A tourist tax proposed by a community in the Canary Islands was blocked by a judge just one day after being introduced.

Tourists visiting the Canary Islands are being warned of a 'high risk' alert currently in place across five parts of Gran Canaria. The government first declared the alert at 11:30pm on Wednesday ...

However, Canarian Weekly reported that on Wednesday, March 12, the TSJC ruled in favour of the tax's critics. Judge Francisco José Gómez de Lorenzo-Cáceres stated it imposed "an inappropriate ...

According to Canarian Weekly, the tax came into effect on Tuesday, March 11 and required guests to pay €0.15 each night they stayed in the area of Mogán. But on Wednesday, March 12 the TSJC ...

or to spread misinformation and attack democracy," he said. Spain is among the first EU countries to implement the bloc's rules, considered more comprehensive than the United States' system that ...

A warm and sunny climate, 5,000 km of coastline and world-class food and wine - it’s easy to see why Spain continues to be a top destination for tourists from all over the world. In 2024 ...

Spain is a classic go-to for so many of us when it comes to sunny holidays. However, Storm Jana has brought torrential rain, floods and even landslides to several Spanish hotspots typically ...

Torrential rain has caused floods in eastern Spain that swept away cars as local authorities evacuated schools and closed roads. It comes four months after deadly flash floods in Valencia caused ...

Andrew Ferren regularly reports on travel, art and museums for The New York Times. He has lived in Spain for 20 years and frequently visits Valencia. Founded by the Romans in 138 B.C. and long ...

Due to the island's distinctive microclimate and volcanic soils, grapes grow incredibly well, and the Canarian archipelago lays claim to 18 unique grape varieties, including the famous Malvasía ...

The flooding comes months after a powerful storm in Spain destroyed communities ... cars were trapped in a flooded underground car park, Canarian Weekly reported.

The harsh weather comes months after flooding devastated homes, communities and businesses in areas such as Valencia and Malaga due to a powerful storm in Spain. In November, thousands of ...