Andalucía's hotels enjoy a record breaking August, and the Costa del Sol is cashing inOvernight stays hit their highest August total since 1999, with Málaga leading the way on prices too Andalucía's tourism sector has had a summer to remember. Hotels across the region recorded 7.72 million overnight stays in August, a.. 23/09/2026

British stroke survivor celebrates first anniversary of thriving Seville Expat AgencyA year on from launch, The Seville Expat Agency has guided clients from around the world through Seville's property market The Seville Expat Agency has just marked its first anniversary, celebrating a year spent guiding international newcomers.. 23/09/2026

Spain's next total solar eclipse is already sending flight bookings soaringThe 2027 total solar eclipse will sweep across southern Spain with some locations getting almost five minutes of total darkness Spain’s August eclipse spectacular may have only just happened, but the countdown to the next big celestial show.. 23/09/2026

Flights to Spain could cost £150 more by 2050 under new UK climate proposalsThe Climate Change Committee says airlines must pay to clean up their emissions if Heathrow expands, and passengers will likely foot the bill If you fly regularly between Spain and the UK to visit family or friends, a new report from Britain's official.. 22/09/2026

September 25: Free guided tour opens up one of Spain's most beautiful villagesMojácar Town Hall is offering a free guided tour of the historic centre to celebrate World Tourism Day Mojácar is the perfect setting to celebrate World Tourism Day, with the local Town Hall organising a free guided tour of the picturesque.. 22/09/2026

Cádiz's new hospital takes a major step forward with almost €50 million investmentRegional government to fund project design and works coordination, bringing long awaited healthcare upgrade closer to reality The new hospital for Cádiz has taken its most concrete step yet, with the Andalusian Regional Government set to allocate.. 22/09/2026

The EU is capping cash payments at €10,000 from 2027, but Spain already has stricter rules in placeWhat the new regulation means in practice depends on whether you're a resident, a non-resident or running a business Cash is quietly becoming more complicated across Europe and if you live in Spain or spend significant time here, it's worth.. 22/09/2026

Jerez sets the date: Christmas carol season kicks off three weeks early this yearMayor confirms zambombas will fill the city's streets from Friday November 20 through to Christmas Day Christmas might feel a world away right now, but Jerez de la Frontera has already pencilled in its festive calendar. Mayor María José.. 22/09/2026

Rising diesel prices in Spain could soon push up your grocery billEconomists in Spain warn the surge in agricultural diesel prices could feed through to food prices within months Fuel prices have surged in recent weeks amid renewed conflict in the Middle East and experts warn the increase will not stay confined.. 22/09/2026

Flu and Covid both on the rise again across SpainFlu positivity has doubled in Spain compared to last year while Covid infections are shooting up among infants under one Flu cases exploded across Spain right before Christmas last year, then largely faded from the headlines as spring took hold. Now.. 22/09/2026

New rules mean your work contract has to tell you a lot more from next monthRoyal Decree 723/2026 comes into force on October 5 and expands what employers must put in writing If you're employed in Spain, changes are coming to what your employer legally has to tell you about your job. Royal Decree 723/2026 was published in.. 21/09/2026

Andalucía is actively courting Chinese, Japanese and South Korean tourists and it's easy to see whyAsian visitors spend more, travel outside peak season and tend to seek out exactly the kind of cultural experiences the region does best A delegation from Andalucía's Ministry of Tourism is currently on the road in Asia, running professional.. 21/09/2026

Taxi driver stabbed 16 times still drove himself to the police stationBrit arrested after brutal knife attack in Seville industrial estate leaves cabbie needing hospital treatment A taxi driver in Seville is recovering in hospital after being stabbed 16 times by a passenger in an attack so violent the knife's handle.. 21/09/2026

Andalucía weekly weather forecast September 21-24: Settled and sunny with easterly winds along the coastLargely clear skies and rising temperatures this week, with breezy conditions around the Strait and a hint of warmth returning inland After the recent dramatic storms in parts and sharp temperature drop across the east, Andalucía gets a much quieter.. 21/09/2026

Autumn officially arrives in Spain this week as days start getting shorterThe autumn equinox arrives on Wednesday with almost equal hours of daylight and darkness Summer is officially coming to an end in Spain this week, although you might not notice much difference in the weather just yet.   The autumn equinox.. 21/09/2026

Andalusian classrooms grow more diverse as controversial Arabic scheme is axedForeign pupil numbers rise 10.8% in a year as Vox celebrates the end of a decades-old language programme Schools across Andalucía are looking increasingly different these days. New figures from the Observatory of Childhood and Adolescence in Andalusia.. 18/09/2026

Spain has burned through nearly 300,000 hectares of land this year, almost half of the EU's entire totalNew figures confirm the scale of the 2026 wildfire season, though the pace of destruction has slowed considerably since early September Nearly 300,000 hectares of Spanish land have been destroyed by wildfires so far in 2026, according to the European.. 18/09/2026

New EU rules could ban social media accounts for children under 13The proposed rules would introduce parental controls, private profiles and limits on addictive features such as endless scrolling Children across the European Union could face major new restrictions on social media, gaming platforms and artificial.. 18/09/2026

Spain will extend cost of living support as fuel and other prices continue to riseCurrent support measures expire on September 30 as the government prepares to decide what will continue from October Families across Spain could receive further help with rising living costs from October as the government works on extending its current.. 18/09/2026

Another earthquake shakes Granada after weeks of intense seismic activityThe 3.1 magnitude tremor was felt in Ogíjares and Granada city but caused no reported damage or injuries A 3.1 magnitude earthquake has been felt in Granada as the area continues to experience tremors following weeks of intense seismic activity.. 17/09/2026