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Brits in Spain can drive again: driving licence exchange deal approvedNow you have to exchange your UK driving licence for a Spanish one – here’s how… Brits in Spain will be able to drive again using their UK driving licences and exchange their British licences for Spanish ones again, the British Embassy..

Climate change will see virtually all-year-round tourism high season on the Costa BlancaExperts are warning the holiday season in Alicante hotspots could stretch from March until October As greenhouse gas emissions continue to blanket the Earth, trapping in the sun’s heat, the world is reportedly warming up faster than at any point.. 14/03/2023

Flying high: Costa Blanca airports register record winter passenger numbersAlicante-Elche Miguel Hernández and Valencia airports have recorded the best February in their history Passenger numbers at Alicante-Elche and Valencia airports have reached record heights in terms of monthly traffic for a second consecutive.. 14/03/2023

Valencia Fallas, Spain: Dates, traditions, food and what to do in the Spanish fire festivalFind out everything you need to know to visit Spain’s unique festival of fireworks and fun The Valencia Fallas is a local traditional fiesta in Valencia, Spain, a colourful, riotous celebration that mixes bonfires, fireworks, spectacular art, very..

Light at the end of the tunnel for tens of thousands of Brits living in illegal Alicante and Valencia homesA new project hopes to finally legalise more than 194,000 homes, many of which were sold to expats in Alicante province over the last two decades The nightmare may soon be over for thousands of Brits, Germans and expats of other nationalities who.. 20/02/2023

Where do you still have to wear a face mask in Spain 2023?You no longer have to wear a mask on public transport in Spain, but there are still some places where it is a legal requirement to have a face mask Masks are no longer be compulsory on public transport in Spain. The measure was approved by the Council..

Incredible must-see canyons on the Costa BlancaThe Valencia Region is home to unique landscapes made up of gorges and stunning rock formations When it comes to spectacular canyons carved over millions of years resulting in spectacular gorges and rock formations, most of us understandably cast.. 06/02/2023

These are the bank holidays in the Valencia Region in 2023These will be the dates of the public holidays in the Valencian Community this year The regional government of the Comunidad Valenciana has revealed its calendar of red days and public bank holidays in Valencia and Alicante for 2023... 01/01/2023

How to book an appointment for a Covid vaccine or booster shot in SpainHere are instructions for making an appointment to get vaccinated against coronavirus in Spain It’s very easy to get a Covid vaccine in Spain if you’re a resident and are registered with the Spanish healthcare system. Whether you need your..

How to book an appointment for your flu vaccine in Alicante 2022Flu season is upon us again. Who should get vaccinated against flu this winter and how can you make an appointment? Influenza is a highly contagious viral epidemic disease that causes many people to get sick and die every year, especially the old and infirm..

Halloween in Spain and why November 1 is a public holiday‘All Saints Day’ is a bank holiday in Spain on Tuesday November 1 2022... find out why, and what is so special about this Spanish holiday November 1 is a national holiday in Spain every year, but why is the day after Halloween a Spanish public..

October 12 is a national holiday in Spain: everything you need to know about Spain DayBusinesses and schools are closed every Oct 12 in Spain to celebrate the public holiday Next Wednesday October 12 is a national holiday in Spain, celebrated annually as ‘Día de la Hispanidad’, also known as the ‘Fiesta..

Tabarca Island: alluring coves, spectacular scenery and a walled villageAlicante's Tabarca Island is located 8km from Santa Pola and is home to just 50 year-round inhabitants Tabarca is the only inhabited island in the Valencian region considered a paradisiacal destination for those looking for stunning coves, a Blue.. 31/08/2022

Best wild swimming spots on the Costa Blanca - from waterfalls to natural poolsThe Valencia region is home to more than golden beaches, take a look at its hidden lakes and aquamarine waterfall pools The Costa Blanca arguably boasts some of the most stunning beaches in Spain renowned for their golden sands and crystal clear waters.. 30/08/2022

These are the camping and motorhome rules in Spain that you have to knowWhat are the campervan and campsite rules in each region of Spain? Sales of campervans and motorhomes in Spain rose by 20% during the pandemic, with more people looking to take advantage of staycations and DIY driving holidays. There are now..

British Embassy clarifies rules for expats voting in local elections in SpainI am a UK citizen living in Spain. Can I vote in Spanish elections? The British Embassy in Spain has sent out a message clarifying what the current regulations are for expats who wish to vote in local elections in Spain. “Lots of you..

Which line should I queue in at the airport in Spain as a British citizen?We answer your questions about airport travel to Spain, such as ‘Can I use the EU line if I have a TIE or residency?’ Reports of hours-long queues at Spanish airports for UK citizens recently have sparked many to wonder if they can use the &..

Unvaccinated tourists can now enter Spain with just a negative testSpain has removed its requirement for Brits, Americans and other non-EU visitors to be vaccinated As of May 21, Spain has finally changed its rules to allow entry to travellers from outside the European Union who have not been vaccinated against Covid.. 23/05/2022

What is the tourist tax, how much is it and where in Spain do you have to pay it?Tourist taxes are becoming more common in cities around the world, meaning holidaymakers having to pay extra for hotel rooms The tourist tax is a surcharge that, in the last few years before the Covid-19 pandemic, became popular in several cities that..

INTERACTIVE MAP: where are the invisible speed cameras located in Spain?Spain has nearly 50 laser-powered radars that are hard to detect and which try to catch speeding drivers Speeding is one of the main causes of traffic accidents in Spain. That’s why the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) has increased control.. 10/03/2022
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