It is the eyes peering from the canvases that get him, their gaze piercing the boundary between art and life. That is why Irish novelist John Banville prefers to visit Spain’s Prado Museum during its opening hours – even though he has been invited to browse anytime as part of a month-long literary fellowship. Still, … Read more
As housing protests continue across Europe and the UK due to the impact of short-term rentals, Airbnb has released data showing the cheapest dates for British families to book holidays. This data provides a crucial insight into cost-effective travel options amid rising living costs and heightened concerns over Airbnb’s effect on local housing markets. Airbnb’s … Read more
Pressure continues to grow in popular European travel destinations for a response to the negative impacts of mass tourism. This week the Czech capital, Prague, announced a ban on organised nighttime pub crawls. It came a day after residents in Spain’s two biggest cities marched in protest against rising property prices amid housing shortages they … Read more
Thousands took to the bustling streets of Madrid on Sunday in a cry against the ruinous impacts of over-tourism and online accommodation giants like Airbnb, which are blamed for community disruptions across Spain’s capital and beyond. Placards were waved emphatically with the message “housing is a right, not a business,” and calls reverberated for action … Read more
Spain is grappling with one of the deadliest summers in its recent history as extreme heatwaves have claimed the lives of 544 individuals in just the first week of August 2024. The intensifying climate crisis is not only threatening the lives of locals and tourists, it also casts a shadow over Spain’s tourism industry, a … Read more
The next-day delivery for European Union countries includes a €2 (US$2.20) service for parcel deliveries to Spain and Portugal, the company announced on Tuesday during its 2024 Smart Global Logistics Summit in Hangzhou, capital of eastern Zhejiang province. A three-day delivery option, which costs from €3 to €5, is also available in other countries in … Read more
Madrid has been subject to an increased crime rate in the first half of 2024. The Madrid Municipal Police have recorded a significant amount of crimes taking place in the capital compared to previous years – with local news outlet El Mundo claiming “a crime every two and a half minutes” is committed in the … Read more
Paris-based Table by Bruno Verjus, another self-taught chef, moved up to third spot after entering the list for the first time in 2023 in 10th place. Maido in Peru, headed by Mitsuharu “Micha” Tsumura, who also won the Chef’s Choice Award, rounded out the top five. Disfrutar’s Oriol Castro (left), Eduard Xatruch (centre) and Matei … Read more
Authorities worldwide are grappling with similar issues: Canada, Australia, Malaysia and Italy are among many countries where rules have been tightened around short-term rentals to protect local communities. Candelaria harbour in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. Photo: Shutterstock Minister of Tourism for the Canary Islands Jessica de Leon said enforcement support for the seven islands’ 35 … Read more
A trip to Madrid can be made extra special by adding visits to two “spectacular” cities nearby, a travel expert has said. Steve Hanson said the capital of Spain offers a relatively less expensive alternative to Paris and London when it comes to hotels and restaurants. Madrid’s galleries and historic buildings also possess great appeal. … Read more
