SPANISH NEWS

Spain remains on UK amber travel list A boost for Spanish tourism and British holidaymakers as the threat of “amber plus” recedes The UK government announced on Thursday August 5 that Spain is to remain on the “amber list” of international travel destinations.. 05/08/2021

Widespread criticism of plans to expand Barcelona airport Ecologists hope for support from Brussels in stopping projects to expand Barajas and El Prat airports Plans to enlarge the airport of Barcelona, which were announced by the Spanish government on Monday during a meeting with the regional government.. 05/08/2021

The 2021 Perseids meteor shower will peak in Spain on August 12 Shooting stars likely to be highly visible throughout Spain during mid-August On the evening of July 31, a stunning Perseid fireball was seen over central Spain, produced by a fragment (or meteoroid) from Comet Swift-Tuttle which impacted the atmosphere.. 04/08/2021

Spanish tourism has lost 7.4 billion euros due to lack of UK visitors this year Just 142,000 visitors from the UK in June as opposed to over 2 million in May 2019 Hopes for higher figures in July and August but inclusion on Germany’s red list dashes hopes of a bumper August All over Spain those working in the tourism.. 04/08/2021

10 per cent difference between diesel and petrol prices in Spain Diesel is 14 cents per litre cheaper, the widest difference reported in the last 5 years When the authorities in Spain consider measures to reduce the amount of air pollution and CO2 emissions due to car exhaust the spotlight almost always falls.. 02/08/2021

Great news for expats in Spain eager to see family as UK relaxes quarantine rulesVaccinated travellers will not have to isolate when flying to the UK from amber list countries, including Spain, from Monday, August 2 The UK government has relaxed quarantine rules for travellers from amber list EU countries, including Spain.. 29/07/2021

US government advises against travel to Spain and Portugal Spiralling Covid infection rates lead to Spain joining the UK on Level 4 warning status It is rapidly becoming apparent that the summer of 2021 will not see the revitalization of international tourism sector in Spain to anything like the extent that.. 27/07/2021

Current restrictions on non-passengers entering Spanish airports to continueFor the foreseeable future, only those travelling on flights will be allowed into airport terminals in Spain Spain’s new Transport Minister has confirmed that there are currently no plans to ease the restrictions at airports, which means that.. 26/07/2021

Germany places the whole of Spain on red list for travel Only the UK provided more foreign visitors to Spain than Germany in 2019! The international tourism sector in Spain was dealt yet another blow last Friday when the German government added the whole country – including the Balearic Islands.. 26/07/2021

The price of fuel in Spain 21 per cent higher than a year agoAlthough petrol and diesel prices in Spain continue to climb, they are still cheaper than the rest of Europe The price of petrol and diesel in Spain has continued its upward trajectory this week in Spain, jumping 0.57 per cent in just one week to.. 23/07/2021

Spain agrees to honour pre-Brexit agreement over Gibraltar borderSpain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs has agreed to enlist an EU agency to man the Gibraltar borders Post-Brexit negotiations over the control of the Gibraltar border ended in a stalemate on Tuesday with the London delegates insisting that they.. 22/07/2021

Larger than life Fallas of Valencia to make a spectacular comeback in September One of the biggest events in Valencia's calendar, the Fallas festival that traditionally combines satire and art will be held in September this year. The Fallas fire fiestas, normally held in March with bonfires on the 19th, have been postponed.. 12/05/2021

Spain remains Blue Flag world leader with record number of the iconic quality awardsSpain's beaches and marinas remain amongst the most distinguished in the world with a record 713 Blue Flags awarded. The Blue Flags are one of the most recognised voluntary awards for beaches, marinas, and sustainable boating tourism operators.. 11/05/2021

Alcohol and driving in Spain – legal limits and recommendations There seems to have been some confusion lately over the legal limit in Spain for the alcohol level of drivers, but the laws have not changed for some time and the figures above which fines can be issued remain the same. That is to say, for most drivers..