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The most popular Spanish holiday destination revealed - not Majorca or Canary Islands

Spain continues to be one of the most popular tourist destinations, holding the title as the second most visited country in the world after France. Last year, the southern Mediterranean country...

Spain counts the cost of 'nightmare' wildfire summer

Spain counts the cost of 'nightmare' wildfire summer2 days agoGuy HedgecoeBusiness reporter, Porto de Sanabria, north-western SpainGuy HedgecoeJosé Antonio Bruña, a honey producer, is standing on a...

‘Most popular’ European destination for Britons in 2025 named - full list

The most popular destination for British travellers has been revealed - and it’s not the sunny islands of Greece, or the romantic city break of Paris. According to analysis of Civil Aviation...

Spain arrests 19 on suspicion of torture and murder after 50 disappear from migrant boat

Spain arrests 19 on suspicion of torture and murder after 50 disappear from migrant boat1 day agoGeorge WrightSpanish National PoliceSpanish police say they have arrested 19 people suspected of...

Stop flying long-haul! World's best beaches are only 2.5 hours from UK and 24C in October

You don't need to fly halfway around the world when the world's best beaches are a short flight away (Image: Getty Images)There's no need to fly all the way to the Maldives or Caribbean to find the...

Stop flying long-haul! World's best beaches are only 2.5 hours from UK and 24C in October

Spain arrests 19 on suspicion of torture and murder after 50 disappear from migrant boat

Spain arrests 19 on suspicion of torture and murder after 50 disappear from migrant boat33 minutes agoGeorge WrightSpanish National PoliceSpanish police say they have arrested 19 people suspected of...

Canary Islands 'red alert' warning as temperatures in Tenerife about to hit 38C

The Canary Islands are currently experiencing an intense late-summer, early-autumn heatwave, with scorching temperatures set to descend later this week. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET)...

Tiny but beautiful European island named on world's 'Not Hot List' for 2026

Each year, tour operator Intrepid Travel names 10 destinations worldwide that will welcome more visitors in the coming years without losing their unique charm. For 2026, one of Europe's...

‘Otherworldly’ European islands where daylight never ends

When you think of summer island hopping, the crystal clear seas of Greece or the slow sunny days of Italy probably spring to mind. You’re less likely to think of paddling down cool fjords, camping...

Spanish PM vows to 'remove' 53,000 flats in latest war against tourists

Across Spain, the rapid growth of tourist rentals is intensifying an already dire housing crisis. In cities like Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia, thousands of homes that once housed long-term tenants...

Tourists heading to Spanish hotspot this September told to be wary of one issue

Several European countries draw massive numbers of holidaymakers, like Spain, France and Italy.Brits particularly favour Spain due to its proximity to the UK whilst offering stunning beaches, lots of...

Insiders respond to claims Prince William was 'determined to overshadow Prince Harry'

With his brother on a UK charm offensive last week, some critics have been quick to suggest that the Prince of Wales’s busy week of engagements was a last-minute bid to stop the Duke of Sussex...

‘I chartered a plane to a remote Florida paradise island and had it to myself'

One woman chartered a plane to a remote paradise island off the coast of Florida and said it felt like she had her own “opulent private island.”Amanda Jones started planning a trip to the Florida...

Panic in Greece as tourists abandon restaurants to get supermarket dinners instead

Greece’s restaurants are feeling the pinch this summer, even as foreign visitor numbers hit record highs. Tourism to Greece has been in itsprime, with 6.3 million international arrivals between...