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Ryanair signals higher fares as bookings soar and passenger targets growBusy holiday periods and big growth plans push price outlook higher for Europe’s biggest budget airline Ryanair has warned that ticket prices on many routes, including popular flights to and from Spain, are now likely to rise more than it previously.. 27/01/2026

Luxury visitors splash the cash in SpainJust 3% of visitors deliver 20% of spending power Spain welcomed a record 97 million foreign tourists last year, up 3.5% since 2014, with spending leaping 6.8% to €134.71 billion. A new CaixaBank research report shows how luxury travellers, a mere.. 27/01/2026

Spain's rail crisis continues as new incidents affect high-speed and commuter servicesNew faults on AVE and commuter lines add to the growing list of incidents across Spain's rail network Spain's rail crisis continues as new incidents on commuter, medium-distance and high-speed lines add to ongoing disruption across the.. 27/01/2026

San Javier announces the dates of the 2026 air show at the FITUR fair in MadridOther key dates in the diary have also been confirmed as San Javier showcases its tourist attractions Estíbaliz Masegosa, the Councillor for Tourism in the municipal council of San Javier, has described the visit of a delegation from the municipality.. 27/01/2026

Nearly half of Costa Blanca visitors don't stay in hotels as accommodation debate intensifiesNew figures highlight the growing role of second homes and family stays, even as Alicante looks to expand its international tourism reach Nearly half of all tourists visiting the province of Alicante are staying in second homes or with friends and family.. 26/01/2026

Search called off for sailor and his yacht that went missing off the Costa BlancaMaritime Rescue has suspended its active search and rescue operations after weeks with no trace of the nine-metre yacht ‘Admirante’ After weeks of searching by sea and air, Spain’s Maritime Rescue service has officially called.. 26/01/2026

Trial starts in Alicante for criminal gang alleged to have sold used cars with the KM counters turned backTen defendants are accused of cheating around 100 second-hand vehicle buyers in the Vega Baja and Marina Baixa areas The suspects in a long-running alleged car scam in Alicante’s Vega Baja area are finally heading to court this week, with.. 26/01/2026

Another unsettled week with strong winds at times: Alicante weather forecast January 26-29Cloud cover will increase as the week progresses, with some rain and strong winds at times This week, the Alicante Province will see more rain, and the strong wind is here to stay for now. Temperatures will fluctuate throughout the week, but that.. 26/01/2026

Adamuz train tragedy: Death toll rises to 45 as search continues and families receive ongoing supportTwo more bodies recovered near the tracks in Córdoba while Spain continues to grapple with a series of serious rail accidents The Guardia Civil has confirmed that two more bodies have been recovered from the site of the devastating train crash near..

Too much month at the end of the money? 30+ ways to boost your income in Spain this JanuaryBankinter Spain shares dozens of original side hustle ideas to help stretch your budget after Christmas January has a habit of arriving with a nasty financial hangover. Christmas has been paid for, the sales are calling and suddenly it feels like.. 23/01/2026

Alicante and Benidorm celebrate record tourism year as Costa Blanca momentum buildsStrong international demand, festivals and events drive a standout year for the province’s biggest destinations The Costa Blanca’s two tourism heavyweights have closed 2025 on a high, with both Alicante city and Benidorm reporting record-breaking.. 23/01/2026

Police free kidnapped Norwegian in Alicante in 72 hoursFour arrested after alleged Swedish mafia gang demands €70,000 ransom A Norwegian man kidnapped in Alicante has been rescued by the Policía Nacional just 72 hours after his abduction, in an operation targeting the Swedish criminal organisation.. 23/01/2026

Doctors' strike threat returns as talks stall and February action confirmedAfter hopes of a breakthrough before Christmas, medical unions now set out a fresh timetable of nationwide strikes and protests For a brief moment before Christmas, it looked as though Spain’s long-running dispute between doctors and the Ministry.. 23/01/2026

Tourist rentals in Spain drop for the first time in years in the country's most popular holiday hotspotsA new Exceltur report shows how tourist rentals fell nationwide as a result of the new regulations The number of tourist rental properties in Spain’s 25 most visited destinations fell by 4.1% in 2025. This is the first nationwide drop.. 22/01/2026

Train drivers call a general strike from February 9 to 11 following train accidents in Adamuz and GelidaThe Union of Railway Drivers has warned of declining safety standards and announced legal action against those responsible for infrastructure and operations problems Train drivers across Spain have called a three-day general strike from February 9.. 22/01/2026

Musk polls fans on buying Ryanair in O'Leary Wi-Fi feudInsults lift airline bookings as CEO welcomes investment but rules out full takeover The public row between Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary began on January 14 over Starlink Wi-Fi (SpaceX's satellite internet service) for the airline.. 21/01/2026

Spain will be Europe's fastest growing major economy in 2026, according to IMFOnly the United States is projected to surpass Spain this year among advanced economies Spain is expected to be the fastest growing large economy in Europe in 2026, according to new forecasts from the International Monetary Fund. The IMF has upgraded.. 21/01/2026

Butane cylinder price edges up again for households across SpainA small increase takes the regulated price to €15.58, following higher transport and raw material costs The price of a traditional butane gas cylinder has gone up again in Spain, bringing an end to the brief relief many households felt late last.. 21/01/2026

Partner of Northern Irish murder suspect investigated after fatal crash in El CampelloMadison V., the 20-year-old British woman driving the BMW, is being investigated following a collision that killed a 54-year-old man A 54-year-old British man has died following a traffic accident on the A-70 in El Campello. The crash occurred.. 21/01/2026

No more ketchup or sugar sachets in Spanish restaurants after AugustThe EU's new plastic waste rules will force the hospitality industry in Spain to scrap sachets and miniature condiments It’s almost time to say goodbye to those little packets of ketchup, sugar and salt that clutter up restaurant tables.. 21/01/2026