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The 'best' seaside town in Spain is just 9 miles from Benidorm and popular with Germans

If you're yearning for a Spanish holiday but the thought of crowded beaches is off-putting, consider a lesser-known gem on the Costa Blanca. Recent visitors to Spain's popular coastal areas have...

Spain weather forecasts show where holidays will be ruined by huge thunderstorms

Holiday hotspots could be battered by rain over the Easter weekend, according to Spain's weather forecasts. AEMET, Spain's meteorological agency, warned a polar mass has triggered a mid-April winter...

France chaos as prisons attacked with machine guns and vehicles set ablaze

French prisons came under attack last night with several vehicles set on fire and automatic weapons fired. French justice minister Gerald Darmanin said: "Attempts have been made to intimidate staff...

Spain 'parasite' warning as wild animals run rampant in towns

Wild boars have been venturing more frequently into urban areas across Spain in recent years, a trend largely driven by prolonged drought conditions. The ongoing climate challenges have led to a...

Avoid Barcelona and visit 'friendly, good value' Spanish city with beautiful beaches

Holiday destination options for British tourists seem to be dwindling this summer with protests against overtourism rife across Europe. From the overcrowded streets in Venice to the soaring house...

Spain anger after tourist ‘hooligans’ terrorise residents and run riot in city

Residents were left in terror after an incident where tourists ran riot setting off tampered with and illegal firewords. The incident in Valencia, Spain sparked anger and the auithorities said it was...

Beautiful Spanish holiday spot with 'perfect' climate has flights as cheap as £44

The weather may be good in the UK at the moment, but that’s likely going to change at some point, meaning that you’ll want to escape the pouring rain in favour of somewhere a little warmer.If...

'I'm an expat living in Spain - you can travel from Madrid to Alicante for £17'

The UK has seen a surge in the price of train tickets in recent years. In fact, studies even suggest they are now the most expensive in Europe.However, not all countries on the mainland suffer from...

Pompeii breakthrough as two incredible 'life-sized' sculptures discovered in ancient tomb

Since its discovery in the late 16th century, excavations of Pompeii's ruins have continued to shed light on the city's incredible life before it was buried by volcanic ash in 79 AD. A new discovery...

The beautiful and cheap Spanish city with 31C heat in April and £2.80 bottles of wine

Spain remains Brits' favourite holiday destination, with 17 million UK holidaymakers travelling to the country in 2023. The capital, Madrid, as well as Barcelona, Seville, and Valencia, are among the...

Spain protests LIVE: Thousands of furious locals to take to streets as tourism row soars

Tens of thousands of people across 40 cities in Spain will take to the streets in protest to demand a solution to the country's housing crisis. The protests in major cities and towns including...

'I'm a British expat in Spain - this the biggest problem living on the coast'

For many Brits, ditching the wet and grey skies of the UK for the sunnier climates Spain is the dream. It’s not hard to see why the southern European country has become such a popular destination...

Canary Islands issued rare 'red alert' with 80mph winds set to hammer tourist hotspots

A rare red alert has been issued for the Canary Islands as Storm Nuria is set to batter the popular tourist spot. The Spanish Weather Agency AEMET has warned that strong winds exceeding 80mph (130...

Best 4 places in Spain for expats to retire that aren't the Costa Blanca or Costa Brava

Spain has long been a favoured destination for British expats seeking an idyllic retirement in the sun. As of 2023, approximately 293,171 UK nationals were residents in Spain, according to census...

The pretty Spanish city with 23C heat in April but much quieter than Madrid and Barcelona

With 300 days of sunshine a year and average temperatures climbing to 23C in April, this hidden gem of southern Spain is about to become hugely popular thanks to an increase in flights from the UK....

Popular Spanish beach announces huge ban with £1,700 fine

A beach loved by Brits has introduced a new rule for this summer and it’s one that many might not be happy about. The prohibition of beachside smoking is set to be enforced on Alicante’s...