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Tourism

‘Alcohol tourism’ to be cured by quarantine

Spain hopes to save its tourism sector, which has been hit hard by the coronavirus epidemic. But some see this crisis as an opportunity to change the perception of Spanish resorts as a destination…

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Tourism

Pioneers of the quarantine season

Mallorca and other islands of the Balearic archipelago opened to tourists earlier than mainland Spain: while entry to the mainland from other Schengen Area countries will only open in July, the…

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Immigration

Who exchanges gold for Spanish residence permits

Citizens of Russia and Ukraine lead among foreigners receiving 'golden' visas for residence in Spain in exchange for capital investments in the country. This is stated in a report published on…

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Curiosities

Sagrada Familia fined

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Country guide

The main feature of a Spanish lunch

Spain is a country where food is treated with special reverence. Recipes for hundreds of delicious dishes and delicacies – such as tapas, paella, gazpacho, and jamón – were born here and spread…

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Real estate

Palma de Mallorca against tourists

The Spanish resort city of Palma on the island of Mallorca will ban apartment owners from renting housing to tourists starting in June. This is the first such decision by local authorities in Spain…

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Integration

Diaspora of 'Holidaymakers'

Spain's State Center for Sociological Research (CIS) has published statistical data on foreigners, including Russians, permanently residing in Spain. The Russian diaspora in Spain differs from other…

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Real estate

Russian Fence in Spain

After a two-year lull, real estate agents note a surge in activity of Russian citizens on the Spanish real estate market. However, as experts clarify, this concerns only representatives of the…

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Tourism

Señora Malaga

The Sun Coast, Costa del Sol, a paradise on Earth. Tourists from all over the world come here to bask in the sun and heal the wounds of everyday life with Andalusian wine and mountain views. Most…

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Curiosities

Matadors Yield to Bulls

This summer in Spain, patron saint festivals in some cities were not accompanied by traditional bullfights. The reason is that the far-left party Podemos ("We Can"), which came to power in a number…

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Curiosities

Your troublemakers – you deal with them

The Spanish authorities are trying to bring order to their resort areas. Municipalities of some towns on the east coast and the Balearic Islands have declared a genuine crusade against the so-called…

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News

Tourists Wear Out Spaniards

Tourists' irrepressible love for Spain is starting to stress the Spanish themselves. The new government of the Balearic Islands is considering limiting the flow of tourists visiting Mallorca…

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