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A sign that says "hotel" outside a fancy looking building.

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EU legal action against Spain over tourist registration system

Anna Ellis

A person at the petrol station putting petrol in a car.

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Will petrol prices rise in July? Spain’s fuel tax break ends soon

June 6, 2026

The butt end of a cigarette sticking out of some sand.

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Sand, sea and smoke-free beaches on the Costa Blanca

Some popcorn and tickets to represent Spain's €2 cinema tickets to over 65s.

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Lights, camera, bargain: Spain’s €2 cinema tickets for over-65s

A very cute dog sitting i n a red car with the roof down.

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Costa Blanca traffic jam? Almost a car for every resident

The Costa Blanca now has more registered vehicles than ever before, highlighting the ...

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Run-off-road accidents: What Costa Blanca drivers need to know

Run-off-road accidents continue to be one of the biggest causes of serious crashes ...

A man's hand using a mobile phone.

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Bizum is about to change how Spain pays for coffee

Spain’s homegrown payment app Bizum is preparing for its biggest expansion yet, and ...

An arm reaching out of a car holding a hat! Enjoying driving in Spain.

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A guide to driving in Spain: Viva la road trip

Planning a road trip while in Spain? Here is some helpful advice ...

Two scooters on the road, you can just see the feet of the riders who must now adhere to the New traffic sign for scooters

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R-118: Spain’s new traffic sign tells scooters where not to scoot

Spain has introduced a new traffic sign, the R-118, designed specifically to regulate ...

Two young women on bikes surrounded by trees.

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New lane rules: Spain plans safer roads for cyclists

Cyclists are a familiar sight across Spain and the Costa Blanca. From the ...

A scrunched up bit of paper with the word "rubbish" written on it.

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Benissa goes high-tech with app-controlled rubbish bins

Benissa has started distributing access cards and mobile app codes for its new ...

A door with the numbers 90.

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Sun, sangria and Schengen rules: The 90-day debate rolls on

The debate around the 90-day rule for British travellers in Spain refuses to ...

A typewriter with a piece of paper in it saying "Digital Nomadism".

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Sun, sand & strong WiFi: Spain’s digital nomad visa tops the charts

Spain’s digital nomad visa is becoming one of the country’s biggest success stories ...

An open laptop with a black pirate flag on a red screen that could represent the fake Lidl scam in Spain

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Spain warns shoppers over convincing fake Lidl scam

Spanish cybersecurity experts are warning shoppers about a new online scam using fake ...

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