Spain

Forget the sunshine! Tapas alone brought 5.6m tourists to Spain last year
Barely a week after Spain was shown to be the dominant country in Restaurant magazine´s list of the top 50 Restaurants in the World, a new report has revealed how food tourism is becoming an increasingly important sector for the Iberian nation.

Enjoy nautical fun in the sun in Murcia
Parents seeking fun for all the family over Whitsun half-term should head to the emerging Spanish Region of Murcia - with a week's full board holiday for a family of four available for just €1,558. (approx. £1,320).

Half term deals don't Costa lot with Eurocamp
For a last-minute half term break that won’t break the bank, families should look no further than a holiday with Eurocamp.
Dive into summer with HostelsClub.com
Forget dingy dorm rooms and communal showers, hostels now boast stylish interiors, Wi-Fi, central locations and cosy common rooms.

Europe’s most exciting islands
Coastline Villas has featured properties in Mallorca, Ibiza and Corsica for many years. Annually they are asked repeatedly for their top tips on festivals around the islands. Everyone enjoys a good festival and party atmosphere, so where are the best of these for 2013 and where is best to stay?

Sensational comeback for Palma International Boat Show - With Royal approval
Final figures will show that in the region of 37,000 visitors attended the 30th edition of the Palma International Boat Show which came to a close yesterday, Sunday 5 May. Amongst them was the King’s only son, Crown Prince Felipe, the first time in 30 years that a member of the Spanish royal family has attended.

Nikki Beach lands in Ibiza this summer
Nikki Beach Worldwide has announced the Grand Opening of its newest location Nikki Beach Ibiza this summer.

London City more than doubles winter flights to Spain’s Balearics
Having debuted regular flights from London City Airport to both Ibiza and Mallorca in winter 2012/13, British Airways CityFlyer has enjoyed such success that it’s more than doubling its service for winter 2013/14.

Line up grows at Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Hotel
Familiar faces return to Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Hotel this summer with the revelation of the latest confirmed residencies, establishing the best daytime line-up on the White Isle.
Holidaymakers choosing the Algarve or Costas will be quids in
Despite the pounding taken by sterling this year against the euro, holidaymakers planning trips to a European hotspot may find their holiday cash stretches further than expected because prices have plummeted in many popular resorts.

La Manga Club gets the triathlon bug with new event
Triathlon has never been so popular in the UK following Alistair Brownlee's victory at last summer's Olympics and lovers of the sport can head to Spain's La Manga Club and compete in a new event next month - with a two-night stay including race entry on offer from just €97 (£88 approx) per person.

Oyster and Princess at the 30th Palma International Boat Show
With less than three weeks until the curtain is raised on 1 May, the world’s leading yacht manufacturers are releasing details of what to expect at this year’s Palma International Boat Show.

Schooner Pickle gears up for 13 April opening at Gibraltar’s Ocean Village
Having spent the winter being transformed from functional sailing ship to comfortable tourist attraction, Schooner Pickle is now ready to meet her public.

Jazz up your summer in musical Mallorca
For culture vultures and concert goers wanting to enjoy a summer of sweet music, Mallorca has a rich classical musical heritage which harks back to Frederic Chopin, who regularly visited the island.

Honeymoon like a celebrity
As 23-year-old Made in Chelsea star, Millie Mackintosh, announced her engagement to rapper Professor Green to the Twitter world last week, Cheapflights was inspired to hunt down the best honeymoon destinations and hazard a guess at where the happy couple are most likely to enjoy their post-wedding break.