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British expats sent major warning as Spain plans to axe popular visas in January

Admin - November 11, 2024

The controversial Spanish “golden visa” programme is closer to being cancelled, only seven months after it was first announced.The scheme grants residency to non-EU...

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Majorca defends tourist tax as Brits told ‘you’re welcome’

Admin - November 7, 2024

Brits were told they are "always welcome" in Majorca as the Balearic government defended its tourist tax at the World Travel Market in London.The...

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Ibiza and Majorca chaos as UK tourists ‘can’t even put down a towel’

Admin - October 24, 2024

She added: “Ibiza and Mallorca in particular get super busy once school lets out for the summer. We went to Majorca one August, thinking...

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British tourists’ lead in Spain snatched by another country – and it’s bad news

Admin - October 4, 2024

British tourists have been dethroned as the top nationality visiting Spain by the French.The UK’s long-running spell has come to an end, as 2.14...

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Spain crisis continues as popular city plans to cut power to curb overtourism

Admin - September 19, 2024

Valencia, Spain, is ramping up efforts to curb overtourism by cutting off electricity and water to illegal short-term holiday rentals.Mayor María José Catalá has...

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Spain now ‘victim of its own success’ as tourist numbers tipped to soar in 2024

Admin - August 26, 2024

There are fears that Spain could become a "victim of its own success" with the number of tourists visiting the country predicted to hit...

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Travel expert’s advice to tourists worried about ‘overwhelmed’ European cities

Admin - August 20, 2024

As more and more popular hotspots are lamenting the issues created by mass tourism, an expert noted there may be another way for people...

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Majorca panic as Magaluf mayor insists ‘Britons are welcome’ in tourism row

Admin - July 7, 2024

The mayor of Calvia, some 12 minutes from Magaluf, has insisted that "all Brits are welcome" on the island.Juan Antonio Amengual conceded there is...

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British expats warned as popular Spanish destination introduces strict new rule

Admin - June 24, 2024

When booking a holiday, many Brits enjoy travelling to a destination that features a warm climate and unique culture but is not too far...

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European capital city fighting overtourism with key ban lasting until 2025

Admin - June 20, 2024

Spain remains in the grip of overtourism, but some cities have moved to tackle the issue.As frustration among locals grows and erupts in demonstrations...

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Overtourism pleas ignored as even more British tourists flock to holiday hotspot

Admin - June 4, 2024

British tourists continue to flock to Spain despite the growing frustration at overtourism expressed by locals. Figures published on June 3 by Spain's National Statistics...