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A side view of an Iberia Airbus A321XLR aircraft (registration EC-OIL) parked on the tarmac during delivery, showing the white fuselage with Iberia’s red and yellow tail design, engine fairings, and ground handling equipment in the background.

Iberia halts Cuba flights as demand drops amid ongoing crisis

Iberia will temporarily suspend its direct flights between Madrid and Cuba from June, citing a prolonged decline in demand linked to the country’s ongoing crisis. ...
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Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary posing playfully in front of a Ryanair promotional backdrop.

Ryanair flight reductions in Spain lead to longer journeys and fewer direct routes

Passengers travelling to and from Spain are beginning to feel the impact of reduced Ryanair flight availability, with fewer direct routes and altered schedules changing ...
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Air traffic controllers working inside a tower overlooking runway at a Spanish airport during sunset

Air traffic controllers in Spain announce indefinite strike from April 17

Air traffic controllers at SAERCO-managed airport towers in Spain plan to begin an indefinite strike from 00:00 on April 17, unions have announced, raising the ...
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red dressed woman tourist visits Barcelona's Park Guell, holding a Spanish flag in a sunny warm day

Trump Said He Wants Nothing to Do With Spain. Its Tourism Industry Is Paying the Price

Spain’s tourism sector has sounded the alarm over a potential sharp decline in American visitors after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened in March 2026 to ...
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Aena headquarters building with logo on modern glass facade under blue sky

Aena wins Rio Galeão airport deal after fierce bidding battle

Aena has won the concession to operate Rio de Janeiro’s Galeão airport after a competitive public auction, strengthening its position as Brazil’s largest private airport ...
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Interior of Madrid-Barajas Airport Terminal 4 with yellow structural beams and modern check-in area

Spain airport strikes to disrupt Easter travel

Ground handling staff at 12 major airports in Spain are set to begin strike action from 27 March 2026, with walkouts expected to disrupt flights, ...
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Airbnb Loses Court Bid to Delay €64M Spain Fine

Spain’s High Court of Justice of Madrid (TSJM) on 24 March 2026 rejected Airbnb’s request to suspend payment of a €64 million ($73.6 million) fine ...
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An aerial photograph of the iconic Sagrada Família in Barcelona, showcasing its intricate spires and ongoing construction, framed by the city’s symmetrical grid layout. This architectural masterpiece by Antoni Gaudí is one of Spain’s most visited filming locations, featured in movies like Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

Top 10 Best Real Estate Agencies in Barcelona for Finding Housing

Moving to a city as vibrant as Barcelona means taking on the exciting challenge of choosing the ideal place to live. Whether you are coming ...
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Colorful Peñíscola sign on the beach with the historic castle and old town in the background

Spain records strong Easter bookings as conflict redirects travel demand

Spain is recording strong Easter travel bookings despite the ongoing Middle East conflict, with demand rising across major platforms and international markets. Data from online ...
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Gran Vía Madrid busy shopping street with pedestrians, shops, hotels and cinemas in central Madrid

Madrid to open major new shopping centres with €1.2bn investment

Madrid is set to open several major shopping centres in the coming years as part of a wider €1.2bn investment aimed at transforming the city’s ...
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Shakira performing live on stage at Rock in Rio music festival under red concert lights

Shakira returns to Spain for Madrid concerts this September

Shakira will return to Spain this September to stage a three-night concert residency in Madrid as part of her Las mujeres ya no lloran World ...
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New open air terrace at Valencia Airport with seating and views of the airfield for passengers waiting to board flights

New open-air terrace at Valencia Airport offers runway views

Valencia Airport has opened a new open-air terrace overlooking the airfield, offering passengers a dedicated outdoor space within the boarding area. The 326-square-meter facility is ...
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Luxury hotel resort with Barceló and Kempinski branding, illustrating new alliance to manage upscale properties

Barceló and Kempinski strike deal to manage over a dozen luxury hotels

Barceló Hotel Group has signed a strategic alliance with Kempinski to manage more than a dozen luxury hotels, according to Spanish media reports. The agreement ...
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Qatar Airways

Why 15 Qatar Airways planes have landed in a small Spanish airport

A total of 15 Qatar Airways aircraft have landed at Teruel Airport in Spain over the past three days, as airlines move planes away from ...
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Luxury courtyard pool at NH Collection Palacio de Córdoba in historic Jewish Quarter

NH Collection Palacio de Córdoba opens in restored 18th century palace

NH Collection Hotels & Resorts has opened NH Collection Palacio de Córdoba, a five star hotel set within a fully restored 18th century palace in ...
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MotoGP riders race through the opening laps at Circuit Ricardo Tormo with packed grandstands behind them during the Valencia Grand Prix.

Valencia MotoGP finale delayed one week after Middle East calendar change

The Valencia MotoGP finale will now take place on 27, 28, and 29 November, after a one-week delay due to a reorganisation of the MotoGP ...
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White sandy beach of Mallorca with sea color from turquoise to dark blue, tourists swimming

Europe’s best family holiday spots revealed and Spain dominates the list

A new family holiday index has revealed Europe’s best destinations for travelling with children, with Spain dominating the list and Mallorca taking the top spot. ...
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Colorful Fallas sculptures in Valencia, Spain, featuring a sleeping woman with blue and purple hair, a wizard-like figure with a staff, and a warrior-like character. Spectators with umbrellas stand behind red barricades on a rainy day.

Valencia’s Fallas Festival Transforms the City as Hotels Fill and Prices Rise

Each March, Fallas transforms Valencia into one of Europe’s largest festivals, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors with its giant satirical sculptures, daily fireworks, parades, ...
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Freixenet Cordon Negro cava bottle held in a store wine aisle with sparkling wine bottles on shelves

Henkell Takes Full Control of Spain’s Freixenet Cava Brand

Henkell-Freixenet has taken full control of Spanish cava producer Freixenet after the company’s former owners sold their remaining shares. The Ferrer family and José Luis ...
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Attendee taking a selfie in front of the MWC sign outside Fira Barcelona during Mobile World Congress

Mobile World Congress fills Barcelona hotels as flight disruptions affect global travel

Mobile World Congress is drawing tens of thousands of visitors to Barcelona this week, pushing hotels close to full occupancy while aviation disruptions linked to ...
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