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Barcelona will ban holiday apartments by 2028More than 10,000 tourist rentals in the Spanish city will have their licences revoked In a shocking move, Barcelona has announced plans to ban private apartment rentals to tourists by 2028, taking a stand against soaring housing prices and aiming.. 24/06/2024
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What the different coloured beach flags mean in SpainKnowing your flags could help avoid tragedy on your next beach holiday in Spain Spain’s vibrant tapestry of diverse landscapes offers no end of destinations to cater to every traveller’s whim, from cosmopolitan cities and historic sites to..
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Noche de San Juan: Top 5 towns to celebrate the beach bonfire festival in SpainThe summer solstice festival of fireworks will take place throughout the country on Friday night, June 23 into the early hours of Saturday Summer is literally around the corner, and its arrival heralds the launch of the biggest and most famous festival..
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Twisted social media page mocks tourist balcony deaths in SpainThe group, based in the Balearic Islands, keeps score of how many holidaymakers plummet to their death A chilling online group, the Federació Balear de Balconing, or Balearic Balconing Federation in English, has been set up which openly mocks.. 21/06/2024
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Ryanair bomb scare closes Ibiza airportAir traffic at the Spanish airport was halted after a drunk passenger claimed to be carrying a bomb Flight operations at Ibiza Airport had to be stopped for nearly an hour yesterday afternoon, Thursday June 20, due to what turned out to be a false.. 21/06/2024
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Sun, sea and sky-high prices for visitors to Spain this summerFrom hotels to tapas, holidays in Spain are likely to be far more expensive in 2024 As the sun shines brighter and the days grow longer, millions of people at home and abroad are eagerly counting down the days until their well-deserved summer vacations.. 18/06/2024
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Why Spain plants oleander trees in the middle of motorwaysThese colourful bushes line high capacity roads all over southern Spain Spain is one of the safest countries in Europe to drive in, ranked tenth by the European Transport Safety Council. The traffic authorities are continuously making improvements to reduce..
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Nearly half of Spaniards think the government should limit touristsAlmost half of people surveyed believe limits should be placed on the number of tourists in Spain Nearly half of Spaniards, 45%, believe the government should set limits on the number of tourists in cities, and 70% think stricter controls are needed.. 12/06/2024
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Without foreign tourism, GDP in Spain would have fallenForeign tourism is significantly bolstering the Spanish economy, and without it the GDP would have dropped by 0.2% The Bank of Spain’s latest macroeconomic forecasts, published this Tuesday June 11, highlighted that the positive economic activity.. 12/06/2024
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New easyJet flights from UK to Spain coming up this yearThese are the new flights easyJet will be offering starting in October UK low-cost airline easyJet have just announced that they will have nine new flight connections from Spain starting this winter season 2024. Worldwide, the airline.. 12/06/2024
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Flying to and from Spain with excess baggage: Everything you need to know, airline by airlineSports equipment, golf clubs and musical instruments all have their own special rules – and extra charges With dozens of world-renowned courses, Spain is a true golf paradise, and many holidaymakers plan on getting in a round or two during their.. 11/06/2024
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Brits name the place they are most likely to cheat on their partner... and it is in SpainA recent survey by UK dating website Illicit Encounters has named one Spanish destination as Europe’s top spot for infidelities Renowned for its vibrant nightlife and stunning beaches, one city in Spain has been labelled “the European.. 10/06/2024
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Iryo and other rail companies in Spain threaten strikes this summerWarning for train passengers as companies give advance for possible strike action The unions CGT and CCOO in Spain are threatening work stoppages for employees of the private rail company Iryo and the railways infrastructure management company Adif.. 10/06/2024
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Sending your suitcase by mail: The new trick for avoiding airline luggage fees?Experts claim you can save up to 70% on baggage costs to Spain with this clever travel hack The summer holidays are fast approaching, and many of you are probably already mentally planning your vacation wardrobes. But this is easier said than done.. 07/06/2024
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New restrictions requested on these Spanish beaches to curb thrill-seeking touristsThere could soon be a ban on certain water sports in Cabo de Gata to help protect the Natural Park Summer is beginning to kick into gear with more holidaymakers steadily visiting Spanish vacation resorts, even though the official start of summertime.. 05/06/2024
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Spain sets its sights on a high-speed train to ParisSpain’s main rail company Renfe wants to create a subsidiary in France Spain’s leading rail operator, Renfe, is moving full steam ahead with plans to create a subsidiary in France, signalling its intentions to tap new markets and expand.. 29/05/2024
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Ingenious or stupid? Passenger breaks wheels off carry-on suitcase to avoid Ryanair luggage chargeA video has been circling the net of a passenger about to board a flight to Málaga going to extreme lengths to avoid extra charges from Ryanair Watch the video below! Un chico le rompe las ruedas a su maleta para no tener que facturarla con Ryanair..
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UK Foreign Office shares new travel advice for Brits resident in SpainPeople who still hold on to an old 'Green Certificate' style paper residency document could face lengthy delays at airports this year The Living in Spain page of the GOV.​UK website has been updated to reflect new advice for British citizens..
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High-speed train between Portugal and Spain planned for 2034The railway will allow passengers to travel between Lisbon and Madrid in just 3 hours The Portuguese government has announced plans to build a high-speed train line between Lisbon and Madrid which will take passengers between the two countries in.. 15/05/2024
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Ibiza and Mallorca tourism rule change: New fines for alcohol abuse in Spain party islandsThe Spanish Balearic Island chain is strengthening its restrictions on party tourism Spain’s Balearic Islands, including Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza, are intensifying measures against alcohol-fuelled tourism in popular areas such as Playa de.. 13/05/2024
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