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‘I hope parents won’t be judged for drinking a glass of wine’: María Moldes’…
Spanish photographer María Moldes and her partner were enjoying a meal after a day on a beach in Benidorm when she spotted two children sleeping on the nearby table.“It was hot and crowded, the ceiling fans were on and people were chatting,…
The DGT special operation on August 15 begins today throughout Spain
This Friday, August 12, the Special Operation of the DGT (Direction Générale de la Circulation) begins on August 15.
More than 7 million vehicle movements are expected over the next few days, stretching the Spanish road…
Unique recycling system will process 45,000 discarded mattresses from Costa Blanca town in Spain
A ten-year-old accumulation of old bed mattresses is removed from the Santa Pola eco-park and transported to Europe's only factory dedicated to recycling mattresses.
More than 45,000 mattresses are taken away by the…
A Singh in history: British couple accuse foul play of ‘Urban Turban’ celebrity
A UK couple have accused a popular Marbella celebrity of trying to steal their business.
Ross and Laura Turner claim Bally Singh - who calls himself 'the urban turban' - tried to scam their craft candle business during…
Airbnb names Britain’s best and most popular beach destination in the UK – full list |…
Airbnb's trendiest beach destinationsHornsea, East Riding of YorkshireWalton-on-the-Naze, EssexFleetwood, LancashireIngoldmells, LincolnshireSandown, Isle of WightFormby, MerseysideRedcar, North Yorkshire,Whitley Bay, Tyne and WearBognor…
How your Spanish holiday could be very different this year – and why it matters
The Iberian coasts and islands have long been popular destinations for party holidaymakers. As Brits in particular prepare to descend on Spain during the summer months in search of sun, sea and sangria, a flurry of recent headlines…
Three-year-old British boy who nearly drowned in Ibiza hotel was rescued by British guests
A British boy who nearly drowned at an Ibiza resort on Sunday was rescued by other guests from the UK, MailOnline has claimed.A witness to the incident said the boy - named Joshua - came down steps into the water, but was out of its depth…
Spanish cops crack down on Brits aboard MOBILITY SCOOTERS
Spanish cops crack down on Britons aboard MOBILITY SCOOTERS after surge in popularity sparked by Benidorm sitcom: Tourists face £425 fines as tired police target 'dangerous' drivingScooters are said to have been made popular by…
Spanish cops crack down on Brits aboard MOBILITY SCOOTERS
Spanish cops crack down on Britons aboard MOBILITY SCOOTERS after surge in popularity sparked by Benidorm sitcom: Tourists face £425 fines as tired police target 'dangerous' drivingScooters are said to have been made popular by…
The new trend of pool rental in Spain is taking off
THE rental of private swimming pools by the hour is becoming more and more popular among young people in Spain
There are around 200 swimming pools in Andalusia and 500 throughout Spain which allow customers to hire at…
Legendary Benidorm X-rated dancer Sticky Vicky provides health update after horrific fall as she…
BENIDORM legend Sticky Vicky has given her fans an update on her health after her horror fall landed her in hospital.
The X-rated dancer thanked her followers for their support during the days she spent in hospital after a knee injury.…
Covid cases rise in Europe’s top tourist destinations
Heading off to a vacation hotspot in Europe this summer? Well, it might be best to keep your cool. In recent weeks, major tourist destinations across Europe have reported a significant rise in Covid cases.
The tastes of France, Greece,…
Holidays in Italy: British tourists must pay to visit the beach in Sardinia with a new charge |…
However, this year tourists will have to follow strict new rules, including fees to visit some of the island's most popular beaches.Sardinia's popularity has caused the island problems due to overtourism, trash and sand theft.Known for its…
British expats love Benidorm’s pub culture as a quarter of Britons would miss British food a |…
Around 10% of Britons said they would miss their local pub too much to make the jump abroad.This could explain why the Spanish resort town of Benidorm is so popular among British expats.According to data from Spain-Holiday, Benidorm is the…
Bars in resorts like Magaluf and Benidorm could close early due to staff crisis
Holidaymakers heading to Spanish party hotspots like Benidorm and Magaluf could face longer waits for service at the hundreds of bars and restaurants used by British visitors. Hospitality bosses in popular resorts have reported major staff…
‘Hideous’ hotel and apartments planned for Newquay compared to huge Hilton complex in…
A major scheme to regenerate Newquay's clifftop road, Narrowcliff, has been described as "hideous" and a "monstrosity" by locals. The £100m project from developers Salboy was initially pitched to the local community as an opportunity "to…
Oh, my Moraira! Why I fell in love with this beach town on Spain’s Costa Blanca
Just about every travel guide I've read about Spain or the Costa Blanca has left me confused and frustrated when it comes to Moraira.
Indeed, almost every entry I've found so far has been short and somewhat…
Influencing isn’t really a job anymore – it’s a way of life
Although they might have every right to be concerned. Because this whole status show was happening in a country where you can't drink the water. A country that has serious problems with povertyCorruption, femicidesewage spills, the…
The weirdest places you can stay in the world – including giant mushroom villas and a…
VACATIONERS can now search for the most unusual properties on Airbnb thanks to the new label of the vacation rental site.
The OMG! The category features 500 quirky homes, including a guitar-shaped house in South Korea and a yacht stranded…
Holidays in Spain: Blue Flag Beaches and Best Coastal Areas in Spain | Beach vacation | Journey
Spain has obtained blue flag status for 621 beaches, 103 marinas and five tourist boats. Blue Flag beaches must meet a rigorous set of cleanliness, environmental, safety and accessibility criteria.Fernando Valdés, Secretary of State for…
Edinburgh lottery winner Jane Park nine years later – from surgery and Onlyfans to love and…
Jane Park has undergone a total transformation since hitting the Euromillions jackpot nine years ago, aged 17. Since becoming the youngest EuroMillions winner in 2013, the Edinburgh influencer, 25, has burned through much of her…
Rangers fans face extortionate prices in Sevilla as hosts cash in on Europa League final invasion
RANGERS fans will have to shell out exorbitant prices if they want to see their heroes play in the Europa League final in Seville.
light blues fans planned to invade the Spanish city by air, land and sea for the game against Eintracht…
Scam warning as couple left ‘penniless and homeless’ by vicious Facebook Airbnb scam |…
Appearing on BBC's Rip off Britain, the couple issued a warning about fraudulent and dangerous online adverts. Clare and Darren had lived in Benidorm with their two children, working in care and as DJs respectively.“We had several…
LISTEN ! : The definitive book on the Madeleine McCann case is now available as an audiobook
Sit back and relax. The definitive book on Madeleine McCann's complicated case is now available as an audiobook.
My Search for Madeleine by Olive Press editor Jon Clarke is published this week on the 15th anniversary of…
Covid restrictions in Italy: everything you need to know if you’re going to Eurovision in…
Eurovision 2022 is fast approaching and thousands of visitors from all over the world gather in Turin these days.
We are all excited to party again after two long years of isolation, but let's not forget that covid is still real, and we…
Bulky Ramla Bay Hotel Extension Will Drastically Change Marfa Views
Six years after issuing planning permission for a controversial heart-shaped extension to the Ramla Bay Hotel, the planning authority is set to approve another application to replace the adjacent four-storey hotel designed at the…
Screaming RAF officer washed out to sea past his wife and son on Hell’s Mouth beach
Sgt Stephen Hulsmeier had been enjoying a day at Porth Neigwl beach, known as 'Hell's Mouth', with his family and friends last August when tragedy struckPorth Neigwl Beach is also known as 'Hell's Mouth' (Image: Julie Cookson/WALES NEWS…
Benidorm welcomes the first international hotel brand with the debut of Mercure
With the Mercure Benidorm scheduled to open in June, the hotel will be the first non-Spanish branded hotel in the coastal market.As a conversion of the independent Benilux Park hotel, the 186-room hotel will also be the first Mercure in the…
Woman splits opinion after complaining vacation rental guests took ALL the toilet paper, toiletries…
AN AIRBNB owner has shared his opinion after complaining that his previous guests had taken all the supplies hidden in the property.
Anna Pearce, who owns a number of Airbnb properties, asked people what to do on her TikTok account…
Mexico City Historic Center Street Food Tour Reveals How Every Variety of the Humble Taco Tells a…
When I meet Jesús Gálvez, a taco tour guide in Mexico City's historic center, I'm intrigued to learn that he studied and worked for a decade as a chemical engineer. However, after taking salsa lessons, one of his fellow dancers introduced…