One of Spain's top courts on Thursday backed a plan by Barcelona to ban holiday apartment rentals by 2028, rejecting an appeal that argued the measure infringed on the rights of private property owners.

Barcelona was the first Spanish city to adopt a radical decision to shut down all short-term rentals as a way of addressing rising rents.

Following the court ruling, Barcelona's local

The brand’s second hotel in Spain will reopen its doors on March 14, introducing a range of new experiences and offerings: new dining venues, an artisanal ice cream parlour, the highly anticipated opening of the Spa, and a Poolside Escape inspired by the HBO® Original Series The White Lotus, where guests can enjoy the finest cocktails and cuisine inspired by Maui, Taormina, and Koh Samui

The

Manilva, Spain’s budget-friendly coastal gem on the Costa del Sol, offers stunning beaches, rich history, and the lowest property prices for beachfront homes.

Nestled in the southwest of Malaga, the charming coastal town of Manilva boasts the most budget-friendly housing market among all seaside destinations in the southern region of Spain.

A recent report from Idealista, released

The hotel is opening the doors of its Royal Suite from March 5 to 9 to allow guests, locals and visitors to enjoy the work of the internationally renowned Madrid artist Secundino Hernández in an unprecedented exhibition in collaboration with Blanca and Borja Thyssen-Bornemisza

Four Seasons Hotel Madrid announces an exclusive experience in its Royal Suite, within the framework of ARCO 2025.

Floods across Spain have affected road and rail travel, with airport operations now suspended due to flooding Barcelona-El Prat.

Heavy downpours that began on November 4 caused flash flooding in the airport's Terminals 1 and 2 and in the car parks, The Independent reports.

According to airport operator Aena, the deadly storm has already led to the grounding of 70 flights and

Devastating floods in eastern Spain have left streets looking like something out of the apocalypse, in a scenario characterized by widespread damage and loss of life, in addition to the devastating impact on lives and infrastructure. On October 29, 2024, extreme flash floods caused by heavy rains washed away parts of eastern Spain, mainly in the province of Valencia.

Storms that hit the

Ibiza authorities have announced a limit on cruise ship arrivals at the popular tourist destination.

The Council of Mayors has announced that no more than two cruise ships can be allowed on Ibiza at any one time, in order to spread out visitor arrivals and reduce pressure on the island's infrastructure.

“When more than two cruises arrive at the same time, the port and transport

Archaeologists in Madrid have discovered shocking traces of humans and animals dating back 26,000 years at a construction site, according to the latest data. In addition to the footprints, the builders also discovered ancient stone artifacts. These workers were involved in the development of a housing project in the Mendez Alvaro area.

This amazing discovery led to a full-scale archaeological

Every day we hear stories of tourists damaging prominent tourist attractions. It was recently reported that two German tourists in their 20s were arrested for defecating in an elevator, lighting fire extinguishers, breaking a mattress and damaging furniture in the hotel where they were staying. A hotel in Mallorca, Spain, reported damages of €500 to local police and the tourists were arrested soon

Air China has announced the resumption of its international route between Shanghai and Barcelona.

Direct roundtrip flights registered CA839/40 and operated by Airbus A350 aircraft will resume on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays every week from August 27.

Tickets for this route are already on sale. Passengers can log into Air China's official website, app or other platforms to

Thousands of people took to the streets to protest against mass tourism on the island of Majorca on Sunday (July 21).

Pressure on holidaymakers in Spain has been mounting over the past few weeks. The demonstration called for limits on the number of tourists and short-term AirBnB rentals, leading to higher rents for locals.

Protesters carried signs that read: “Tourists, we love

According to recent events, the mayor of Barcelona, ​​Jaume Colboni, plans to increase the tourist tax for cruise passengers staying in the city for less than 12 hours. It is part of his ongoing efforts to address the effects of mass tourism in the Catalan capital. Colboni, a member of the Catalan Socialist Party, has introduced a series of measures since taking office last year aimed at reducing

Barcelona City Council voted to increase the city's tourism tax for the second time this year.

In April, the fee, designed to reduce tourist numbers and mitigate the effects of overtourism, increased from €2.75 to person per night to 3.25 euros.

However, due to the lack of desired results in October the fee will increase to 4 euros per person per night.

Visitors to

Barcelona is set to ban all short-term rentals in the city by 2029.

Barcelona Mayor Jaume Colboni announced that the city will immediately stop renewing existing short-term rental licenses and stop issuing new ones, according to Bloomberg.

“More housing supply is needed and the measures we are introducing today are aimed at providing more supply so that the working middle class

The Catalan government is introducing a system to measure water consumption in tourist establishments after Barcelona declared a drought emergency in February.

Although the city experienced consistent spring rains this year for the first time in four years, many residents and officials are concerned about the sustainability of Barcelona's dependence on tourism. As a result, measures will

Every year, about 800,000 tourists flock to Binibeka Vell, a tiny white village on the island of Menorca, often called " Spanish Mykonos" due to its similarity to the popular Greek island. This picturesque village, with its quaint streets and sparkling turquoise waters, has become a major attraction in Spain's Mediterranean Balearic Islands.

But the influx of tourists has put a significant

The government of the Spanish Balearic Islands announced a ban on the sale of alcohol from 21:00 to 08:00 in order to combat overtourism.

The law prohibits the night-time sale of alcohol in Llucmajor, Palma and Calvia in Mallorca and San Antonio in Ibiza. The law only applies to shops, not bars, restaurants and clubs. However, the new decree also bans the public consumption of alcohol

The suburb of La Salute, where Park Guel is located, built by Antonio Gaudi, has entered into an agreement with Google and Apple Maps on removing bus routes from maps to discourage tourists and reassure locals.

Although Barcelona recently introduced a tourist tax, people living near popular tourist attractions, including residents of La La Salute argue that the tax does not relieve the

When thinking about retirement, many people dream of spending their golden years exploring the world. However, such endeavors often entail significant costs, effort, and careful planning. However, there is a country that alleviates much of the financial burden associated with travel for retirees. Spain, consistently ranked among the world's best places to retire, is pioneering a unique initiative

Spain will abandon its so-called “golden visa” program, which grants residence rights to foreigners who make large investments in real estate in the country , Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez told reporters on Monday.

Ending the scheme would help make access to affordable housing “a right and not a speculative business,” Sánchez said.

The program grants non-EU citizens who invest