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Brawling UK passengers roll around cabin floor on flight to SpainThe crew aboard the flight from Bristol to Tenerife requested a police escort upon landing Spanish police were called to assist a Ryanair flight from the UK when it touched down in Tenerife after a vicious brawl broke out among male and female passengers.. 30/11/2023

Free public transport continues in Spain in 2024Certain groups in Spain will benefit from free trains but the details still have to be ironed out with regional governments President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez, confirmed this week that free and discounted public transport will.. 30/11/2023

Pay in instalments for train tickets in Spain with RenfePassengers in Spain can pay for their trips in four, interest-free instalments Customers in Spain can now pay for expensive train journeys in four interest-free instalments when booking online with Renfe, provided the entire purchase totals 150 euros.. 29/11/2023

Baggage handler strike called at Spanish airportsThe industrial action has been scheduled for the December long weekend in Aena airports across Spain Falling just a couple of weeks before Christmas, the December long weekend is traditionally a very busy one for Spanish airports, with many expats flying..

Spanish railway strike called off at eleventh hourThe proposed Renfe and Adif strike caused the cancellation of 1,500 trains across Spain Just hours before railway workers up and down Spain were due to begin a series of 24-hour work stoppages on Black Friday, the unions have come to an agreement.. 24/11/2023

Overnight train connecting Spain and Europe scheduled for next yearThe first Barcelona-Zurich night train will hit the tracks in December 2024 Imagine going to sleep in one country and waking up in another, all without having to navigate airport queues or cross the waters, and to travel in style and comfort to boot.. 23/11/2023

More than 1,500 trains cancelled across Spain due to Renfe strikeThe stoppages will take place in every region of Spain over five days Renfe and Adif rail workers have announced a series of 24-hour strikes on November, 24 and 30 and December 1, 4 and 5 which has already resulted in the cancellation of 1,548 trains.. 22/11/2023

Reports of Spain scrapping the 90-day-in-180 rule are greatly exaggeratedHopes that Spain would start ‘lobbying’ Brussels to end the post-Brexit 90-day rule are premature Despite recent reports that the Spanish government was planning to renew its appeal to European Union authorities to relax travel restrictions.. 21/11/2023

Which ski resorts are open in Spain for a skiing holiday this Christmas? Top Spanish ski slopes you have to visitSpain is home to more than 30 top-class ski resorts with conditions to suit beginners and the most adventurous snow bunnies Spain is certainly best known for its pristine coastline and balmy Mediterranean climate, but it is also home to an incredible mountain..

Flying to Spain 2024: Ryanair, easyJet and more reveal new direct flights to come next summerThere are loads of new flight routes being added to and from the Spanish mainland and islands for next year Several airlines have already announced their new flight schedules to and from Spain for the summer 2024 tourist high season. .. 17/11/2023

Spain set to be the most popular holiday destination for Brits in 2024British tourists are choosing Spain ahead of other vacation hotspots like Italy and France Great Britain has long been one of Spain’s most important tourism markets and so far in 2023, almost 13 million UK holidaymakers have flocked to the costas.. 14/11/2023

Barcelona implements strict new rules for tourist rental propertiesThroughout Catalonia, owners wanting to rent their properties to holidaymakers must apply for a licence The government in Catalonia has passed a new law this week requiring all home owners who wish to rent their property to tourists to apply for a.. 08/11/2023

Free trains and discounted buses in Spain could continue into 2024Spain’s public transport discount scheme for commuter rail, coach and bus travel could soon be made permanent The current caretaker government of Spain has promised to extend its popular public transport subsidy scheme for the year 2024 if they.. 07/11/2023

These are the Spanish airports that will eliminate hand luggage liquid rules in 2024New X-ray scanners will begin to arrive at airports across Spain from next year Aena, the public company that manages airports in Spain, confirmed at the end of September that starting in 2024, it will not be necessary to remove liquids or laptops from..

Brits travelling to Spain will NOT need an ETIAS permit next yearOfficial sources have confirmed that the travel permit for Spain and other EU countries won’t be introduced until 2025 The European Union has again postponed the start date of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS).. 25/09/2023

Murcia trains to Valencia and Barcelona will now take 25 minutes longerRail traffic will be diverted to a single track so significant delays are expected for the next 2 years Passengers travelling to Barcelona on either of the two daily trains in each direction that connect the Region of Murcia with Spain’s second.. 08/09/2023

How to travel for free on Spanish motorwaysSeveral toll roads in Spain are completely free at certain times of the day Although the Spanish government has scrapped the tolls on many high-capacity roads, there are still several pay-per-use motorways in the country and some are among the most.. 03/08/2023

3 risks of taking your car to the beachParking too close to the sea can have many detrimental effects on vehicles Many people in Spain choose to escape the stifling heat of the cities and towns in summer and head for the beach, and given the options of planes, trains and automobiles, the car..

Spain could soon have its own channel tunnel to MoroccoThe Fixed Link Project would join Africa and Europe with an underwater tunnel When construction of the channel tunnel between France and the UK was completed in 1994, it was a feat of underwater engineering and an investment in public transportation infrastructure..

Wearing underpants beneath your swimming costume: yes or no?A Spanish nurse answers the age-old question about wearing briefs to the beach For most of us, going to the beach or for a dip in the pool is an excuse to strip off and cool down, but a surprising number of people still opt to don underwear beneath their..
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