ANDALUCIA NEWS

Estepona's seafront just got a little more interesting this summer with a new evening marketAround thirty stalls selling handmade crafts, street food and rides have opened along the promenade, running until September 6 If you are spending time in Estepona this summer and find yourself at a loose end on a warm evening, the seafront just gave.. 09/07/2026

The best places in Spain to experience the 2026 total solar eclipseMillions will look skyward on August 12 as Spain experiences its first total solar eclipse in more than a century On August 12, 2026, Spain will become one of the most sought-after destinations on the planet for eclipse chasers.   For the.. 09/07/2026

New EU travel permit for Brits pushed back againThe €20 pre-travel authorisation for non-EU visitors is now unlikely to launch before 2027 For months, British travellers heading to Spain and other EU countries have been preparing for a series of new border controls. First came the Entry/Exit System.. 07/07/2026

Málaga launches direct summer flights to booming Middle Eastern capitalThe new route will operate from the Costa del Sol three times as week from July 14 Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is set to launch a new direct connection to Riyadh, giving travellers on the Costa del Sol easier access to Saudi Arabia's rapidly.. 03/07/2026

Skip the summer taxi queues and let Airport Buses take the stress out of your Murcia transferAirport Buses offers four routes covering the Murcia coastline, Costa Blanca south and as far as Mojácar in Almería With the summer holidays in full swing and Murcia International Airport busier than ever, the last thing anyone wants.. 02/07/2026

Spain slashes bus fares by 22% on dozens of national routesThe new 34-corridor network to serve 30 million passengers across 1,682 towns in Spain On the very day petrol and diesel prices are going up, the government has announced the welcome news that bus travel across Spain is set to get cheaper, greener.. 01/07/2026

Megaship with ocean's biggest water park makes its first ever stop in MálagaLegend of the Seas brings thrill rides, a botanical garden and a charity mission on its European debut Málaga has had quite a week for cruise arrivals, and this one might just take the crown. It follows two especially notable arrivals in the city.. 30/06/2026

Málaga airport is having one of its busiest summers ever and it's only just getting startedMore than 6,100 flights are scheduled across the first ten days of the summer peak season, with international routes leading the way If it feels like there are more planes in the sky over the Costa del Sol than usual right now, that is because there are.. 29/06/2026

Think twice before kicking a ball on a Cádiz beach this summerPlaying ball sports on the sand outside designated areas can land you with a fine of up to €750 under the city's beach regulations Every summer, the same scene plays out on beaches up and down the coast. A group of friends arrive, stake out a.. 26/06/2026

Torremolinos beaches get smart traffic lights to warn you when the sun gets dangerousFour beaches on the Costa del Sol have installed real-time UV radiation monitors to help beachgoers protect their skin Anyone who has spent a long summer on the Costa del Sol knows the feeling. You settle onto the sand, the sky is blue, there is a pleasant.. 25/06/2026

Málaga cements its place as Andalucía's tourism powerhouse with eight million hotel nights and counting New figures show the province accounts for nearly 40% of all hotel stays in the region, with international visitors driving record-breaking results The numbers are hard to argue with. Málaga province has closed the first five months of 2026 with.. 24/06/2026

Spain sets minimum scooter age at 15 and makes helmets compulsory nationwideThe long-awaited changes take effect from October 1, bringing new rules for scooter riders, cyclists and motorcyclists across Spain Electric scooter riders across Spain will soon face a new set of national rules after the Council of Ministers approved.. 24/06/2026

Málaga is ending June with two very special cruise arrivals, and one of them is among the largest ships ever builtA compact polar expedition vessel and a 7,600-passenger Royal Caribbean giant are both making their debut in Málaga waters before the month is out June has been a busy month for cruise traffic in Málaga, and it is ending with a flourish... 23/06/2026

Six beautiful Spanish islands you can visit this summer without catching a flightFrom Murcia to Galicia, these island getaways offer crystal-clear waters, history and spectacular scenery Isla del Fraile / Wikipedia   When people think of island holidays in Spain, the Balearics and Canaries usually come to mind first.. 23/06/2026

Airport Buses launches new routes that make summer travel to Murcia Airport even easierAirport Buses provides straightforward, prebooked air-conditioned transfers linking Murcia Airport with key coastal and inland destinations For anyone living along the Costa Cálida, Costa Blanca or down towards Almería, getting to.. 22/06/2026

Imserso opens applications for 2026-27 budget holidays for retireesPensioners and eligible retirees have until July 10 to apply for subsidised breaks across Spain The application period has opened for Spain's hugely popular Imserso travel programme, giving pensioners and retirees the chance to enjoy heavily subsidised.. 18/06/2026

Jerez is pulling out all the stops this summer and there has never been a better time to visitAs Spain's Gastronomic Capital for 2026, the city has just launched a packed programme of 107 events running from now until the end of September If Jerez has been on your list of places to explore, this summer might just be the perfect moment. The.. 12/06/2026

Havana no ni ná: Cádiz is the real Cuba of EuropeWith La Caleta beach, a lively old town and easy-going prices, this coastal city offers a very different kind of Spanish break Cádiz’s own phrase, “no ni ná”, is a local saying that reflects the upbeat spirit of the city.. 23/04/2026

The definitive guide to choosing a health insurance policy for expats Are you planning to move to Spain and looking for a health insurance policy specifically designed for expats? We understand that such an abundance of information can be overwhelming, particularly when you wish to make a decision as quickly as possible.. 07/04/2026

Airport Buses is making Easter travel to and from Murcia Airport easier than ever this springFares start from just €8.99 for adults and children travel at half price, making it a great option for families heading to the south of Spain this Easter Easter is one of the busiest times of year in Spain, with Holy Week bringing a packed programme.. 17/03/2026