The Ambassador's recent message as the Spanish Government confirmed an extension of the current grace period for the recognition of the UK driving licences means that those of you who were living in Spain before 1 January 2021 can continue to drive in Spain with your valid UK driving licence until 30 April 2022.
It is clear that the plans are not supported in Alicante as reported at FITUR international travel exhibition.
British teenagers that are unvaccinated will be allowed into Spain today with a negative PCR test.
One of the implications of the COCID-19 crisis has been that routine annual screenings have been ‘put on a back burner’
As this new appeal was launched to bring to justice 12 of the UK’s most wanted fugitives believed to be hiding in Spain. All are men, are wanted for serious crimes that include murder, drugs trafficking and firearms offences. The National Crime Agency campaign is run in conjunction with the independent charity CrimeStoppers, Spanish law enforcement and the UK Police. Oast campaigns known as...
The deadline for the exchange of the UK driving licence for a Spanish driving licence is currently under review in Spain. Currently, the deadline is December 31st, announced only this week by the UK government in Spain that a further extension has been asked for but has not yet been granted. Hugh Elliott explained by video message that the UK government had been working extremely hard to reach an...
In Andalucía, spring is for country drives amid the floral beauty of the interior; summer is for surfing in Tarifa and beach life on the Costa del Sol; autumn is for hiking in the countryside and city escapes; and winter is when the ski slopes of the Sierra Nevada’s very own alpine resort beckon. Sierra Nevada Ski Resort Few parts of Europe are as diverse and enticing as this; you...
MSC Orchestra will have departures from Alicante and Malaga from June to October, stopping at the ports of Cádiz and Mahón, as well as other Mediterranean destinations • With this announcement, the company reinforces its commitment to the city of Alicante, in which the almost 40,000 passengers will visit the city on 12 stopovers MSC Cruises, a leading European cruise company, reinforces its...
The latest travel rules announced this weekend will apply to travelers arriving in England and Scotland (not Wales) from Tuesday 07 December. From 4 am people aged 12 years and over will be required to take a pre-departure COVID-19 test 2 days before the travel departure date. A PCR or LFD COVID-19 test is required unless you are exempt or aged 11 years and under. These testing requirements do not...
For many nationalities in Europe, such as the British and French, a beautiful hamper full of delicacies from Harrods or a local delicatessen is a time-honoured tradition that signals the start of the festive season. While Spain’s traditions are in many ways unique and quite distinct from those of other parts of Europe, the Spanish certainly share this long-held passion for Christmas hampers. In fact, it...