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Skyscanner Reveals Top Budget-Friendly Travel Destinations for Spanish Travelers in 2025

When it comes to planning a trip, the price is often a decisive factor, and finding affordable flights can sometimes feel like an impossible mission. ...
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Night view of Girona-Costa Brava Airport terminal and control tower.

Why Are Travelers Getting Arrested at Girona Airport?

In recent weeks, Girona Airport has become the focus of multiple arrests related to passport fraud, with six individuals caught using falsified documents in three ...
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illustration of Mallorca’s social landscape in the 1970s, depicting tourists and economic disparity.

How Tourism and Prostitution Shaped Mallorca’s Social Landscape

In the final days of the Francoist regime, Rosa Arregui shed light on a seldom-discussed topic: the intersection of prostitution, tourism, and economic challenges in ...
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Passengers boarding a Renfe high-speed train at a station in Spain.

Valencia-Madrid High-Speed Train Route Sees Record Passenger Growth

The Valencia-Madrid high-speed train route has experienced remarkable growth in passenger numbers, setting a new record for 2024. In the first half of the year, ...
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Monument to Alfonso XII at El Retiro Park in Madrid, Spain, with a lake in the foreground.

Madrid Tops List of Most Visited Cities in Spain for Summer 2024

Spain experienced record-breaking tourist numbers this summer, and Madrid emerged as the top destination. With over 64.3 million international tourists visiting Spain by August 2024, ...
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View of the beach and the sea shore of a small resort town Sitges in the suburbs of Barcelona.

Spain Welcomes Record-Breaking 64.3 Million Tourists by August 2024

Spain experienced a record-breaking surge in tourism in 2024, welcoming over 64.3 million international visitors in the first eight months of the year. According to ...
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A lineup of historic EMT buses at the current EMT Museum in Madrid, showcasing various models including double-decker and single-decker buses in blue and red colors.

New EMT Bus Museum in Madrid to Highlight Historic Buses

A new EMT bus museum is set to open in Madrid, showcasing the city’s rich urban transport history. The museum will be built near Madrid ...
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Two people sharing a car ride, smiling and chatting inside a vehicle. The driver and passenger appear to be enjoying a BlaBlaCar ride, with navigation displayed on the car’s central console.

BlaBlaCar Records Nearly 1 Million Shared Trips in Spain

BlaBlaCar recorded more than 970,000 shared trips in Spain between July and September 2024, maintaining the same levels of activity as last year despite government ...
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View of Hassan Tower and the incomplete columns of the Hassan Mosque in Rabat, Morocco.

Fly from Spain to Morocco with Air Arabia’s 14 Euro Seat Promotion

Air Arabia has unveiled a special promotion, offering 500,000 seats starting at just 14 euros each way on direct flights from Spain to Morocco. This ...
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Aerial view of Barcelona El Prat Airport terminal with multiple aircraft parked at the gates.

Barcelona Airport Expansion Back on the Table as Government Changes

The long-debated expansion of Barcelona El Prat Airport is once again under consideration as Aena, the airport’s operator, sees a potential breakthrough following the change ...
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Iryo Spain's new private train company

MSC Cruises and iryo Collaborate for Faster Port Access in Spain

MSC Cruises, one of the world’s largest cruise companies, has formed a strategic partnership with iryo, a private high-speed rail operator, to provide passengers with ...
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Renderings of IHG's three new hotels in Spain, including Hotel Indigo Gandia – Beach (top left), Vignette Collection Mallorca – Finca Banyols (bottom left), and Holiday Inn Express San Sebastian – Errenteria (right).

IHG Signs Four New Hotels in Spain

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has signed four new hotels in Spain, further expanding its footprint to nearly 13,000 rooms across the country. These signings ...
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Paulaner Oktoberfest entertainment

Celebrate Oktoberfest in Valencia: Beer, Music, and Food

Oktoberfest in Valencia is back, bringing an authentic Bavarian experience to the city with 11 days of traditional German beer, music, and food. For 11 ...
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locals and tourists siting at a cafe at Plaza de la Virgen in Valencia

Spain’s Tourism Employment Hits Historic High in 2024

Spain’s tourism employment hit a historic high in 2024 as the sector continues to surge in popularity among both international and local travelers. The industry’s ...
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A variety of gourmet burgers from Hundred Burgers in Valencia, featuring juicy beef patties, melted cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh toppings on glossy brioche buns.

World’s Best Burger is in Valencia & Madrid, Not New York This Year

The world’s best burger can now be found in Valencia, Spain, according to the latest announcement from The World’s Best Burgers guide. For the first ...
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Spain Faces Second Largest West Nile Virus Outbreak with Rising Cases

Spain is experiencing its second-largest outbreak of the West Nile virus since it began tracking cases in humans in 2007. As of now, there have ...
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Paseo del Muelle Uno pedestrian promenade in Malaga

New Tourist Tax in Malaga Sparks Debate Among Holiday Rentals

A proposal for a new tourist tax in Malaga has sparked significant debate among holiday rental professionals. The tax, suggested by Malaga’s mayor Francisco de ...
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Passengers boarding a Ryanair plane on the tarmac at Valencia Airport, with a white airport service vehicle nearby.

Low-Cost Carriers Drive Foreign Tourism to Valencia

Foreign tourism in Valencia is thriving, thanks largely to the surge in low-cost airlines. Recent data from Turespaña reveals that 77% of international passengers arriving ...
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Passengers boarding a Renfe high-speed train at a station in Spain.

Renfe’s Youth Program Hits Two Million Tickets Sold in 2024

Renfe’s Verano Joven program, designed to offer discounted travel for young people between the ages of 18 and 30, has achieved remarkable success in 2024, ...
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Interior view of Madrid’s Puerta de Atocha train station featuring lush indoor greenery, seating areas, and bustling crowds.

Electrical Fault Disrupts Madrid’s High-Speed Railways

A new electrical fault at Madrid’s Chamartín station has thrown high-speed rail services into disarray once again, causing significant delays for passengers traveling to and ...
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