Spain travel news

Spain’s two largest trade union federations, UGT and CCOO, have agreed to call a 24-hour general strike over housing affordability and wages, although the date has not been formally confirmed.UGT said on 5 October that the proposed stoppage must still be ratified by the unions’ highest governing bod

Crossing between Portugal and Spain is set to become cheaper and more straightforward as Rede Expressos adds Badajoz to its national network from 11 September 2026.The new connection links Lisbon and the Spanish city of Badajoz via Elvas, Borba, Estremoz, Évora and Montemor-o-Novo, creating a direct

Málaga and Marbella are expected to host prototype electric-aircraft demonstrations in 2028 under a European aviation project that includes Spanish airspace and airport organisations.What is VERTI-GO and what is an eVTOL?VERTI-GO is an EU-backed project led by Honeywell Aerospace and involving 12 pa

Spain’s passport rules for non‑EU visitors are reported to be enforced more strictly at airports and ports, with airlines carrying out detailed checks before boarding.For non‑EU visitors, especially Britons heading for a break on the Spanish coast or in a big city, it has become important to underst

The land border fence between Gibraltar and Spain has been removed after 118 years.

Holiday flights from the UK and Ireland to Spain are heading into peak season just as a new EU border system beds in. Ryanair has warned that passengers face “passport queue chaos” at some of Spain’s busiest airports this summer, as the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) coincides with school holiday

Tourist taxes, often called sustainable tourism levies or city taxes in Spain, are now part of the standard cost of a trip.

On Monday 15 June 2026, the European Parliament and the Council reached an agreement on new air passenger rights, updating rules that had remained unchanged since 2004. This new package is designed to strengthen protection for passengers flying in Europe.The agreement is still provisional.

Spain continues to apply Schengen rules for short‑stay visitors from outside the EU and the Schengen area.

An international scientific study has identified one stretch of Spain’s southern coastline as the most exposed area in Spain to tsunami energy in modelling scenarios linked to the Averroes fault.Researchers modelled a magnitude 7.0 earthquake capable of displacing the sea floor and triggering a regi

Tighter EU rules on travelling with pets are starting to reshape how cats and dogs move across borders in Europe.

An indefinite air traffic control strike began this April in Spain, affecting nine airports and creating disruption risks for both residents and visitors.

TimeOut has just released its roundup of the best cheap beach holidays in Europe for 2026.

Catalonia’s Parliament has approved a major increase to the tourist tax, taking effect from 1st April 2026.

Spain and the United Kingdom have announced plans to ease short‑term business travel for British professionals, with both governments talking up a new 90‑day work “visa waiver” as part of a broader push to deepen post‑Brexit economic ties.Spain’s short‑stay work visa waiver for UK professionalsWhat

Travellers using Spanish airports over Easter face the prospect of delays and operational disruption as ground handling staff at two major companies prepare for strike action.The planned stoppages coincide with Semana Santa, or Holy Week, one of the busiest periods for airport traffic in Spain.Key E

If you’ve driven along the Málaga ring road lately, you may have noticed something unusual at dusk. Not traffic. Not another new development.

A Travel Trends 2026 report, based on a survey of more than 9,000 travellers, paints a clear picture of how travel behaviour is shifting.

The Madrid–Malaga AVE high-speed line will remain disrupted for weeks longer than planned, with Spain’s rail infrastructure manager Adif confirming that direct services will not resume before the last week of April. The closure is extending journey times and clouding tourism expectations on the

These sunny Spanish islands are once again in the spotlight.

Spain has launched a national monthly public transport pass, officially called the Abono Único (or Single Season Ticket).

A Spanish city has secured a place in TripAdvisor’s 2026 Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best for destinations.

The August solar eclipse in Spain this year crosses much of the country, and projections suggest up to 10 million visitors will witness the event.

A total solar eclipse trip to Spain in 2026 is one of those rare moments where the universe lines things up neatly with European holiday habits.

Spain ended 2025 with a record number of tourists visiting the country, consolidating its position as one of the world’s leading holiday destinations.