Catalonia, Spain

Spain sets new summer tourism record in 2025

Friday, October 3, 2025

Crowded Barcelona boulevard with landmark skyline illustrating Spain tourism record and overtourism concerns during the 2025 summer high season.

Titanium unveils micro-group 'Intimate Journeys'

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

An intimate small-group wine tasting on a Douro Valley terrace, illustrating Titanium Intimate Journeys with vineyard rows and historic estate backdrop.

Spain baggage-handling stoppages hit early flights

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Morning crowds queue at Ryanair bag-drop during Spain baggage-handling stoppages, with counters open but lines stretching across the terminal.

Spain to convert 53,000 tourist apartments to rentals

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Colorful Eixample apartment façades symbolize Spain tourist apartments as new short-term rental rules push non-compliant listings into long-term housing.

Santiago de Compostela overtourism sparks etiquette push

Sunday, September 21, 2025

A wide view of Praza do Obradoiro and the cathedral illustrates Santiago de Compostela overtourism as Camino pilgrims converge on the historic square.

Barcelona travel advisory, marches slow central corridors

Saturday, September 20, 2025

A managed march slows traffic on Passeig de Gràcia near Plaça de Catalunya, with cones and police vans, Barcelona travel advisory.

Spain Set to Ban Smoking on Terraces, Beaches, Bus Stops

Thursday, September 11, 2025

A Spanish café terrace displays a clear No Smoking sign as staff remove ashtrays, highlighting Spain's outdoor smoking ban across terraces and beaches.

September travel in Spain is now peak season

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Early September evening on a Spanish beachfront promenade, showing lively cafés and calm water, illustrating September travel in Spain during shoulder season.

Spain Leads Accessible Tourism, U.S. Travelers Top Spend

Monday, September 1, 2025

A step-free Barcelona tram platform with tactile paving, elevators, and clear wayfinding illustrates Spain's leadership in accessible tourism.

Star Clippers end-of-summer sale, up to $600 OBC

Monday, August 25, 2025

A Star Clippers tall ship cuts across calm blue water under full sail, illustrating the end-of-summer sale with onboard credit and prepaid gratuities.

Spain airport strikes, weekend walkouts target baggage and check-in

Saturday, August 23, 2025

A busy Barcelona-El Prat check-in hall during Spain airport strikes, with Ryanair bag-drop counters and stanchions forming long lines.

Azamara unveils 'Discover What the Locals Know'

Friday, August 22, 2025

Azamara ship alongside a Mediterranean old town harbor as locals stroll the quay, reflecting Destination Immersion and small-group cultural experiences.

Spain's 2026 Solar Eclipse Sparks Tourism Rush

Monday, August 18, 2025

A rugged northern Spain coastline with a low western horizon offers an ideal vantage for Spain's 2026 solar eclipse and growing astro-tourism.

Southern Europe Wildfires Snarl Travel, Choke Air

Friday, August 15, 2025

Fire crews and patrol vehicles manage a smoke-hazed highway closure in Galicia, capturing Southern Europe wildfires and related travel disruptions.

Spain and Portugal Airport Strikes Snarl Travel

Friday, August 8, 2025

Busy check-in hall at LIS with paused baggage-drop lanes during Spain and Portugal airport strikes, long lines forming near airline counters.

Spain Airbnb Delisting Will Remove Thousands of Rentals

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Colorful Barcelona apartments with rental signs illustrate the Spain Airbnb crackdown on short-term holiday rentals.

Stormy Weather Grounds Dozens of European Flights

Sunday, August 3, 2025

Grounded British Airways and Lufthansa jets glisten on a rain-wet Heathrow ramp after storm-driven European flight cancellations.

Iberian Wildfires Snarl Roads but Flights Hold Steady

Friday, August 1, 2025

Firefighters control a smoky mountain road in northern Portugal as Iberian wildfires disrupt summer travel plans across Portugal and Spain.

Wildfires Intensify in Portugal and Spain

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Wildfires intensify as flames sweep northern Portugal pine forests under a smoky summer sky.

Naxos to Lake Garda: US Travelers Embrace Europe's Local Gems

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Colorful Limone sul Garda waterfront at midday illustrates Lake Garda travel surge among Americans.

Brihuega Lavender Fields Struggle With Summer Crowds

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Rows of vibrant lavender in Brihuega glimmer under summer sun, illustrating overtourism at the famous Spanish fields.

Europe Airport Walkouts Peak: July 27-28 Disruptions

Sunday, July 27, 2025

Passengers queue under delay screens during Europe airport strikes, illustrating July 27-28 walkout impact and EU 261 rights.

Europe Airport Strikes: Compensation and Re-Routing Guide

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Multiple European carriers' jets sit idle at Rome Fiumicino amid Europe airport strikes, illustrating widespread disruptions.

Palma de Mallorca Airport Strike Sparks Peak-Season Disruptions

Friday, July 25, 2025

Wide-angle view of empty Palma de Mallorca Airport check-in hall during Spain airport strike.

Balearic Islands Bus Strike Set to Snarl Summer Travel

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Empty TIB bus in Alcúdia station during Balearic Islands bus strike disruption

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