Spanish hotel balcony fall hours after arriving on holidayThe UK holidaymaker was on his first ever trip abroad to Spain when tragedy struck Young father Dion Atherton tragically plunged to his death from a hotel balcony just hours after arriving in Spain for the first time. He had just made a call home telling..

Vueling faces fine for urging flight attendants to wear makeup and heelsSpain’s largest airline is being investigated by the Barcelona government and could be fined thousands The Labour Inspectorate of the Generalitat of Barcelona is considering slapping the owners of Spanish airline Vueling with a 30,000 euro fine.. 24/03/2023

Balearic Islands try to regulate illegal tourist letsThe government wants to fine holiday websites that advertise unregistered rentals in Spain In a further bid to revolutionise the tourism market, delegates from the Balearic Islands’ government will meet with representatives in Brussels this.. 20/03/2023

Imserso budget trips for pensioners in Spain: where you can go and how to applyThis year, pensioners will be able to choose from destinations in 52 provinces in Spain Imserso trips are back. The government has just approved the 2023-2024 budget travel scheme for pensioners which this year had added 70,000 more places to accommodate.. 17/03/2023

Drunk woman tried to kiss Ryanair flight attendant before attacking police on flight from SpainThe passenger was travelling from Fuerteventura to Manchester when she became intoxicated and pinched an air steward’s bum A 32-year-old woman has been hauled before the courts in the UK accused of sexually assaulting a flight attendant aboard.. 17/03/2023

Long queues at passport control in Madrid airport spark fears of Easter travel disruptionThousands of passengers were delayed at the packed security desks in the Spanish airport last weekend The Easter break is just around the corner and tourists from across the globe are expected to take advantage of the break and fly to Spain for a.. 14/03/2023

easyJet puts 22,000 flights on sale for its winter season 2023-24 in SpainYou can now buy easyJet flights to Spain for next Christmas and New Year easyJet has now put flights on sale for the upcoming winter season 2023-24, offering more than 4 million seats available on some 22,000 flights to and from Spain. .. 10/03/2023

Cheap train tickets: Ouigo offers more cut-price rail fares to Alicante and AlbaceteThe rail company is about to launch a new high-speed route with the capital of Spain After much speculation, the long-awaited day has arrived and low-cost, high-speed rail operator Ouigo will officially announce the start date of its new rapid train.. 08/03/2023

Free Wine Fountain for parched pilgrims along the Camino de SantiagoThe Wine Fountain of Irache offers free vino to hikers from across Spain 24 hours a day Attracting more than 200,000 adventurers from around the world each year, the Camino de Santiago is a series of meandering trails crossing Spain to the shrine.. 22/02/2023

Brits travelling to Spain and other EU countries will need an ETIAS permit this yearThe European Travel Information Authorization System will be required for entry to Spain from November Another side-effect of Brexit will begin to impact UK tourists later this year as they will no longer enjoy free travel within the Schengen zone. From..

Where do you still have to wear a face mask in Spain 2023?You no longer have to wear a mask on public transport in Spain, but there are still some places where it is a legal requirement to have a face mask Masks are no longer be compulsory on public transport in Spain. The measure was approved by the Council..

Discount on public transport in Spanish cities and towns extended until June 30Tickets for urban and interurban services across Spain will be reduced by 50% Every region in Spain has backed the government’s proposal to extend the 50% discount on public transport that will greatly reduce the price of bus and metro tickets.. 01/02/2023

Hand luggage allowances on flights in Spain for 2023Airlines like Ryanair, Iberia and Air Europa all have different baggage rules in Spain Many travellers taking a quick trip back to the UK or jetting off on a weekend break in Spain choose to only carry hand luggage due to the hassle and expense of.. 19/01/2023

6 historical buildings the British built on MenorcaSpain's Menorca was under Brtitish rule for more than 70 years between 1708 and 1802 For most of the 18th century, Menorca was dependent on the main European powers following an episode in the Spanish Civil War, and under British rule for..

How to get your deposit back for a railcard in Spain and get a new one for 2023You will have to buy a new rail pass every four months to travel for free on Spanish trains this year Since September 2022, Spain has had a much publicised scheme offering free train fares for regular travellers on local Cercanías and Rodalies.. 05/01/2023

All the free long-distance bus routes in Spain 2023: these are the coach journeys you can get for freeAs of 2023, you can travel between most cities in Spain for nothing with a regular commuter season ticket The Spanish government has announced that they will make 42 long-distance bus routes free in 2023, including routes from Madrid, Barcelona, Murcia..
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