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Tenerife is imposing some tough restrictions that British holidaymakers should be aware of as Spain declares a drought emergency - and more hotspots could follow

The man is accused of posting a message on Snapchat which said he was a member of the Taliban, and that he had planted a bomb on the flight, which was flying from Gatwick to Menorca

The Canary Islands are the latest Spanish hotspots to be bringing back face mask rules as Covid and flu case numbers soar across Spain and the islands

Popular regions in Spain such as Valencia are re-introducing certain mask measures as the country faces a Covid and flu epidemic and hospitals struggle to cope as patients wait hours for treatment

Fourteen airport workers at Tenerife Sur airport have been arrested as part of the £1.67million theft operation which saw them steal items from passengers suitcases

The Balearics Islands are looking at ways to make sure rowdy tourists don't ruin the summer season again

Concerns about the queues at Tenerife Sur airport have been raised by Ashotel, the hospitality association of Tenerife and the other Canary islands of La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro

The crew of a Polish tourist yacht were left shell-shocked after surviving the terrifying 45 minute attack by a pod of killer whales in the waters off the coast of Spain

A woman taking a stroll on a beach in Gandia, Spain, was shocked when she discovered a human leg washed up in the sand, sparking a full investigation by police in the area

There has been a rise in the number of people in Benidorm seeking medical attention on the beaches due to attacks by "obladas"; fish that leaves teeth wounds on arms, legs and backs

Thousands of people from Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands have been evacuated as the fire rages for a fifth day and tourists have found their holidays ruined by ash floating in pools

Around 8,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in the north of Tenerife after a large blaze broke out on Tuesday, scorching beaches and causing the water to turn black in places

Officials in Muro in Mallorca are trying to stop tourists from leaping off the jetty into the water after two nasty accidents this summer when sun worshippers got it wrong

Two British men have been accused of tipping a Spanish women out of her sunbed in order to get a better spot by the pool at a hotel in Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands, Spain

The PSOE party claims the beach areas are once again "infested" by illegal activities such as untrained masseurs and vendors who sell drinks, particularly mojitos

Spain's controversial tourist tax would have affected holiday hotspots like Benidorm but it's being scrapped in time for the summer holidays in a much-needed travel boost for Brits

The local council in the Spanish resort of Benidorm has said it is totally fed up with sunbathers flocking to the beach as early as 7am to grab the best spot right by the sea, placing their towels down once they've found it

The situation became so out of control on the Ryanair plane that the crew had to request a police presence at the airport in Alicante on Saturday

Brits heading to Canary Islands including Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and La Palma have been issued a stark warning if they're planning to take selfies on holiday

Majorca holidays are popular with Brits but ahead of half term new strike action could mean that some of the best Majorca beaches are left without lifeguard services

Authorities on Majorca in the Balearic Islands have said they plan to crack down on boat parties and floating discos with the threat of fines and police action due to noise complaints

Majorca, Ibiza and Menorca have banned smoking on 28 beaches, with those included to have four-metre banners declaring their smoke free status with QR codes linking to extra information

The new rules are so strict they include a ban on the scraping of furniture on bar and restaurant terraces, talking too loudly in your home and even music on beaches

Majorca authorities have announced new limits on cruise ships in 2023 and 2024

Authorities in Ibiza say the risk of dengue is low across the Spanish island but from May to November the risk is likely to become moderate with vigilance set to be stepped up by governments