In Spain Ryanair is not allowed now to fine passengers
A decision on the illegality of this method was made by the Spanish judge Barbara Cordoba. According to the judge, the cost reduction policy of the company has nothing to do with the policy of fines and penalties that applies Ryanair.
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Holidays in Spain 2011 at Fitur
On January 19, 2010 in Madrid starts one of Europe's largest tourist exhibitions - Fitur 2011. It is hard to imagine another more massive event, where holiday in Spain would have been presented so extensively. Fitur 2011 is the largest tourist exhibition
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Ban on smoking in Spain: restaurants are protesting
On January 2, 2011 in Spain came into effect ban on smoking in public places. Spain as one of the most smoking European nations decided to fight the tobacco smoke with radical legislative means.
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Rise of railway tickets’ prices in Spain
Train tickets’ prices in Spain will rise from 1 January 2011. The Spanish rail network RENFE announced that the prices of tickets for the train company are to grow by 2.3% - 3.1%.
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The Basque country is waiting for Olenchero
Olenchero mines the coal in the mountains, but before Christmas he descends to give gifts to the children. By tradition, on December 24 the Basque television and radio stations broadcast "Olenchero has begun to descend into the valley from the mountains t
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Tenerife overrun Malaga on Christmas Eve
Malaga is no longer the most popular city for holidays in Spain. In December 2010 Malaga lost leadership among urban transit travels in Spain.
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Cordoba: a giant chocolate souvenir for Christmas
Preparing for Christmas in Spain is not only the traditional Christmas markets taking place throughout the country, but also a number of unusual events that take place from Andalusia to the Basque Country. This time an unusual and large-scale preparation
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Will Ronda be included into the UNESCO World Heritage List?
Spanish town of Ronda will apply to UNESCO for inclusion in the list of World Architectural Heritage. Decision on the nomination of Rhonda belongs to its Mayor Antonio Marina. On November 23, 2010 Mayor of Rhonda suggested the City Council to consider the
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Andalusian hotels are closed for the winter
Hotels in Andalusia will continue the practice of closing for the winter season. And in 2010-2011 the the number of hotels that choose to close, will be even bigger than last year. Andalusian hoteliers note that despite the positive performance of the las
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The number of bars in Andalusia is growing
Despite the economic crisis and rising unemployment, in Andalusia there is a significant growth of new bars and restaurants. Over the past five years the number of bars increased by 6.5 percent and is the region currently has about 54 thousand different p
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The new flights will connect Mallorca and European cities
The main international airport of Majorca in the near future will open new flights. Some of them will become regular and some will be opened only during the summer season.
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Festival of olives in Andalusia
As it is impossible to imagine Italian cuisine without the famous Parmesan cheese, so is simply unreal to imagine Spanish cuisine without olives or olive oil. It is clearly noticed in the Andalusian cuisine - the southern autonomous region of Spain. In An
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Hotel on Mallorca will produce oil
In recent years you can often hear that in some ancient brewery or distillery opens hotel or a themed hotel. Many hotels in Andalusia also known for not only comfort in the rooms, but its restaurants. Nevertheless, such innovations, which were made by one
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Malaga will spent 50 000 euros for guideboards
Malaga is considered to be the capital of the Costa del Sol. The city has one of the largest international air terminals in Spain - Pablo Picasso Airport. By the way, Pablo Picasso was born in Malaga, so many tourists also want to explore Malaga as a home
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Andalusia will promote its services at Harrods
Andalusia will present its tourist opportunities in one of the most famous shops of London and the whole world - Harrod's. Throughout October luxury departments in Harrod's will be equipped with plasma panels, which will broadcast advertising of tourist r
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Zaragoza celebrates Fiesta Pilar
Fiestas del Pilar is one of such holidays. It is celebrated on October 12 in Zaragoza in honor of Mary of Pilar, who is the patron saint of the city. As legend tells, in January 40 AD, the apostle James saw the Holy Virgin Mary standing on a marble pillar
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Hotels in Andalusia had profitable summer
For Andalusia growth in the hotel segment confirmed predictions of Spanish politicians and economists, who called the tourism sector one of the first industries to overcome the effects of global crisis.
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Holidays in Spain: Costa del Sol awaits Obama
Marbella will be that resort, where the family of Obama will stop. Marbella enjoys a reputation of Spain's recreation center among bohemians.
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Historic hotel in Jaen is the best in Spain
Historic hotels of Spain, which also called "parador", not so long ago have become participants of the rating of the largest travel portals of the world by Trivago. Portal users selected the best of the best among 93 historic hotels in Spain.
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Day of St. John: The main summer holiday in Spain
Holidays in Spain are very popular also thanks to its numerous festivals. And it is not only due to the ability of Spaniards to have fun. They can make it varied. Even those holidays that are celebrated by virtually the whole Spain, each city has its own
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Beaches of Andalusia among the best in Spain
Beaches of Andalusia are the most preferred destinations for summer holidays in Spain for millions of tourists. Cleanness and latitude - these are the reasons why many people go to the beaches of Andalusia and its main resort of Costa del Sol. Not long ag
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The first five-star hotel in Malaga
In Malaga, the capital of the famous tourist coast of the Costa del Sol, was opened its first "five star" class hotel in the city. The actual opening of the new hotel Vincci Posada del Patio was held in mid-May.
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Holidays in Costa del Sol: towards Scandinavia
The Spanish Costa del Sol is known as, perhaps, the most popular summer resort area in the country. And Costa del Sol is popular not only among the Spaniards, but also among many tourists, who are mainly visitors from Germany, Great Britain and Scandinavi
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In Jerez is held a Horse Festival
For those who know about Jerez just as a nice alcoholic drink would be a small discovery the fact that it's also a city in Spain, which hosts a series of landmark festivals. One of them is Equestrian Festival in Jerez or Feria del Caballo, which began thi
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The Picasso Museum in Malaga expands its exposition
One of the main attractions of Malaga, the Picasso Museum in the palace of Buenavista, opens in its halls an extended exposition of works of genius artist. From 27 April to 20 July in the Picasso Museum you will see 72 new works, which will be first demon
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In Seville will be held the famous Feria de Abril
Throughout the year a magnificent Andalusian capital of Seville attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists from around the world. This city has deservedly achieve epithet "the most", because this is where the most exciting Corrida, the most fiery and pass
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For the hotels of Costa del Sol the Holy Week was most successful
Semana Santa or Holy Week is a week that anticipates Easter celebrations in Spain. In Andalusia Semana Santa is celebrated very broadly. The most large-scale celebrations are held in Seville, where to participate in a festive procession every year hundred
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Cruises are becoming increasingly popular in Andalusia
In 2009 the number of tourists who arrived in the port cities of Andalusia has increased by 20%. So was reported at the special Assembly, held in Seville by Suncruise AndalucĂa. Suncruise AndalucĂa represents the cruise sector on the tourist market of And
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Spain has launched an advertising campaign in social networks
Holidays in Spain will be promoted in social networks. Spanish Institute of Tourism Turespaña decided to promote national tourism abroad, including using the latest tools for today Internet marketing. Facebook, Twitter and Youtube are now those services,
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A new air terminal was opened in the airport of Malaga
On Monday, March 15, 2010, King Juan Carlos II and Queen Sofia attended the opening of the new third air terminal at one of the busiest airports in Spain - Malaga Airport.
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