With a reputation as the ultimate ‘Brits abroad’ destination, Benidorm is bucking the trend and ditching the anti-tourism sentiment that has made its way across Spain in recent months. This year the country adored by British holidaymakers has been plagued with overtourism protests, particularly in the archipelagos of the Balearics and the Canaries as well … Read more
Puerto Banus, a popular destination among celebrities, has been voted the worst seaside resort in Spain by holidaymakers, despite being home to several highly praised attractions. The resort, known for its glitzy atmosphere, received low marks across several key categories in a recent survey conducted by the consumer group Which?. The survey, which gathered responses … Read more
Spanish authorities have begun confiscating beach loungers and umbrellas from tourists who reserve prime spots but abandon them, sometimes even before sunrise. This action addresses the issue of selfish beachgoers who hog public space. Local governments in popular Spanish tourist destinations, including the mainland, Balearic Islands, and Canary Islands, have implemented fines for beachgoers who … Read more
“Our housing emergency obliges us, forces us, to change the way we do things and to put the priority on housing above our policies for accommodating tourists,” Bonet says. A block of flats whose residents are at risk of eviction to make way for short-term rental apartments. The banner brings attention to “violent harassment” and … Read more
According to data analysts NATIV, tourism accounts for 83% of Ibiza’s GDP. But, the cost-of-living crisis could see Ibiza empty of its usual party-goers this summer. This news comes after reports that the Balearic Island may be replaced by a “new Ibiza” quickly becoming popular amongst British tourists. With a whole town strip nicknamed “Bodrum … Read more
