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Often, when searching online for hotels, travel site Booking.com comes up high in search results. According to Spain’s National Market and Competition Commission (CNMC), the company is abusing its dominant position in the online travel…

The headlines have been full of the term “overtourism” for some time now, especially relating to the beautiful Balearic Island of Mallorca. Locals have had enough of too many tourists leading to them not having access to their own beaches.…

Heatwaves are cooking the beaches along the Mediterranean coast in Europe right now making for a scorching vacation. Anyone seeking a beach vacation in Europe without the heat should try out these coastal destinations, where time can be…

To celebrate its first anniversary, Son Bunyola Hotel in Mallorca is offering a special suite celebration package to those who book suites for a stay between July and September. One of the Virgin Limited Edition of luxurious accommodations,…

Based in Florida, luxury tour company Palace Tours has stopped selling itineraries that include Pamplona’s Running of the Bulls. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) announced that tickets will no longer be available for the…

Tenerife is a popular tourist destination in the Canary Islands of Spain but it has always had one drawback – the lack of public transport. Now, it looks like that problem will be resolved as the island is planning a train network to help…

Recently, residents of Mallorca were out in force in a symbolic protest against overtourism in beautiful Calo des Moro. The protest was organized by the Mallorca Platja Tour platform and aimed to highlight the impact of rising tourist…

Located in Andalucía in southern Spain, the Costa del Sol is known as a stretch of beach heaven stretching for 160 km (almost 100 mi). The more popular beaches see crowds of sun and sand lovers each year, but there are also quieter options.…

The term “overtourism” keeps coming up in the headlines relating to popular tourist destinations such as the island of Mallorca. Not only does it lead to too many people, but it also has a hugely negative impact on housing costs, with…

Hikers heading for Huesca this summer have many opportunities to explore this scenic and beautiful region. Among the attractions is Montfalco’s zigzagging walkway, clinging to a vertical rock face. Admittedly, you will need a head for…