Spain travel rules as Foreign Office warns 'you will be denied entry if'

Every year, millions head to Spain eager to bask in the sun, enjoy the country's stunning beaches, and discover its remarkable cities. Spain has always been a favourite destination for UK holidaymakers, and this summer is set to follow suit. However, …

Wyndham to debut Super 8 brand in Spain and Portugal

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to bring its budget Super 8 brand to Iberia. Super 8 by Wyndham is one of the world’s largest budget brands, with around 2,000 hotels worldwide. The vast majority of these are located in North America and …

Spain cancels arms deal with Israel under political pressure, but holds 1 billion euros in contracts

Despite announcing the halt of all arms trade agreements with Israeli firms post-October 7, 2023, Spain has reportedly continued buying Israeli weapon systems worth over 1 billion euros. Following internal political pressure, one deal worth 6.6 million …

10 things to eat and drink when you’re in Portugal and Northern Spain

Finding something good to eat in Portugal and Northern Spain is ridiculously easy. Nearly every establishment serves its own specialties, often seafood-based near the coast. But there are some traditional (and not-so-traditional) foods you should seek out …

Fury at taxpayer-paid staff working from Spain, France and Italy

Staff at quangos have been granted permission to work from abroad more than 2000 times since 2019. These taxpayer-funded organisations have allowed workers to fulfil their tasks overseas on 2,145 occasions. The figures showed hundreds of staff have worked …

Reader trip to Portugal and Spain features funiculars, fun, fabulous food

Portugal is certainly trending right now. My Instagram feed, which is heavily populated with travel and food posts (go figure), seems to feature the adorable yellow funiculars of Lisbon and the little pastel de nata cream tarts found all over Portugal on …

Heartbreak as Quartararo crashes out of Sprint Race at Grand Prix Spain

'We've seen so many crashes like that' - Zarco in the gravel in Sprint Race at Grand Prix Spain

Inside Spain: Prefab homes and Spaniards' positive self-image

In this week's Inside Spain we look at how prefabricated homes have been pinpointed as a solution to the country's housing crisis and how Spaniards, particularly seniors, feel great about their physical appearance. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has …

Egypt tells UK tourists not welcome in Spain - 'come here instead - it's so much cheaper'

Last summer, overtourism protests erupted across Spain with campaigners fed up with flocks of tourists arriving. They claimed the ever-increasing number of visitors is disrupting their way of life and is the catalyst behind soaring property prices. With …