Megaship with ocean's biggest water park makes its first ever stop in MálagaLegend of the Seas brings thrill rides, a botanical garden and a charity mission on its European debut Málaga has had quite a week for cruise arrivals, and this one might just take the crown. It follows two especially notable arrivals in the city.. 30/06/2026

Almería paves the way for El Alquián residents after months of complaints over a battered dirt roadThe Ayuntamiento has completed a €38,000 resurfacing project on Camino del Perdigal, turning a dirt track into a safe route in and out of the neighbourhood A dirt road that had been wearing residents down for months has finally been given a proper.. 30/06/2026

Spain set to raise VAT on holiday homes to 21% under new housing planTourist rental tax could jump considerably as Spain struggles to tackle the housing crisis  The Spanish government is set to bring a new package of housing measures before the Council of Ministers in July, with one change likely to catch the attention.. 30/06/2026

Buying from Shein or Temu just got a little more expensive as the EU's new parcel tax kicks in tomorrowA €3 customs charge on small packages from outside the bloc came into force on Wednesday July 1, targeting the flood of cheap imports from China If you have ever ordered something in Spain or elsewhere, from Temu, Shein or AliExpress and marvelled.. 30/06/2026

Fuel prices set to rise but Spain unveils new temporary relief planPetrol and diesel discounts will gradually be phased out across Spain between now and September Spain has moved to soften the impact of rising fuel costs with a new set of temporary discounts after confirming that its existing VAT relief on petrol.. 30/06/2026

Three Irish nationals killed in horror crash on the A-7 near MálagaA fourth man is seriously injured after two vehicles collided on the busy Costa del Sol motorway Three Irish people have died and another has been seriously injured following a car crash on the A-7 motorway near Málaga in the early hours of.. 29/06/2026

Málaga airport is having one of its busiest summers ever and it's only just getting startedMore than 6,100 flights are scheduled across the first ten days of the summer peak season, with international routes leading the way If it feels like there are more planes in the sky over the Costa del Sol than usual right now, that is because there are.. 29/06/2026

Renfe strike today: 320 trains cancelled across Spain as railway workers walk outThe 24-hour action affects high-speed, long-distance, medium-distance and commuter services, with a second strike day already confirmed for July 15 If you're travelling by train in Spain today, check your ticket before you leave the house. The Railway.. 29/06/2026

AI is becoming Spain’s new trusted adviserFrom shopping and job hunting to investing and checking company claims, artificial intelligence is now influencing decisions for millions of people across Spain Artificial intelligence is no longer just a novelty in Spain. According to a new report by.. 26/06/2026

Spain makes LGBTQ+ conversion therapy a criminal offenceAnyone found carrying out the practices in Spain now faces up to two years in prison rather than a fine Anyone who subjects an LGBTQ+ person to so-called conversion practices in Spain now risks a prison sentence, after Congress approved changes to.. 26/06/2026

Spain now has more than 3,600 speed cameras and the number is still growingNearly 1,000 new devices have been added in five years, with average speed cameras seeing the biggest rise of all If you drive regularly in Spain, the chances are there are significantly more cameras watching you than there were even a year ago. New figures.. 26/06/2026

Think twice before kicking a ball on a Cádiz beach this summerPlaying ball sports on the sand outside designated areas can land you with a fine of up to €750 under the city's beach regulations Every summer, the same scene plays out on beaches up and down the coast. A group of friends arrive, stake out a.. 26/06/2026

Ticks are spreading into Spanish cities and experts say vigilance, not panic, is the right responseClimate change and urban wildlife are bringing ticks closer to home than ever before, with two serious diseases now a genuine concern in parts of Spain If you think ticks are something you only need to worry about on a country walk, think again. Spain.. 25/06/2026

Torremolinos beaches get smart traffic lights to warn you when the sun gets dangerousFour beaches on the Costa del Sol have installed real-time UV radiation monitors to help beachgoers protect their skin Anyone who has spent a long summer on the Costa del Sol knows the feeling. You settle onto the sand, the sky is blue, there is a pleasant.. 25/06/2026

Space fans in Spain may be able to spot a giant asteroid passing Earth on SaturdayThe space rock will come within 2.56 million kilometres of Earth and should be visible from Spain with binoculars or a small telescope If you fancy a spot of stargazing this weekend you could be in for a treat, as a large asteroid is set to make a.. 25/06/2026

Spain's heatwave sends electricity prices soaring just as bills were already climbingPrices broke through €100 per megawatt-hour this week for the first time since March, with peak evening rates nearly doubling in just a few days If you have been reaching for the air conditioning remote more than usual this week, you are certainly.. 24/06/2026

Málaga cements its place as Andalucía's tourism powerhouse with eight million hotel nights and counting New figures show the province accounts for nearly 40% of all hotel stays in the region, with international visitors driving record-breaking results The numbers are hard to argue with. Málaga province has closed the first five months of 2026 with.. 24/06/2026

Cádiz burns its Juanillos: a night of fire, music and sharp political satireThe city marked Noche de San Juan in its own distinctive way, with eight elaborate effigies torched across the historic centre on Tuesday June 23 While much of Spain headed to the beach on Tuesday night, Cádiz did things rather differently. As.. 24/06/2026

Spain sets minimum scooter age at 15 and makes helmets compulsory nationwideThe long-awaited changes take effect from October 1, bringing new rules for scooter riders, cyclists and motorcyclists across Spain Electric scooter riders across Spain will soon face a new set of national rules after the Council of Ministers approved.. 24/06/2026

German tourist suffers brutal sexual assault in Almería before suspect almost drownsThe attacker dove into the sea after attempting to rape a holidaymaker near the Andarax River A 44-year-old German woman was left seriously injured after a violent attempted rape inside her motorhome in Almería, with the suspected attacker.. 23/06/2026