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Benidorm expat reveals what locals really think about Brits abroad

With anti-tourism demonstrations still springing up across Spain, a Benidorm resident has revealed what locals genuinely think about the British holidaymakers who descend upon the coastal...

Menorca family holiday nightmare as son sneaks onto easyJet to Milan instead of going home

A British family's holiday ended in chaos after their teenage son boarded the wrong flight and ended up in Italy instead of returning home to the UK. The 15-year-old became separated from his parents...

Empty beaches in Majorca as impact of protesters scaring off British tourists laid bare

Parts of Majorca have been deserted by visitors following a string of overtourism protests on the once popular Balearic island. Tourism officials and locals alike have noted a drop in holidaymakers,...

Major update on Majorca plane crash as bodies of pilot and boy, 13, recovered from sea

A major update has been issued following the plane crash into the sea in Majorca on Saturday (August 2) evening. An emergency response got underway after the incident at sea at Port Soller was...

Blow for protesters as Canary Islands break their all-time tourism record

Protests demanding tourism "degrowth" in one of Spain's most popular holiday destinations appear to have had little effect on the industry as June saw the highest-ever number of international...

Ditch the masses for little-known country with 'uncrowded beaches' and 'quaint atmosphere'

Overcrowded coastlines, rising tourist taxes, and overwhelmed infrastructure are becoming hallmarks of Europe’s most popular summer destinations. From the Balearic Islands to the Amalfi coast,...

Majorca tourists must know five things before booking trip to Spanish island

If you're mulling over a getaway to Majorca (known locally as Mallorca) this year, you may wish to take note of some insider tips from a recent visitor to the hotspot.Ella Kahan, who jetted off to...

Majorca cruise chaos as ships with twice legal limit descend on popular Spanish island

With the summer season full upon us, tourists from across Europe and further afield are beginning to descend on Spain and its popular island hotspots in their thousands. This weekend - the first...

Panic in Majorca as shops suffer 20% slump in sales as hotels appease tourists

Despite resorts being full of tourists, shops in one tourist hotspot are suffering this summer. Revenue has fallen in Majorca stores by up to 20% according to Pepe Tirado, president of the Acotur...

UK tourists face chaos in Majorca as airport warning issued

Brits heading to Majorca are being warned of airport chaos at the end of this week. A protest threatens to bring the busy Spanish airport to total standstill in just days, with cancellations and...

Panic in Majorca as 'stay calm' alert issued during transport chaos

Bus drivers in Majorca will carry out a second day of strikes on Monday, following Friday's walkout. Seven buses were reported damaged on Friday after tempers boiled over following some drivers'...

Brits 'kicked out of holiday homes by squatters' in Spain

British homeowners in Spain say their holiday villas are coming under a growing threat of squatters amid the country's housing crisis. Soaring rents and a shortage of affordable housing have...

Spain holidays threatened by 'significant weather risk'

The British dream of a sunny day on the beach in Spain may be at risk this weekend as yellow and even orange weather alerts have been issued for several tourist regions and islands. Thunderstorms and...

Airbnb panic as 2 more EU countries set for crackdown after Spain triggers 'domino effect'

Experts fear Italy will be the next country in Europe to target Airbnbs after Spain triggered a "domino effect" by introducing strict new laws that could affect British holidaymakers.Protests are...

Spain's alert for Brits using cash as a Euro note 'no longer accepted'

While a significant number of individuals have transitioned to card payments for their travels, some still favour cash, and there may be instances on holiday where cards are not accepted.If you're...