ANDALUCIA NEWS

High prices push tourists to rethink Spain holidays despite record takingsShorter stays and rising costs signal a shift in travel habits at home and abroad Spain’s tourism industry may be breaking revenue records, but new figures suggest the sector’s golden goose might be losing a little of its shine as high prices.. 09/02/2026

Passenger attacks Ryanair employee over hand luggage dispute at Palma AirportThe incident reportedly escalated quickly during check-in for a Ryanair flight to Madrid, leaving staff and passengers shaken According to local reports, a passenger at Palma de Mallorca airport got into a violent confrontation with a Ryanair employee..

3-day train drivers' strike kicks off in SpainRailway unions have launched nationwide action this week to demand improved safety measures following the two fatal rail accidents in January A three-day strike by train drivers has begun across Spain, causing widespread disruption to rail services.. 09/02/2026

International buyers and cash purchases shape a historic year in Spain's property marketNearly 97,000 homes were sold to international buyers last year, and around 3 in 10 purchases were made in cash, even as house prices rose across the country Spain's property market saw a busy year in 2025, with sales reaching.. 09/02/2026

Andalucía weekly weather forecast February 9-12: Showery spells and blustery windsRainy, breezy days continue, with midweek temperatures lifting a little and the Mediterranean coast seeing the best brighter breaks Blustery Atlantic weather rolls on into the new week across Andalucía, bringing further showers, longer spells of.. 09/02/2026

British father dies after late-night fall from hotel balcony in TorremolinosThe 37-year-old had been on a family holiday in the Costa del Sol ahead of the anniversary of his baby daughter’s death A British father has died after falling from a hotel balcony in Torremolinos while on holiday with his fiancée and children.. 09/02/2026

Storm Marta leaves Andalucía reeling after more than 10,600 emergency incidentsFlood rescues, evacuations and road closures continue even as rain finally eases Andalucía is facing the aftermath of Storm Marta after emergency services dealt with more than 10,600 incidents across the region, highlighting the scale of an atmospheric.. 09/02/2026

Entire town of Grazalema evacuated as record rainfall triggers fears over unstable groundResidents moved out as Storm Leonardo saturates aquifers and causes unusual underground activity   #BorrascaLeonardo | Actualización con motivo del temporal 🌧️ ▶️ Imágenes aéreas, captadas por medio.. 06/02/2026

New EU border checks raise fears of lengthy airport queues for UK travellersBiometric entry system already causing delays at popular Spanish and European destinations UK holiday makers in Spain or heading to Europe are being warned to brace themselves for potentially long queues at passport control as the EU’s.. 06/02/2026

Doñana begins recovery as rains refill marshlands and aquiferHeavy winter rainfall gives hope for wildlife after years of drought The Doñana has received a welcome boost to the natural park, following the recent heavy rainfall and alerts across Andalucía due to Storm Leonardo. Eloy.. 05/02/2026

Spain clarifies migrant regularisation rules on overseas criminal recordsNew draft reveals time limits, legal definitions and a fallback option if foreign paperwork never arrives Spain’s planned mass regularisation of undocumented migrants is taking clearer shape, with new details revealing how overseas criminal records.. 05/02/2026

Silent lung cancer risk in Spain: What the radon map really showsOn World Cancer Day experts warn about a hidden gas linked to hundreds of deaths each year World Cancer Day, on February 4, has again turned the spotlight on lung cancer in Spain and on a risk factor many people have never heard of. Specialists estimate that..

Employees in Spain have legal right to stay home during severe weather alertsThe Ministry of Labour reminds employees throughout Spain that they can claim paid leave during orange and red storm warnings As Storm Leonardo continues to batter Spain with intense rainfall, the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy has reminded.. 05/02/2026

Work starts on 'Virgen de la Esperanza', Andalucía's biggest hospitalNew Málaga mega-hospital aims to transform public healthcare by 2032 Málaga has begun building what is set to be the largest hospital in Andalucía and one of the biggest in Spain. The new Virgen de la Esperanza hospital will form.. 04/02/2026

Relentless rain brings mixed fortunes for Andalucía as farms grind to a halt but reservoirs surgeStorms have eased water worries but left farmers unable to work saturated land Created with AI   After nearly two weeks of almost constant rain, Andalucía is facing a strange and uneasy balance. While reservoirs across the region are.. 04/02/2026

Spanish tax return 2025/2026: Key dates and complete guide to avoid missing deadlinesThe income tax campaign, or Declaración de la Renta in Spain, starts a day early this year on April 8 Tax season is rolling around again and April marks the start of the 2025 income tax return campaign (Declaración de la Renta), even.. 04/02/2026

Rising rat sightings spark warning from environmental health experts across SpainProfessionals call for coordinated action as rodents are increasingly spotted in towns and city centres Environmental health specialists are warning that rats are becoming more visible in towns and cities across Spain, and they say the problem will only.. 03/02/2026

DGT fine emails are a scam, officials confirmPhishing fraudsters pressuring drivers to click fake payment links Image created with AI   A worrying email claiming to be from Spain's DGT (Directorate General of Traffic) is circulating, warning of an unpaid fine that could double if.. 03/02/2026

Hacker claims huge breach of Spain's tax dataCybercriminal offers 47.3 million taxpayers' details for sale online as investigators check the claim A hacker attack on Spain’s Ministry of Finance is under investigation after a cybercriminal claimed to have accessed tax data on almost the.. 03/02/2026

Car thieves turn their attention to Spain's new V16 emergency beaconPolice warn thefts from vehicles are rising sharply as the mandatory device becomes a new target Spain’s new V16 emergency beacon, now compulsory for drivers, is fast becoming an unexpected prize for car thieves, with police reporting a sharp rise.. 02/02/2026