40 h. ago Blue Dragon plague sees tourists banned from three more Costa Blanca beaches

More beaches have been closed on the Spanish coast after the discovery of a rare venomous sea slug - the tiny 'blue dragons' can inflict intense pain if stepped on

Society

7 d. ago British tourist in Mallorca airport lost £1700 to elderly 'zimmerframe bandit'

The elderly man, who is said to be in his 70s, used the seat of his walking frame to obscure his theft as he strolled around the airport terminal before escaping

Society

7 d. ago British tourist robbed by 'Zimmerframe bandit' at Majorca Airport, loses £1700

A British woman was targeted by the elderly thief as she arrived at Majorca's Palma airport, with the 70 year old 'zimmerframe bandit' making off with £1700 worth of her belongings

Society

1 week ago Abandoned island where tourists are banned has crumbling hospital with terrifying past

A small island off the coast of Venice has a terrifying and dark history, so much so that tourists are banned from travelling to the abandoned island where rotting buildings lie empty

Events

1 week ago Tourists are banned from beaches along Spain’s Costa Blanca over swarms of killer ‘blue dragons’

The rare slugs have a potentially-fatal sting and are dubbed ‘the most beautiful killers in the ocean’

Events

1 week ago Tourists banned from Costa del Sol sea as deadly 'blue dragons' spotted

Brits on holiday on Spain's Costa Blanca have been warned of 'blue dragons', which have a potentially deadly sting and have led to tourists being barred from entering the sea in places

Events

2 w. ago UK tourists visiting Spanish holiday hotspot issued red ‘extreme risk’ alert

Temperatures are set to surpass 40C in these popular parts of Spain

Events

2 w. ago I visited North Korea beach resort where most tourists are banned: Here's how visitors are treated

One women spent time on holiday at the brand-new destination inside the secret country - and has now revealed all.

Society

3 w. ago Tennessee town considers deal to turn closed prison into immigration detention facility

Officials in a rural Tennessee town are scheduled to meet to consider an agreement to turn a former state prison into an immigration detention facility operated by a private company

Events

3 w. ago Where London leavers and holiday home buyers should look for value on the Mediterranean

Top European area swaps to consider if you’ve fallen for your 2025 holiday town, but lack an Ibiza budget

Politics

3 w. ago Brit living in Spain warns tourist to avoid 'DANGEROUS' area in popular holiday destination

A British man lives in a bustling Spanish party town has issued a stark warning to tourists visiting one 'dangerous' area. 

Events

3 w. ago Crime warning given to Benidorm holidaymakers as travel hotspot 'goes downhill'

Benidorm welcomes millions of tourists due to its beautiful beaches, warm weather, and bustling nightlife. One visitor to the Spanish coastal resort has shared a warning for others planning to visit

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3 w. ago Benidorm holidaymakers say 'its gone so downhill' as crime warning given

Benidorm attracts millions of tourists every year for its sandy beaches, warm climate and vibrant nightlife. One man who visited the Spanish coastal town for a holiday has given a warning to others.

Events

3 w. ago 'I visited the Spanish town that considered banning tourists

The charming white-washed village sees an estimated 800,000 visitors a year - and residents have previously complained about the antisocial behaviour of visitors

Events

3 w. ago Where tourists seldom tread, part 18: three seaside towns that defy the tides of fashion

Ayr, Bangor and Millom routinely bring up the rear in coastal town polls, but they offer a calmer alternative to the brash traditional seaside resorts• Where tourists seldom tread, parts 1-17Tis the season to be beside the seaside – and to hype and critique coastal towns in surveys and rankings. I suppose lists of this year’s “in” and “out” resorts help tourists decide where to go; no point going to Skegness for Michelin-starred food, or to Salcombe for a laugh and cheap beer. Less obvious coastal towns provide more nuanced fare. Perhaps the most alluring spots are those where we don’t forget the sea. These three towns are routinely ranked last resorts or else ignored altogether, but they offer more than stuff to eat, drink, buy and post on socials – and are close to swimmable beaches. Continue reading...

Politics

4 w. ago Crocodiles euthanised after turning to cannibalism at abandoned farm

The crocodiles were initially brought to the West Bank settlement as a tourist attraction

Politics