Recently, anti-tourism protesters have defaced hundreds of sunbeds in Tenerife in the Canary Islands. This is the latest of many instances where residents have taken to the streets (or beaches) to make themselves heard. As with recent protests in Mallorca in the Balearic Islands, locals have had enough as they are priced out of the rental market. Anti-tourism...
With all the talk these days about overtourism, visiting Menorca in the Balearic Islands is also perfect in the winter months. Instead of mixing with crowds of fellow travelers, the winter months offer a quieter and more laidback experience in Menorca. Visit Menorca in the winter Due to its enviable climate, the Balearic Islands extend their active tourism season...
Spanish winery Bodegas de los Herederos del Marqués de Riscal just claimed the top spot in the World’s Best Vineyards 2024. Previously, the award-winning Rioja winery finished second in the World’s Best Vineyards in 2021, 2022, and 2023, but has finally claimed first place in the awards ceremony held on Monday. Read on to find out which wineries featured in the...
The Weekend Beach music festival is a hugely popular event that has been held in Torre del Mar since 2014. While the dates have now been announced for the event’s tenth anniversary, confirmation of a new venue has yet to be revealed. Read on to find out more about this year’s exciting Weekend Beach music festival on the Costa del Sol in Spain. Weekend Beach music...
Do you want to move to Spain as a digital nomad? While many areas won’t make you welcome, one region is luring you with a generous grant. Moreover, Extremadura is more than welcoming remote workers. Extremadura to lure digital nomads with a €15,000 grant With overtourism rearing its ugly head in many European nations, digital nomads have become unwelcome and accused...
Around 717 people formed a nudist human chain on Torn Beach in Hospitalet de L´Infant in Tarragona, Spain on August 4. According to a statement from the Catalan Naturism Club, the human chain formed part of the Third Nudist Record of Catalonia, which took place on July 12 along 20 Catalan beaches. Many members were unable to participate due to bad weather leading to...
Since the end of the pandemic, travel is back in full force – in fact, numbers have grown so much that the term “overtourism” is now trending. When it comes to Spain, certain popular tourist cities are taking steps to fight overtourism and cut back on house pricing for residents. How will this affect you as a traveler visiting Spain? Valencia joins Barcelona, the...
Spain stands tall as the hottest destination for train travel in 2024 with an excellent rail service that combines comfort, efficiency and affordability. Meanwhile, it was the first European nation to boast three excellent high-speed rail operators. This gives travelers many options to explore Spain’s diverse landscape and visit its vibrant cities. Spain and high...
The ride-hailing app Uber has proved hugely popular for getting around on four wheels, but now it is expanding its offer on the water. Whether enjoying a cruise or being transported by yacht, these new water-based options are set to make life easier this summer. Uber Boat takes to the water this summer Popular ride-hailing app Uber is taking to the water this summer...
No matter where Americans live, the Fourth of July is an important date to be celebrated. When it comes to Americans living on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain, they get to celebrate at the “Stars & Stripes” Independence Day party in Benalmádena. Live music by some of the coast’s top entertainers accompanies an afternoon of typical USA cuisine. ‘Stars &...