9 beautiful beach towns in Spain locals, travel experts say you should visit

Sergii Figurnyi/Adobe Stock A boat docked on a Tossa de Mar beach.Looking to dig your toes into the sand and play in the ocean from sunup to sundown? Then it's time to book a trip to Spain. From the wild and rugged Atlantic shores of Galicia and...

Travel Troubleshooter: Iberia downgraded me to economy. Where’s my refund?

By Christopher Elliott | Travel Troubleshooter Q: My husband and I were downgraded from premium economy to economy on an Iberia flight from Chicago to Madrid. We booked with Avios miles and paid $543 in taxes. Under EC 261, the European airline...

Brit tourist 'puts men to shame' in Benidorm with astonishing record break

A British woman became so fed up of our men "letting the nation down" in a mammoth eating challenge she flew to Benidorm to tackle it herself - and won. Leah Shutkever's victory Uncle Ron's café in the tourist destination "put men to shame" as she...

Seizures of Cuban Cigars: 4,500 in Havana, 133 in Spain

For the second time in a week, Customs at José Martí Airport has detected “fake goods,” but the Spanish courts ruled in favor of a passenger who was fined for bringing Cuban cigars for a birthday party. Cigars seized by Cuban Customs. / Wiliam...

‘The Essence of Islay’ – Bowmore enhances travel retail range with 11 Year Old single malt

The 11 Year Old fills a key gap in Bowmore’s portfolioSuntory Global Spirits has revealed the global travel retail-exclusive Bowmore 11 Year Old, rolling out at key airport locations in October at an RRSP of US$55. Blending Bowmore’s signature...

Qantas launches huge sale on flights to Asia - plus more incredible travel deals

Nine may receive a commission when you buy from links on our site. Qantas has today launched a one-week sale on flights to Asia, with more than 80,000 discounted seats on offer. Return economy fares are on sale starting from just $519, with...

Orcas sink tourist boat off coast of Portugal

The sailboat from the Nautic Squad club was carrying five people when the orcas attacked it near Fonte da Telha beach. Footage shows an orca repeatedly hitting the sailboat before it starts to sway and sink, prompting one person to shout “Oh my...

Spanish officials demand thousands of holiday lets to be removed in Majorca

Spanish officials are demanding that accommodation websites remove thousands of holiday lets in the Balearics, which could be a major blow to tourists. Spain's housing ministry says 2,373 tourist apartments were applied for but have not been...

9 Beautiful Beach Towns in Spain Locals and Travel Experts Say You Should Visit

Looking to dig your toes into the sand and play in the ocean from sunup to sundown? Then it's time to book a trip to Spain. From the wild and rugged Atlantic shores of Galicia and Andalusia to the more tranquil coves along the Mediterranean, the...

Spain set for 'second summer' as temperatures to rise to nearly 40C

Sophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer 18:36, 15 Sep 2025 Spain is bracing for a "second summer" as a heatwave approaches the country. With temperatures expected to climb to a staggering 36C this week and potentially reaching nearly 40C, people...

Police crack down on students loitering in Spanish Town

It's only been a full week since the resumption of schools and the police in St. Catherine North already have their hands full trying to prevent students from loitering. Police teams were busy Monday morning clearing students on the streets of...

Spain cancels €700m Israeli arms deal amid growing rift over Gaza war

ALBAWABA- Spain’s Ministry of Defense has decided to cancel a €700 million deal with Israel’s Elbit Systems for the PULS artillery system, Spanish media reported, marking a major escalation in Madrid’s effort to cut military ties with Israel over...

Spain vows to turn 50,000 tourist lets into long-term rentals

Spain’s Ministry of Housing has ordered the removal of 53,000 more ads for illegal tourist accommodation from online platforms such as Airbnb, with the Spanish premier vowing to turn these lets into long-term rentals for residents. Spain's...

Gambian Circular Migrants in Spain Urged to Honor Contracts Amid Absconding Concerns

By Assan Bah The 33 remaining Gambian circular migrant workers in Spain have been urged to return home following the expiration of their initial contracts, amid concerns that absconding could jeopardize a pilot labor migration program. These...

Ryanair hits back at claims it's 'lying' about reason for cancelling Spain flights

Ryanair has been accused of 'lying' about the reason why it cut flights to Spain. In late August, the budget airline revealed plans to drastically reduce its capacity on routes to and from Spain, eliminating a million seats in the forthcoming...

Spain’s credit rating upgraded to A+ thanks to 2.6% GDP growth forecasts and ‘low exposure to Trump’s tariffs’

SPAIN’S economic outlook received a major boost this week after credit rating agency S&P upgraded the country’s sovereign debt rating to A+ with a stable outlook. The agency said Spain’s economy had shown strong resilience, with growth this year...

Tourists heading to Spain issued with weather warning ahead of 40C heatwave

Spain is bracing for a 'second summer' as an intense heatwave approaches. Temperatures are expected to soar to a scorching 36C this week. Authorities are urging both locals and tourists to take precautions as the mercury could climb close to 40C...

Spain Showcases Padel Tourism Potential at Roland Garros Event in Paris

The Spanish Institute of Tourism, Turespaña, organized the “Turespaña Padel Insights” event on Sept. 12 at Roland Garros in Paris, coinciding with the Alpine Paris Major Premier Padel tournament. The initiative brought together more than 50...

Spanish low-cost airline launches bargain flights under £15 for this autumn

By TRAVEL WRITER Published: 07:58 EDT, 15 September 2025 | Updated: 07:58 EDT, 15 September 2025 Vueling is set to launch flights to more than 20 popular travel destinations - and tickets will start from as little as £15. The low-cost Spanish...

Flooding Reported In POS And San Fernando – Motorists Advised To Delay Travel

The Ministry of Works and Infrastructure has issued a public advisory regarding flooding in several areas of Port of Spain and San Fernando following heavy rainfall on Monday afternoon. Flooding has been reported in the following areas: Port of...