Category: Spain

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Balearic Islands Eye Higher Tourist Tax

Tourists visiting Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera could soon face a €15-per-day tax, nearly quadruple the current rate, under a new proposal aimed at curbing overtourism during the summer peak. The idea, put forward on October 23, 2025, by the Workers’ Commissions Union (CCOO), seeks not just revenue but deterrence. “This is not about raising…
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British Holidaymakers Warned of Hours-Long Delays at Madrid Airport

British travellers flying to or through Madrid are facing major disruption as an indefinite strike by passenger control staff at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport has triggered hours-long queues and widespread delays. The industrial action, led by Trablisa security staff, has left passport control and security checks overwhelmed, with wait times reported at up to 95…
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Spain’s Anti-Tourism Protests Spark Local Worries

Hotels in Majorca’s Soller Valley say they are struggling to attract visitors this summer, blaming anti-tourism protests for creating an unwelcoming image. Some residents now worry their message has landed too strongly. Restaurants also report slower trade, with some giving staff unexpected days off during what should be the busiest months. Spain has seen growing…
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Spain Travel Warning: Extreme Heat and Fires Threaten Holiday Plans

British holidaymakers heading to Spain this summer are being urged to take “extreme precautions” as soaring temperatures fuel dangerous wildfires across the country. Temperatures have climbed to 35°C in Madrid, 32°C in Seville, and 31°C in Barcelona, creating perfect conditions for wildfires. Thousands have already been evacuated in northern Spain after blazes broke out in…
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Ryanair Passengers Warned of Ongoing Strike Disruptions in Spain

Travellers flying with Ryanair in and out of Spain could face disruption from mid-August onwards as baggage handlers at several major airports prepare to strike. The General Union of Workers (UGT) has called a nationwide strike targeting Azul Handling, the ground services provider for Ryanair Group airlines in Spain. The strike is in response to…
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