ANDALUCIA NEWS

Easter bookings rise despite conflict concerns, but travel disruption clouds outlook in parts of SpainTourism demand shifts towards Spain as global tensions grow, while transport issues threaten local impact Spain’s tourism sector is showing surprising resilience ahead of Easter, with early booking data suggesting a strong season despite ongoing.. 24/03/2026

Bullfighting is having a resurgence in Málaga… and the Germans are leading the chargeA new Immersive Bullfighting Experience Centre in the La Malagueta bullring is drawing thousands of visitors, many from Germany and the UK Bullfighting may be a traditional art in Spain, but in Málaga it is currently the foreign visitors who are.. 24/03/2026

Regional elections in Andalucía called for May 17Andalusian voters will go to the polls in May to vote in the autonomic elections The current legislative term in the autonomous community of Andalucía is entering its final phase, with current regional president Juanma Moreno confirming that.. 24/03/2026

Cádiz welcomes almost 7,000 cruise passengers in a single day, mostly from the UKTwo large ships arrive at the same time, bringing a wave of British visitors and a boost to the city’s bustling port Cádiz showed once again why it is one of the liveliest ports in southern Europe, as the city welcomed almost 7,000 cruise.. 24/03/2026

Spaniards increasingly worried about the "quality" of their jobs even as employment numbers improveConcerns over low pay, job insecurity and mental health now rank among the country’s top worries, alongside housing and unemployment For the first time in many years, Spaniards are paying more attention not just to whether they have a job, but to.. 23/03/2026

Sleep is a struggle for most Andalusians but small changes may helpNew data show that only a small minority sleep through the night, with screens, interruptions and medication all playing a part For many people in Andalucía, a good night’s sleep feels more like a luxury than a daily habit. According to the.. 23/03/2026

Spanish airport strike threat before Easter could disrupt millions of passengersGround staff at 12 airports spread across Spain are threatening to walk out from March 27 Anyone heading to Spain this Easter could face delays, disruption and even flight cancellations, with fresh airport strikes on the cards at some of the country.. 23/03/2026

Action discount store opens in Huércal Overa, bringing 6,000 budget products to AlmeríaThe new branch in Sector 5 marks the first Action store in the Levante Almeriense area and promises a fresh savings option for local households Residents of the Levante Almeriense area will soon have a new place to shop for everyday items, as the international.. 23/03/2026

Andalucía weekly weather forecast March 23-26: Sunshine, light clouds and strengthening easterly windsWarmer, brighter days with a fresh Levante breeze on the coasts After a mixed few days, the weather across Andalucía is now settling into a much calmer and sunnier pattern. Skies will often be clear or just lightly cloudy, and daytime temperatures.. 23/03/2026

Why electricity bills still feel high nearly a year after Spain's blackoutReinforced grid measures introduced after last year’s outage continue to shape costs and energy mix It’s been almost a year on from the major blackout that left large parts of the Iberian Peninsula without power, the effects are still being.. 23/03/2026

Got questions about your 2026 tax return? Experts set to answer ahead of April launchTax data available from March 19 as new advice service opens for confused taxpayers With the 2026 income tax campaign just weeks away, many people in Spain are already preparing their paperwork and trying to get ahead of the process. From March 19, taxpayers.. 20/03/2026

The low-cost chains quietly spreading across Spain's high streetsFrom bargain furniture to discounted fashion and beauty, a growing wave of budget retailers is reshaping the Spanish high street Spain’s retail landscape is increasingly being shaped by a new generation of low-cost chains that many shoppers may.. 20/03/2026

Spain is the destination of choice for more Europeans this Easter as global tensions riseThe Balearic and Canary Islands, along with mainland resorts, are reporting higher bookings from the UK and Germany Spain is looking at what could be one of its busiest Easter seasons in years as holidaymakers across Europe change their plans... 20/03/2026

Málaga AVE line to stay closed through Holy Week as reopening pushed back to late AprilTourism leaders warn the disruption could cost the Costa del Sol hundreds of millions during one of the busiest periods of the year Passengers hoping the high-speed rail connection between Madrid and Málaga would be restored before Easter have.. 20/03/2026

VAT on petrol and electricity cut to 10% as Spain unveils €5bn cost-of-living planA wide-ranging package of 80 measures aims to ease the burden on ordinary families and businesses due to rising prices linked to the Iran war Spain is rolling out a sweeping €5 billion package of measures aimed at easing the rising cost of living.. 20/03/2026

Rise in hate speech linked to burka debate and Ramadan, new report findsSharp increase in online abuse comes as political tensions grow over face covering measures in Spain Hate speech targeting people of foreign origin rose sharply in Spain in February, with new data pointing to a link between online hostility and recent.. 20/03/2026

Water levels in Spain's reservoirs rise to the highest level in 12 yearsReservoirs across the country continue to fill, with the Segura basin just over half full Even though we haven't necessarily enjoyed this unusually grey and rainy start to the year, the recent rainfall has brought some benefits. Spain&#.. 19/03/2026

Andalucía's foreign workforce tops nearly 400,000Nearly 33,000 new contributors in a year as region claims 13% of Spain's total Andalucía now has 398,638 foreign workers registered with Spain's social security system, according to the latest February figures from the Ministry for Social.. 19/03/2026

Free 10-minute parking arrives at Seville airportNew P7 lot eases pick-ups and clears congestion near the terminal Seville's San Pablo airport has opened a handy new express parking area called P7, right between the Arrivals tunnel and the car rental parking. The best bit? The first ten minutes.. 18/03/2026

Gibraltar border deal could take effect by April 10 as negotiations enter final phaseSpain says preparations are well advanced but timing still depends on EU approval process The long-awaited agreement governing Gibraltar’s relationship with the European Union after Brexit could begin to be applied provisionally from April.. 18/03/2026