The latest ex-pat and tourist information and news from Spain in English
🚫🚫 Valencia bans key lockboxes for tourist accommodation
➡️ This is just one key point of new regulations that include automatic expiration of the rental licence if the property is sold…
This is just one key point of new regulations that include automatic expiration of rental licence if property is sold…
⚫️⚫️ 12-year-old Irish girl dies after falling from seventh floor of hotel in Mallorca
◾️ Paramedics could only confirm the death of the young girl from injuries sustained in the fall…
Paramedics could only confirm the death of the young girl from injuries sustained in the fall…
ℹ️ℹ️ 30,000 migrants were relocated from the Canary Islands to the mainland in 2023
➡️ The government explained the process after a written query from the Partido Popular (PP) in Congress…
The central government explained the process after a written query from the Partido Popular (PP) in Congress…
✅✅ Ryanair to slash fares amid profit slump
↘️ O’Leary says that the average fare is 15% cheaper this summer compared to last year…
O’Leary says that the average fare is 15% cheaper this summer compared to summer 2023…
🇪🇸🇪🇸 Spain hunt down the Three Lions to take victory in Berlin
🏆 La Roja clinches Euro glory with dramatic late winner to beat England 2-1…
Spain clinches Euro glory with dramatic late winner to beat England 2-1…
🧳🧳 Ryanair enforces strict baggage policy and penalties at boarding gates
💷 Passengers who break the rules will have to pay an additional charge and collect their hand luggage from baggage reclaim…
Passengers who break the rules will have to pay an additional charge and collect their hand luggage from baggage reclaim…
🔵🔴 National Police ask the public to help locate 10 most wanted fugitives in Spain
‼️ They are wanted for serious crimes including murder, sexual abuse of minors, and high-profile organised drug trafficking…
They are wanted for serious crimes including murder, sexual abuse of minors, and high-profile organised drug trafficking…
🔴🔴 ‘Drunken air rage on flights is putting other passengers and crew at risk’
➡️ Unions and travel experts are warning of a "deeply concerning" increase in incidents on planes, and the dangers they pose…
Unions and travel experts are warning of a
🇪🇸 Government changes the Horizontal Property Law so that residents can veto holiday rentals
✔️ This change will allow communities of owners on residential complexes to allow holiday rentals or not.
🔜 It is estimated that at least 10,000 licences will be revoked over the next four years…
This change will allow communities of owners on residential complexes to allow holiday rentals or not...
🎉🎉 Celebrating International Bikini Day: The Spanish beach that pioneered the iconic swimwear
😮 Bikinis were banned when tourism started and the Guardia Civil would fine people for wearing them!
Bikinis were banned when tourism started and the Guardia Civil would fine people for wearing them!
Despite a dip in the last couple of years, Statista data shows that over 284,000 Brits were living in Spain in 2023…
✅✅ Consumer Affairs asks local councils to join investigation of illegal holiday lets
🔘There is an ongoing investigation into unlicensed holiday rental properties on social media and online accommodation platforms…
There is an ongoing investigation into unlicensed holiday rental properties on social media and online accommodation platforms…
🌎🌎 TRAVEL:
☑️ Jet2 introduces new Spanish destination from three UK airports
🔜 This will be the 14th airport in Spain to feature direct flights from the UK with Jet2…
This will be the 14th airport in Spain to feature direct flights from the UK with Jet2…
‼️ 15% of Brits less likely to travel to EU countries with new Entry/Exit System
🇪🇺 The EU’s new Entry/Exit System will launch on October 6th, and it will replace manual passport stamping…
The EU’s new Entry/Exit System will launch on October 6th, and it will replace manual passport stamping…
🔴🔴 Major power cut causes flight cancellations and delays at Manchester Airport
‼️ This is having a knock-on effect for passengers in the Canary Islands as their return flights are delayed or being diverted…
This is having a knock-on fffect for passengers in Spain as their return flights are delayed or being diverted…
✅✅ Airline fined €28,000 for denying boarding to passenger due to her low-cut top
🚫 Despite protests from other passengers to let her on the plane, the woman was not allowed to board…
Despite protests from other passengers to let her on the plane, the woman was not allowed to board…
🔴🔴 Collapsed ceiling leaves four injured at Valencia Airport
🆘 It fell down in one of the departure lounges where people were eating and drinking…
It fell down in one of the departure lounges where people were eating and drinking…
⚠️⚠️ Lidl chicken found to be contaminated with listeria, diarrheal pathogens and other bacteria
➡️ A scientific analysis examines hundreds of trays of chicken and results showed that 71% of the meat was affected…
A scientific analysis examines hundreds of trays of chicken and results showed that 71% of the meat was affected…
‼️ Increased security checks at UK airports cause mayhem and long delays
➡️ They have abruptly reinstated liquid restrictions in carry-on luggage and stricter searches…
They have abruptly reinstated liquid restrictions in carry-on luggage and stricter searches…
🌐🌐 UK tax update for British expatriates in Spain
ℹ️ Here is an in-depth look at the changes and announcements that may affect British expatriates living abroad following the UK budget…
Here is an in-depth look at the changes and announcements that may affect British expatriates living abroad following the UK budget…
🌐🌐 The housing market in Spain saw sales increase by 25% in April
📊 At the same time, prices rose by just 0.5% and the number of mortgages granted increased by more than 37%...
At the same time prices rose by just 0.5% and the number of mortgages granted increased by more than 37%...
🌐🌐 FTI, the third largest tour operator in Europe, files for bankruptcy
🔴 The German travel company has a 15% market share and brings thousands of guests to the Canary Islands every year…
The German travel company has a 15% market share and brings thousands of guests to the Canary Islands every year…
⚠️⚠️ HEALTH ALERT:
‼️ Listeria detected in smoked salmon from Spain
ℹ️ There are 15 brands packed in 16 different ways that are affected.
🚫 You must NOT eat it if you have one of them…
There are 15 brands packed in 16 different ways that are affected. You must NOT eat it if you have one of them…
🔴🔵 Drunk Brit arrested after trying to open airplane doors on flight to Spain
‼️ He also caused a fight with other passengers and assaulted a crew member…
He also caused a fight with other passengers and assaulted a crew member…
🌐🌐 Budget airlines fined €150m for ‘abusive’ cabin bag and seat charges
✅ Four airlines including easyJet and Ryanair face being banned from charging for carry-on luggage…
Four airlines including easyJet and Ryanair face being banned from charging for carry-on luggage…
✅✅ Jet2 unveils winter sun program for 2025/26 with increased capacity and new routes
✔️ There are flights to seven destinations in Spain including the Balearic and Canary Islands…
There are flights to seven destinations in Spain including the Balearic and Canary Islands…
⚫️⚫️ Four killed as terrace floor of beach club restaurant collapses in Majorca
◾️ Customers were dancing on the terrace and staff were working inside as the emergency services continue looking for survivors…
Customers were dancing on the terrace and staff were working inside as the emergency services continue looking for survivors…
🔴🔵 British drug dealer arrested in Spain is being deported back to the UK
🇬🇧 The 55-year-old is wanted on charges of large-scale drug trafficking and money laundering…
The 55-year-old is wanted on charges of large-scale drug trafficking and money laundering…
‼️ WANTED: Luxury home tester with salary of €1,000 for one day’s work
☑️ It also includes all travel costs and several other benefits.
➡️ Fancy it? Here’s what the job includes…
It also includes all travel costs and several other benefits. Fancy it? Here’s what the job includes…
🇪🇸🇪🇸 The Central Government has called a meeting with all regions of Spain to address the situation of holiday homes.
ℹ️ They have huge concerns over the lack of housing for residents and the number of “illegal” holiday lets across the country…
They have huge concerns over the lack of housing for residents and the number of “illegal” holiday lets across the country…
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