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Europe’s sunniest city not only boasts hot weather but it’s also got cathedrals, a gorgeous harbour and amazing food – and you can find cheap direct flights with easyJet and Ryanair

Summer is fast approaching, but Brits chasing some hot and sunny weather may want to start planning a trip to the breathtaking city of Cartagena, Spain.

That’s because the historic port city has been named Europe’s sunniest city by the travel experts over at Holidu, who have estimated that it boasts an average of 283 sunshine hours every month. Cartagena may not be a hidden gem – cruise fans will no doubt know it as one of the ports where plenty of ships dock as part of their itineraries.

However, it remains underrated as most people will then flock to nearby Alicante or Murcia for their adventures, so the sun-soaked spot doesn’t always have to deal with the big crowds during peak months.

The good news for Brits is that you won’t need to break the bank to visit either. The nearest airport is Murcia, approximately an hour’s drive away, with flights from £16.62 each way available from the likes of Ryanair and easyJet. Meanwhile Holidu has uncovered a number of holiday rentals in Cartagena starting from £30 a night, although typically the cheapest rates fall outside of the school holidays.

Those who do a bit of exploring around the city won’t be disappointed, thanks to a plethora of gorgeous architecture, fascinating museums and of course, plenty of spots to sample some of that mouthwatering Spanish fare. The Roman amphitheatre remains one of the biggest highlights for any history fan, especially with the adjacent museum that delves into Roman history, and the ongoing project and renovations to sustain the landmark.

Meanwhile the ‘Casa de la Fortuna’ aka the House of Fortunes offers another interesting glimpse into Roman life, specifically what it might have been like day-to-day for residents.

Then of course it’s well worth just having a relaxed wander through the city to take in the shops and all-important tapas bars, not to mention there are plenty of scenic walks so you can enjoy views of the ships and yachts that dock into the harbour throughout the day.

For those who want a bit of downtime on the beach, there are a few spots along the coast where you can relax on sandy and pebbled shores, but if the beaches are the main focus of your holidays, then you may want to head to the likes of Barcelona or Alicante instead, where you’ll find those picture-perfect golden sands, as well as a plethora of beachfront hotels and holiday homes.

Of course while it’s no secret that Spain is blessed with plenty of hot and sunny months, it’s definitely the European hotspot for sunseekers; the research found that the country is home to nine of the top 10 sunniest destinations on the continent! You can check out the full list below for a dose of inspiration.

Europe’s top 10 sunniest cities

1. Cartagena, Spain
2. Alicante, Spain
3. Malaga, Spain
4. Murcia, Spain
5. Granada, Spain
6. Catania, Spain
7. Seville, Spain
8. Cordoba, Spain
9. Marseille, France,
10. Madrid, Spain

You can find out more on holidu.co.uk.

AN EASYJET passenger was left petrified after a group of rowdy “drunk” Brits turned her Ibiza flight into a “nightclub”.

Furious Spaniard Erika Barrachina claimed she suffered a “panic attack” after the mid-air raucous where she had to cope with “scum” passengers.

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The Ibiza resident blasted that these type of tourists should never have been allowed to board the plane in the first place.

Shocking footage showed a packed plane with passengers appearing to bang on luggage compartments and yell: “Come on Ibiza!”

Multiple travellers appeared to be waving their arms and legs around while sat during the loud journey.

And some who seemingly found the whole situation hilarious decided to record the noisy chanting.

The Spanish local said that her “flight from London to Ibiza was absolutely horrible“.

The passenger said she was “scared” while travelling on the jet “full of real English animals”.

“Everyone standing, screaming, guys hitting each other, drinking bottles of alcohol one after the other and stopping the flight attendants from doing their job,” she added.

The appalled passenger called her experience: “Real hell.”

She said of the footage which she managed to record: “This video is the just the end because I couldn’t film what happened during the journey.”

Barrachina also claimed that Brit passengers were drunk and high before boarding.

She continued: “Taking pills and drinking alcohol at the same time, which I saw with my own eyes.

“It was a really wild 2.5 hour flight.”

The Spanish passenger raged: “This shouldn’t be allowed. They shouldn’t let scum like this get on a plane or sell alcohol on board.

“We don’t want this type of tourism in Ibiza, they should stay at home.”

She branded the uncontrollable Brits “wild animals”.

The Ibiza resident also told a local Ibizan newspaper: “I’m not afraid of flying because I’ve flown around the world but I had a panic attack because it was like being in a pub, in a nightclub, but in the air.”

She claimed that multiple air stewards asked some of the passengers for their documentation, only to be told: “F**k off.”

The “wild” passengers were let off the plane after reaching Ibiza airport and identifying themselves.

EasyJet told The Sun: “We can confirm that flight EZY2307 from Luton to Ibiza on May 16 was met by police on arrival due to a group of passengers behaving in a disruptive manner.

“The safety and wellbeing of passengers and crew is always easyJet’s priority.

“Whilst such incidents are rare we take them very seriously and do not tolerate disruptive behaviour onboard.”

Barrachina posted the footage on Saturday – one day before thousands of people marched in Canary Islands capitals as part of a new anti-mass tourism protest.

Locals in the Balearic Islands, which include Ibiza, are due to stage their protest on June 15.

MILLIONS of bank customers face being left stranded after a damning report revealed 6,000 branch closures over the past decade.

A whopping 13million customers used bank branches last year, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

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The data shows that most users remain “reliant on bank branches for essential services,” despite the move toward online banking.

The FCA report revealed that an eye-watering 9.7million people visited a specific site at least once a month.

Experts fear that the trend of branch closures will leave customers stranded with around 3.3million account holders never banked online.

Around 63 per cent of those are over the age of 85, which raises further concern, according to the FCA.

The report also found that people from low-income households – as well as those with cancer, multiple sclerosis, or HIV — were less likely to engage with digital banking.

Caroline Abrahams, charity director at Age UK, said: “The disappearance of face-to-face banking risks cutting a significant minority of the older population out of an essential service, making it difficult if not impossible for them to maintain their independence.”

The main reasons people avoided online banking were concerns about security and a preference for speaking to someone face-to-face.

A staggering 21 per cent of account holders surveyed said their regular bank branch had closed.

Consumer group, Which?, showed that more than 6,000 branches have shut in the past decade.

Jenny Ross, money editor at Which? said: “As the UK’s bank branch network continues to be cut to the bone, more people are finding it difficult to access banking services.”

 Former pensions minister Ros Altmann added: ‘Millions of British citizens cannot and do not use online or mobile banking, and indeed don’t even have a smartphone.

Despite the rising bank closures, Nationwide has committed to keeping all of its branches open until 2028.

The major bank has seen the number of customers rise by 4 per cent, which appears to be partly driven by other bank closures.

Which bank branches are closing in June?

Halifax:

• Bitterne: 400/402 Bitterne Road SO18 5RS – June 9
• Bournemouth: 335/337 Wimborne Road BH9 2EA – June 4
• Felixstowe: 85 Hamilton Road IP11 7BQ – June 2
• Fleetwood: 4 Poulton Street FY7 6LR – June 22
• Gainsborough: 32 Lord Street DN21 2DQ – June 2
• Launceston: 1 Southgate Street PL15 9DP – June 3
• Leek: 16 Derby Street ST13 5AB – June 4
• Letchworth: 1 Commerce Way SG6 3DN – June 3
• Littlehampton: 68 High Street BN17 5EA – June 23
• London (North West): 469 Kingsbury Road NW9 9ES – June 2

Bank of Scotland:

• Bathgate: 50 Hopetoun Street EH48 4EU – June 30
• Cowdenbeath: 349/351 High Street KY4 9QJ – June 24
• Linlithgow: Regent Centre Blackness Road EH49 7HU – June 23

Lloyds:

• Alcester: Stratford Road B49 5AX – June 25
• Ashbourne: Compton DE6 1DY – June 24
• Dorchester: 1-2 High West Street DT1 1UG – June 19
• Launceston: 13 Broad Street PL15 8AG – June 3
• Liverpool: 188-190 Breck Road L5 6PX – June 4

Over the rest of the year, another 40 branches are closing.

These include locations in Bristol, London, Bolton, Edinburgh and Coventry.

Here is the full list…

Halifax:

Barrow-in-Furness: 133-135 Dalton Road LA14 1HZ – September 10
Bexleyheath: 131 Broadway DA6 7HF – October 23
Blackpool: 283/287 Lytham Road FY4 1DP – October 29
Bolton: 23/27 Knowsley Street BL1 2DG – November 20
Brentwood: 12 High Street CM14 4AE – September 10
Bristol: 15 Kings Chase Shopping Centre BS15 8LP – October 8
Carmarthen: 121/122 Lammas Street SA31 3AE – October 6
Castleford: 68 Carlton Street WF10 1DB – September 8
Cirencester: 10/12 Cricklade Street GL7 1JH – September 25
Crewe: The Market Centre CW1 2HU – October 14
Derby: 39 East Street DE1 2BL – October 23
Epsom: 51-52 The Ashley Centre KT18 5DB – September 15
Erdington: 221 High Street B23 6SS – September 24
Folkestone: 70-72 Sandgate Road CT20 2AA – October 9
Hayes: 45/47 Station Road UB3 4HH – October 6
Hexham: 20 Priestpopple NE46 1XH – November 5
Hove: 86/87 George Street BN3 3YE – October 20
London (South East): 165/169 Eltham High Street SE9 1TT – October 29
London (South East): 9-13 Powis Street SE18 6HZ – October 1
London (South West): 6 St Johns Hill SW11 1RU – September 23

Bank of Scotland:

Edinburgh: 206 St John’s Road EH12 8SH – October 29

Lloyds:

Biggleswade: 35 High Street SG18 0JD – November 5
Blandford: 6 Market Place DT11 7EE – November 10
Bristol: 16 Highridge Road BS13 8HA – November 6
Bury: 45 The Rock BL9 0JP – October 21
Chard: 27 Fore Street TA20 1PS – November 11
Coventry: 531 Foleshill Road CV6 5JN – November 4
Dunstable: 12 High Street North LU6 1JY – November 4
East Grinstead: 1/3 London Road RH19 1AH – November 12
Fakenham: 27 Norwich Street NR21 9AH – July 1
Falmouth: 11-12 Killigrew Street TR11 3RA – November 13
Feltham: 40 The Centre TW13 4AX – November 4
Ferndown: 84 Victoria Road BH22 9JB – November 17
Hexham: Priestpopple NE46 1PA – November 5
Kidderminster: 1 Vicar Street DY10 1DE – October 16
Leeds: 1 Cross Gates Centre LS15 8ET – August 20
Leeds: 52 Town Street LS12 3AE – September 8
Leominster: 9 Corn Square HR6 8LT – November 18
London (East): 180 – 182 High Street E17 7JH – October 22
London (South West): 12 Mitcham Road SW17 9ND – October 8
Loughton: 11 The Broadway IG10 3SW – November 12
Manchester: 64 Old Church Street M40 2JF – November 5

Since June 2022, Lloyds Banking Group has shut 537 bank branches across its three brands.

It has previously said all workers at the affected branches will be offered jobs elsewhere in the company.

UK banks and building societies have closed about 6,293 branches since January 2015, according to research by Which?.

This works out as almost two branches shutting every day for the past decade.

Barclays is the individual bank that has reduced its network the most, with 1,227 branch closures.

What to do if your local bank is set to close

If your nearest branch is closing, you should still be able to access banking services without going to another town.

For example you could check if there is a Post Office near you.

Here you’ll be able to do basic banking tasks, although you won’t be able to open a new bank account or take out personal loans or mortgages.

You can find your nearest Post Office branch by visiting postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder.

Many banks also offer a mobile banking service where they bring a bus to your area that offers services you can usually get at a physical branch.

Other banks use buildings such as village halls or libraries to offer mobile banking services.

You may want to contact your bank to see what mobile services they have available.

Another option is to check if there’s a super ATM near you.

These have been rolled out across the UK where branch closures have left residents unable to access essential banking services.

These ATMs will allow customers to withdraw funds, access their balance, change PIN numbers and deposit cash.

Banking hubs are also being opened across the country with 250 set to be available by the end of 2025.

Located in the Tendring district of Essex, the beach is a popular spot for both locals and visitors alike with its colourful beach huts, fresh water lido and a range of sports activities

The county of Essex boasts a plethora of beautiful beaches to revel in when the sun makes an appearance, and this one, adorned with vibrant beach huts, impresses time and time again, setting the scene for a splendid day trip.

The rainbow of beach huts at Brightlingsea never fails to pull in the crowds, yet there’s even more to this seaside gem, including a rare freshwater lido and a whole host of watersports on offer. A mere 10 miles from Colchester, you’ve got the option to windsurf, canoe, jet ski, swim and soak up the sun. And for those seeking a more tranquil experience, there are serene pleasure trips on sailing barges too.

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But note, dogs aren’t permitted on the sands. As Essex’s sole Cinque Port, a historical harbour once frequented by monarchs like Edward the Confessor, Brightlingsea is steeped in maritime tradition.

Journey from the harbour office to the marina steps, and you’ll discover a monument commemorating local Olympic hero Reg White, who clinched gold back in ’76.

Originally a vital hub for fishing and shipbuilding, today’s Brightlingsea is a yachting sanctuary, annually playing host to renowned international sailing competitions that draw significant crowds, reports Essex Live.

Mark Frith shared on Google reviews: “First time here and we found it to be a nice quiet place with the most amount of beach huts we have ever seen in one place. It has a Lido, which you don’t see many of these days, which looked well maintained.”

Hans Rol shared his experience online, saying: “My wife and I were pleasantly surprised by the feel, the looks and the warmth of Brightlingsea Beach. There is plenty to see and do, from the beach it is a short walk to the centre of town.”

He was particularly impressed with the beach huts, admitting: “Personally I was taken by the beach huts, beach houses. So much love has gone in to personalising and maintaining these structures. Brightlingsea Beach has it.”

Prem Anand had a similarly positive view, commenting: “Lovely beach for family, had a long walk with our dog and park and activities for kids.. had a lovely day.”

Matthew Barrett also left a rave review: “Lovely day out, nice beach, safe places to swim, couple of food / drink places, kids play area, nice walks, parking is free along in the road or there is a pay and display car park at the end, would definitely recommend.”

Benidorm police carried out a series of raids on the nightlife venues in the area known as the ‘English zone’ in the Spanish resort, which is popular with British holidaymakers

Benidorm police are conducting daily sweeps in the town’s infamous ‘English zone’ in a bid to crack down on drug peddling to Brit holidaymakers.

Cops have unearthed several ingenious hiding spots for contraband, from inside fire extinguishers and sofa covers to electrical boxes and even loo roll holders. They’ve sent a clear message to dealers that no matter where they stash their illegal wares, they’ll be rooted out.

In the latest clampdown, seven individuals were arrested for crimes against public health, with officers confiscating drugs valued at €30,000 (£25,300).

A Benidorm Local Police spokesperson reported that this month alone, six venues in the bustling party hub frequented by British tourists have been probed, leading to four being shuttered as a precaution. The haul included 200 grams of cocaine, 300 tabs of LSD and MDMA pills, 200 portions of marijuana (THC), 20 grams of hash, eight canisters of laughing gas, along with mobiles and €3,000 in cash.

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Stashing narcotics in bizarre places has become a routine “modus operandi” for drug sellers in the area, acknowledged by repeated busts. For instance, just back in March, two culprits were collared for hoarding drugs at a local nightspot, where 85 doses of narcotics were discovered.

MDMA, ecstasy, cocaine, and cannabis were stashed away in fire extinguishers, toilet cisterns, and beneath the cash register.

Police have said that the pair arrested were tasked with minding the drugs at the pubs and raking in cash for them. Officers said they found them with a large sum of money. The police have vowed to keep up the daily raids.

Although most trips to Benidorm take place without any issues, tourists do occasionally face problems.

In April three men were apprehended in Benidorm after a tourist’s bank cards were stolen and used nine times in less than 20 minutes. The tourist was targeted near the town’s infamous Muggers’ Alley, located off Gerona Street next to the local tourist police station. The arrests were made after the victim received notifications on his mobile about the usage of his cards at various bars and restaurants around the town, leading detectives to one of these locations.

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Among those arrested were the alleged pickpocket, a getaway driver, and a third suspect who managed an unnamed bar where the Brit’s stolen cards had been charged.

In light of recent events, police issued a warning to tourists visiting Benidorm. They advised: “Always keep an eye on your personal belongings, especially in crowded areas. Do NOT keep cell phones or wallets in back pockets or easily accessible areas. Be wary of strangers who approach you with vague excuses or exaggerated gestures. In the event of a robbery, do not confront the offender directly and notify the police immediately.”

The magnitude of the earthquake has since been updated to 6.0 as a tsunami warning was issued after the earthquake struck near the coast of Crete, which is the most populous of the Greek islands

Holidaymakers in Crete have been warned to steer clear of coastal areas amid tsunami concerns following an earthquake.

An urgent tsunami alert was sounded on the Greek island this morning after a significant 5.9 magnitude tremor hit near the coast of Crete, Greece‘s most densely populated island. The Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection in Greece subsequently announced: “A magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred 48km SE of Kasos. Risk of possible Tsunami in your area. Move away from the coast immediately. Follow the instructions of Local Authorities.”

The quake’s magnitude has been revised to 6.0 since the initial reports. Coastal alerts were issued this morning in regions frequented by holidaymakers from all over Europe, including Brits.

For those with travel plans to Greece who are reconsidering their trip in light of the earthquake, it’s crucial to understand your legal position and refund entitlements.

Have you been impacted by the earthquake? Email [email protected]

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This issue is particularly pertinent at present, as several top European holiday spots have recently been affected by natural calamities, power outages, and social unrest, prompting many travellers to think about cancelling their forthcoming holidays.

This advisory follows a recent caution from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to tourists planning trips to Turkey after a 6.2-magnitude quake struck Istanbul on April 23.

The FCDO has issued a warning that “many parts of Turkey regularly experience earthquakes and ‎tremors”, cautioning that these natural events can be “high magnitude, cause damage to infrastructure, and pose ‎a risk to life”. ‎.

In other news, Spain and Portugal have been plunged into disarray due to an unexpected blackout, leaving millions, including British holidaymakers, in chaos.

Tourists flocking to Spanish destinations like the Balearic and Canary Islands are being alerted about possible upsets this summer, as local activist groups are set to intensify their anti-tourism demonstrations.

With travel abroad currently fraught with unpredictability, the specialists at Tiger.co.uk are advising Brits to verify cancellation policies with their travel insurers if they’re considering pulling out of their plans and seeking reimbursement.

Regrettably, standard insurance packages typically don’t cover travellers who simply decide against going on their trip – a situation referred to as ‘disinclination to travel’ within the insurance industry, where providers usually won’t compensate.

However, there’s an important caveat: when the FCDO advises against travel to a particular area, such as it has done for regions of Turkey within 10km of the Syrian border due to “fighting and a heightened risk of terrorism”, travel companies are obligated to offer either a full refund or alternative arrangements. It’s vital to note that travelling to a location against FCDO advice is likely to nullify any travel insurance coverage.

As of 11am on May 14, the FCDO has yet to issue guidance on the earthquake that struck Greece.

Ian Wilson, a travel insurance specialist and managing director at Tiger.co.uk, commented: “While the chances of being caught up in a natural disaster or civil unrest while abroad are relatively small, it is understandable that some travellers will have concerns about safety and potential disruption to their holidays this summer and may be thinking of cancelling their trip.”

He warned that: “However – unless the UK Foreign Office has issued official advice against travel to your chosen destination – you will most likely be left out of pocket if you choose to cancel, as tour operators or insurance providers are not obligated to refund you for having a change of heart.”

He further explained that: “Most standard travel insurance policies contain cancellation cover which provides cover if your holiday can’t go ahead, but this will only apply in circumstances beyond your control, such as a sudden illness or the death of a close relative.”

Stressing the fallout of personal decisions, he said: “In short, if you decide you no longer want to travel but the provider says the trip can still go ahead, you will have limited grounds to seek reimbursement.”

For those still anxious about travelling, Wilson advised: “However, if you have a trip booked and are still worried about travelling, you may want to consider looking into travel disruption insurance, which offers protection for a wider range of risks, should the unexpected happen.

“This means that if your holiday is impacted by a natural disaster, an outbreak of civil unrest or sudden airline strike, you are likely to be protected financially.

“When planning your holiday abroad, it is important to do some research to ensure your intended destination is safe for tourists. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has a red list of over 70 countries that have no-go zones for UK travellers, and visiting these areas could invalidate your travel insurance.

“Always make sure you check the destination on the FCDO website and look out for any warnings against travel before you book a trip.”

KRISPY Kreme has delighted its fans by bring a sought-after flavour to the UK.

The American doughnut brand was hounded by its UK customers to introduce the Pistachio Overload flavour that had already hit stores in Australia.

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Krispy Kreme told The Sun that “Brits begged the brand to bring the new flavour to the UK after seeing the delicious nutty treat go viral in Australia last month.”

Not only has Krispy Kreme brought the flavour from Australia to the UK, it teamed up with a British company to produce the yummy taste.

The Pistachio Overload doughnut officially made it into stores on Monday (May 12), but was available at Krispy Kremes in Manchester a day earlier.

That was due to the fact Krispy Kreme had teamed up with the Mancunian brand, Blackmilk, to create the iconic dessert.

Blackmilk’s beloved Pistachio Cream spread is being used in the baking of the new doughnut flavour.

The green delight is topped with the Blackmilk cream, a white chocolate drizzle and candied pistachio nibs, while Krispy Kreme’s trademarked pistachio cream fills the doughnut.

Krispy Kreme confirmed to The Sun that Pistachio Overload will be available for £3.49 in all UK and Ireland stores until May 25.

It will land in Tesco UK branches on May 19 until May 25.

Krispy Kreme announced the doughnut’s arrival on social media and said it hoped the news would make up for the April Fools’ joke it had played on its followers.

On April 1, the brand posted a “message” from its managing director saying that after 87 years, it would be discontinuing its famous glazed doughnut.

The joke letter said the decision had been made in order to create space for the reintroduced, raspberry glazed doughnut.

The jam-filled treat was first discontinued in November 2024, causing a stir among sweet-toothed customers.

Even Alison Hammond begged the brand not to axe her favourite flavour on ITV’s This Morning.

The flavour is back by popular demand thanks to a nationwide public vote – dubbed “The Great Doughbate”.

This poll took place in Krispy Kreme shops and across social media between March 17 and 23.

Fans were given the opportunity to decide which discontinued favourite flavour to bring back.

The Glazed Raspberry was pitted against another fan favourite, Chocolate Custard.

However, the fruity flavour won out with the British public, receiving 66% of the total votes.

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Following a record-breaking 38 million overnight stays, one EU country – renowned for its beautiful scenery – is consulting on a bill that could add three per cent to tourists’ accommodation costs

Yet another EU country is mulling over a tourist tax, in what could be a huge blow to Brits. Once a lowkey destination, reserved only for series globetrotters and hiking enthusiasts – Norway has slowly slipped under the tourist spotlight.

Luring British holidaymakers with its ‘stunning’ mountains, glassy lakes, and chocolate box cabins – Norway’s popularity has surged astronomically in the last few years. In fact, last year it garnered a record-breaking 38 million overnight stays – a four per cent spike from 2023.

Direct flights to Norway from major UK airports such as London Stansted, Gatwick, and Manchester have made the country even more accessible – and affordable, with return flights in June priced as low as £28*. It means trekking up to the majestic fjords for a weekend of walks, saunas, and wildlife spotting no longer guarantees you’ll be on your own.

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While the country’s government says the tourism boost is ‘great’, it also acknowledges the strain holidaymakers can put on popular regions. As a result, it has proposed a ‘visitor contribution’ that municipalities can ‘voluntarily introduce’.

Following a round of consultation, the new bill has given municipalities the power to charge tourists three per cent on all forms of paid accommodation, including hotels, campsites, and rentals through platforms like Airbnb. For example, if you spend £100 on a hotel – you may be asked to pay £3 in tourist tax.

This is a two per cent reduction from the five per cent levy that was first proposed – to ‘reduce the burden on the accommodation industry’. The voluntary tax can also be adjusted based on the season. So, municipalities may choose to implement the levy during peak travelling times, and remove it during off-peak months.

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In a government press release, that has been translated into English, Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth warned: “If the tourism industry is to continue to grow, this must happen within sustainable frameworks. We must address the challenges. Visitor contributions have been introduced in many countries in Europe. Payment in connection with accommodation is the most common form of visitor contribution in those countries that have chosen to introduce this.”

Profits from the tourist tax cannot be used to ‘balance municipal budgets’ and should be strictly for financing tourism-related public goods. This include the installation of toilets, waste disposal, and information activities.

“In the long term, a moderate visitor contribution can help make travel destinations more attractive to tourists and reduce the inconvenience to local residents,” the government added. “This contributes to better trust between the industry, visitors and local residents.”

*Prices based on Skyscanner listings at the time of writing.

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Despite being surrounded by a lush 140-acre woodland and ‘striking’ castle, this secluded stretch of golden sands has been named and shamed due to its ‘poor’ water quality

A ‘beautiful’ beach with sugar-like sand has slowly witnessed its reputation sink into the gutter. Tucked away on the south Cornish coast, with a ‘striking backdrop’ of the 200-year-old Caerhays Castle and its 140 acres of woodland gardens, lies the secluded family beach of Porthluney.

South-facing for maximum sunlight, the tiny cove – which is privately owned – has long been popular with Brits. On Trip Advisor, the beach has a slew of five-star reviews, with many describing the area as ‘lovely’ and ‘picturesque’.

However, most praise for the beach appears to be written several years ago, including one traveller who posted back in 2023: “I have visited this beach twice: once when the tide was right out and again when it was in. It is what beaches should all be about – with little rock pools and beautiful sand. Plus, very much a bonus, there’s a lovely cafe selling delicious food nearby.”

Others dubbed the beach a ‘beautiful’ spot that is perfect for a day of family fun. Even Visit Cornwall, the area’s official tourist board, states on its website: “There’s plenty of room for beach games and exploring the rocks on the west side at low tide. The beach is excellent for swimming.”

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However, Porthluney has recently been named and shamed, after winning an unwanted ‘Brown Flag Award‘ for the second consecutive year. UK travel firm holidayparkguru.co.uk granted the beach the tongue-in-cheek gong as part of its ‘top of the plops’ guide.

The company analysed official data from the Environment Agency to figure out which beaches had the worst water quality. While not endorsed by any government body, the ‘awards’ shed light on some of the UK’s grubbiest seas. The firm has even offered to send Porthluney a ‘tasteful’ brown flag with a poo emoji to ‘warn swimmers’.

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“Some of the worst water cleanliness readings were found at beaches at popular resorts including Blackpool, Weston Super Mare, and Bognor Regis,” explained holidayparkguru.co.uk. “This doesn’t necessarily mean the whole beach is ‘poor’ for bathing – it is sometimes just one section of beach.

“The water quality readings are based on readings taken in the warmer months (i.e. May 15th to September 30th). The sea is less likely to be clean in winter, as it rains more which leads to more unpleasant stuff overflowing into rivers and into the sea.”

The Brown Flag Awards – full list of winners

Winners of the Brown Flag had to score the lowest possible ‘poor’ rating from the Environment Agency’s water quality tests. This may be due to levels of bacteria such as e-coli from sewage and other waste. In alphabetical order by county, the winners are:

1. Porthluney in Cornwall
2. Coastguards Beach, Erme Estuary in Devon (Poocomer for 2025)
3. Lyme Regis Church Cliff Beach in Dorset (Poocomer for 2025)
4. Southsea East in Hampshire
5. Deal Castle in Kent (Poocomer for 2025)
6. Dymchurch in Kent (Poocomer for 2025)
7. Littlestone in Kent
8. Blackpool North in Lancashire
9. St Annes North in Lancashire
10. Heacham in Norfolk
11. Weston Main, Weston Super Mare Sand Bay, and Weston Super Mare Uphill Slipway in Somerset
12. Dunster Beach in Somerset
13. Blue Anchor West in Somerset (Poocomer for 2025)
14. Bognor Regis, Aldwick in Sussex
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18. Scarborough South Bay in North Yorkshire
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With a staggering 4.8 million Brits slated to visit Turkey this year, experts have issued a warning over the country’s strict rules when it comes to buying or distributing e-cigarettes

Droves of Brits are being warned over one country’s unexpectedly strict rules. This year, a staggering five million UK tourists are slated to visit Turkey, as it prepares for a record-breaking boom in international visitors.

Lured in by endless stretches of golden sand, stunning history, and party-mad resorts – it seems Turkey is reaping the benefits of anti-tourist sentiment in hotspots like Greece and Spain. However, the country, which is mainly located in West Asia but also covers a small part of Southeast Europe, has long prohibited the sale of vapes.

While technically not a new rule, purchasing or distributing e-cigarettes and liquids is prohibited in the country. According to Reuters, many people still buy vaping products in the country online – but this could land tourists in hot water.

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“We’ve heard of so many travellers returning from Antalya, Marmaris, and Bodrum saying they were caught completely off guard,” Mike Byers, a vape expert over at WickdUp explained. “Shops that once stocked basic vape gear now won’t sell it at all — and if you’re used to picking up supplies on arrival, you could be left without.”

Luckily, Brits are still allowed to bring in ‘personal supplies’ of vapes and liquid into Turkey. Most vape brands agree this classed as ‘one device, spare pods or refill bottles no greater than 30ml in volume, or up to 10 disposable vapes per person’.

“Having a larger supply of e-liquids is easier to explain than carrying multiple devices, so it’s best to pack only what you’ll realistically use during your stay,” advises vape brand Freesmo. “The general rule is to avoid raising any suspicion that you’re importing vapes for sale.”

Turkey also classifies e-cigarettes as tobacco products, which are all banned for those under the age of 19. So, just because you can legally vape in the UK, doesn’t mean you will be able to if you’re visiting the country this year.

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Last month, Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Ersoy said after the ITB Berlin Fair that Turkey was witnessing ‘signs of new records in tourism’ as it attempts to bolster its appeal as a holiday destination. “Turkey has become the country with the highest number of early reservations in Germany,” the politician added.

“We aim to welcome over seven million visitors from both Russia and Germany this year. Additionally, we expect 4.8 million visitors from the U.K. in 2025″

The ambitious target may have taken a slight hit following the 6.2-magnitude earthquake that occurred in the Sea of Marmara on April 23, 2025, and saw thousands of terrified locals flee their homes while their buildings shook. A smaller 4.7-magnitude quake hit the village of Doğanyol just five days later. No deaths were reported from either incident.

The FCDO also advises against all types of travel to within 10km of the border with Syria due to ‘fighting and a heightened risk of terrorism’. However, this does not impact popular hotspots such as Bodrum, Antalya, and Istanbul.

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Riled by ‘drastic’ price increases on hotels and restaurants, a passionate British tourist has slammed Spain for making one of its most popular islands completely ‘unaffordable’

The extent of Spain’s escalating anti-tourist rhetoric has been laid bare – and it seems Brits are paying the full price quite literally. Last year, the country witnessed a record-breaking 94 million international visitors flock to its mainland, and slew of insatiably popular islands.

It was an unprecedented tourist boom that quickly descended into chaos, motivating droves of fed-up locals to take to the street and demand holidaymakers ‘go home’. The string of confrontational protests has kept their momentum, with activists vowing to ‘intensify’ their efforts ahead of the looming summer season.

Demonstrations have even taken a violent spin in recent months- with one shocking sign threatening to ‘Kill a Tourist’ popping up in Tenerife. Reports also suggest anonymous locals set fire to rental cars – often used by tourists to explore the island – to make their message clear.

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Despite the furore, it seems some Brits are willing to persevere – unable to image a world without their beloved Costa del sun. Edward Fox, who has been holidaying in Mallorca for more than three decades, visits the island for up to nine weeks every single year.

In a brutal letter sent to Majorca Daily Bulletin – a Spanish news site for English readers – Edward passionately argued the island has undergone a ‘drastic’ up-charge on accommodation as well as food and drink prices. He insists these rising prices are ‘not reflective’ of global inflation figures, and is worsened by growing ‘tourist tax’ levies that can sting travellers with up to €4 fees per night.

The Spain-enthusiast went on to claim Mallorca is now ‘unaffordable’ for most British tourists – who are now opting to visit cheaper destinations such as ‘Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and the Philippines’. “So go ahead Mallorca, bite the hand that has came to this island put so much money into your tourism, infrastructure, government , hoteliers pockets etc etc for the best part of 40 years,” Edward wrote.

“Us tourists ‘Do Bite Back’, and me personally and many hundreds of thousands of tourists have bitten back. As a seasoned traveller to Mallorca it is getting far too expensive and non tourist friendly and everything is so not worth visiting or holidaying on this island until your Balearic Government and the people of Mallorca realise this.”

Edward also raised issue with locals referring to tourists as ‘guiris’. This is a word that describes English-speaking foreigners, but has slowly expanded to include northern European tourists as a whole.

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Despite Edward’s concerns, it seems most Brits aren’t fazed by rising costs or growing hostility. New data published by Spain’s National Institute of Statistics (Instituto Nacional de Estadistica) found a staggering 810,045 international visitors flocked to the Balearics during the first three-months of 2025 – a 3.6 per cent increase compared to the year before.

However, with threats of more planned protests in the summer – Brits may start listening to the demands of frustrated locals, who argue that over-tourism is worsening the country’s housing crisis. In fact, hotel bookings in Tenerife – one of Spain’s most popular hotspots – have already warned of a hotel booking ‘slump’ ahead of the peak season.

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A lack of “human and material resources” has resulted in length queues at this Canary Island airport. Now, the Island Council President has proposed a meeting to get things back on track.

Recent chaos at César Manrique-Lanzarote airport has promoted coordinated efforts to upgrade the travel hub. British tourists arriving at Lanzarote airport have faced an “uncomfortable and chaotic experience” which has elicited a response from the President of the Island Council in Lanzarote.

President Oswaldo Betancort has requested a meeting with Spain’s airport authority AENA to discuss the future of César Manrique Airport (also known as Arrecife Airport). According to Betancort, there are insufficient police on duty at the airport, which is the tenth-largest in the country by volume of passengers and third in the Canary Islands.

The airport authority AENA already has plans to remodel the airport in 2026 with a budget of €140 million (£118.5 million). AENA’s construction plan will include the extension and renovation of the Terminal 1 check-in, boarding and security zones. The renovation will also effectively join both of Lanzarote Airport’s two terminals.

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Separate from the AENA renovation, the Island Council is also planning work on the airport zone and the LZ-2 main road. Because of this confluence, Betancort has proposed a meeting with AENA to coordinate efforts.

Speaking of the Island Council project, Betancort shared: “We want the remodelling of the airport terminal area to be inspired by the Lanzarote landscape and the spirit of César Manrique’s work, with an architectural proposal that engages with the surroundings.”

While the meeting is meant to help coordinate both construction efforts, Betancourt also reportedly plans to raise the subject of the long queues that have resulted from a shortage of border officers. “It is unacceptable that residents and visitors have to endure long waits due to insufficient staff at security checkpoints. More human and material resources are needed to guarantee efficient operation,” says the Island Council President.

The reputation of Lanzarote airport has suffered in recent years due to multiple complaints about the time it takes to retrieve luggage and get through passport control. British tourists have shared that getting through these checkpoints can take about an hour and is usually followed by long waits for a taxi.

Lanzarote residents agree there is a “significant mismatch” between supply and demand of taxis at the airport. The local authorities say creating a digitalised service is the way forward and is thus beginning talks with the taxi association.

The Mirror’s Victoria Chessum recently traveled through Lanzarote Airport and experienced some of the chaos. She wrote: “I visited Lanzarote out of peak-season, and therefore ignorantly expected the airport to at least be manageable in terms of queues.

“While checking-in was super easy, along with bag-drop, navigating the small and disproportionate terminal building was not. Armed with a sleepy toddler, a pram, and a few hand luggage bags, the whole experience quickly escalated into something of a nightmare.”

Recent figures suggest César Manrique-Lanzarote airport was designed to accomodate nine million passengers, a figure that was nearly reached in 2024 with 8.7million recorded visitors. According to Canarian Weekly, this demonstrated a 6.1% increase from 2023.

Reportedly, tourism figures have already seen an uptick in February 2025, with big arrivals expected for the approaching summer. The implementation of the European Commission’s new Entry/Exit System is also expected to add to the queuing times at high-traffic borders across the continent.

Non-EU travellers will be required to register their biometric data with passport control officers—including facial and fingerprint recognition—the first time they enter the EU after the new system is in place in October.

Simone White, 28, was travelling in Laos with her best friend, Bethany Clarke, when she died after drinking what turned out to be bootleg alcohol during a night out

The best mate of a British woman who tragically died after consuming counterfeit booze abroad has shared the horrifying moment they realised they had been poisoned.

Bethany Clarke and her lifelong pal Simone White, both from Orpington in southeast London, were enjoying a night out in Laos last November when six shots turned into a nightmare. Simone sadly died after unknowingly drinking bootleg alcohol – suspected to have been laced with methanol – while travelling in the popular backpacker hotspot of Vang Vieng. She was only 28.

Now residing in Brisbane, Bethany, also 28, has started a petition to spread awareness about the perils of methanol poisoning, urging for vital education in UK schools.

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The friends had been exploring Southeast Asia, kicking off their journey in Cambodia and then heading into Laos full of anticipation. They had spent the day floating down the river – a favourite tourist pastime – before heading back to their hostel for an evening of boozing.

Bethany revealed: “We had methanol-laced shots. We had five or six each, just mixing them with Sprite. The next morning, we didn’t feel right, but we just assumed it was a hangover. It was odd though – unlike any hangover I’d experienced before. It felt like being drunk but in a way where you couldn’t enjoy it. Something was just off.”

Despite feeling unwell, they carried on with their plans, making their way to the Blue Lagoon and kayaking down the river once more. Bethany shared her harrowing experience: “We were just lying on the backs of the kayaks, too weak to paddle. Simone was being sick off one of them. Neither of us wanted to swim or eat – which, we later learned, are early signs of methanol poisoning.”

It went downhill a few hours after they hopped on a bus to their next stop, with Bethany passing out and Simone throwing up non-stop. They ended up in what Bethany could only describe as a “very poor” local hospital – where medics initially suspected food poisoning, despite the duo not sharing the same meals.

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As their conditions took a nosedive, they reached a private hospital, but time was slipping away. Bethany recalls: “They told me they’d do all they could to save her. She was having seizures during dialysis. I was told at one point there was a 70 per cent chance she’d recover. I still had hope.”

In a devastating turn, as Simone’s condition deteriorated rapidly, her mother, Sue White, took an emergency flight to be by her side during brain surgery. Bethany reveals: “Her brain had started to swell, and they had to shave her head. The surgery relieved the pressure but caused bleeding and the other side started swelling.”

Tragically, the confirmation that it was methanol poisoning came in two weeks too late – Simone had died.

In a heartfelt drive, Bethany is campaigning to have methanol and counterfeit alcohol dangers included in school curricula to educate youngsters about the perils of drinking unregulated beverages while abroad.

“With methanol poisoning, you don’t think straight. It’s like dementia – you can’t make decisions, and you can’t problem-solve,” she continued.

“Organised crime is rife, you think alcohol is safe – but unless it’s beer or alcohol you have purchased from duty free, anything else consumed is a gamble. People have died in restaurants, even after buying bottles from supermarkets. You just never know.”

The group led by Bethany has plans to launch an impactful educational film designed to echo the sombre vibes of anti-drink-driving campaigns traditionally shown in schools. At this time, their call to action has amassed upwards of 3,000 signatures, moving steadily towards a target of 10,000 endorsements.

Compelling people to heed the warning, Bethany said: “Even if people can’t sign the petition, I want them to know about the risks.”

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BRITAIN partied like it was 1945 yesterday as the nation celebrated the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a proper knees-up.

Street parties sprung up across the land once again amid happy songs and dance.

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It was a fitting toast to those who gave their today so we could have our tomorrow.

Wartime music played as people — young and old — helped recreate the greatest day in our nation’s long history.

Some dressed up in 1940s military uniforms while others paid a heartfelt tribute to the defiant backbone of the Land Army.

The nationwide party kicked off at Buckingham Palace which hosted a special bash for veterans.

Over in Downing Street, guests were seated at two long tables decorated with flowers, miniature Union flags and table mats.

Among the guests were Second World War veterans Ruth Brook Klauber and Colin Deverell, both aged 101.

Bunting was hanging over the tables and draped over the ground floor windows of No 10.

Over in Preston, Lancs, six women stole the limelight as Land Army Girls — as they paraded proudly down a party street.

And in nearby Blackburn, around 10,000 turned up for a party in the park.

Karen Turner, 51, who was there with her family, said: “Eighty years is a big milestone and it’s important we celebrate it. There are not many veterans still with us.”

Thirty miles west, in Lytham, a VE street party was in full flow.

And in Stockton-on-Tees, Co Durham, families gathered at a party at Preston Park Museum.

A late Victorian Street with period shops and cobbles was repurposed into a 1940s theme with wartime music played across the Union Jack festooned tables.

Sheila McIntyre, 73, dressed as a Land Girl, said: “It’s nice to see something happening that has a real community feel to it.”

Meanwhile, London’s East End — flattened by the Nazis during the Blitz — also rejoiced.

Wapping, home to the docklands and shipyards, was bombed for 57 consecutive nights during the war.

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But yesterday, with a hat tip to history, hundreds gathered on the village green.

Tom Simpson, 40, who took his son Luka, seven, said: “It’s important to celebrate it this year — perhaps more now than ever. We don’t want history to repeat itself.”

Carer Katie Mountain, 40, with son Connor, said: “We look after our own in Wapping and we’re doing that today.”

In South Wales, Cardiff Castle welcomed hundreds of families to a mass picnic on its giant lawn.

Performers Polly Kilpatrick and Cathy Peace entertained the crowds as Vera and Lynn.

In the North Yorks village of Kildwick, locals enjoyed a ration supper before listening to voice recordings of elderly residents who lived through VE Day as kids.

And in Hull, thousands flocked to East Park in the sunshine.

Singers in period costume belted out wartime classics.

The UK Foreign Office has advised travellers to be prepared for travel to this EU country – as well as others – ahead of the implementation of a new security system

Britons travelling to Portugal will soon be subject to a new security measure. Later this year, the European Commission will begin a phased rollout of a new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will replace traditional passport checks with biometric data registration.

The UK Foreign Office has issued a travel alert for UK tourists as Portugal joins twenty other European countries in introducing the new EES in October 2025. Since Brexit, UK travellers have been considered ‘third-party nationals’ in the EU so they will be required to submit fingerprints and a facial scan upon arrival at borders in Portugal and other Schengen Area countries.

The system was originally meant to be implemented across EU borders in November 2024. However, the launch was postponed after Germany and France both raised concerns about preparedness.

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The EES is being implemented to enhance border security and increase the efficiency of entry procedures. Another goal of the new system is to better identify travellers who have exceeded their permitted stay and better prevent irregular immigration and terrorist offences.

While the EES aims to improve safety and reduce illegal migration, travellers are likely to encounter longer queues as the system rolls out, especially at high-traffic crossings in Lisbon, Faro, and Porto. The Foreign Office has advised UK travellers to be prepared for these changes.

The European Commission advises that the process can be made quicker if you register some of your data in advance. You can do so at a dedicated self-service system (if available at your border crossing point).

You will not need to register your data every time you cross the border. After the initial biometric data recording, a digital file will be created with your information which passport control officers can use to verify (as opposed to collect) your fingerprints and photo. The EES will store these individual data files for 3 years and 1 day from the date of your last exit (or refusal of entry) into the EU.

EU travellers who already hold a short-stay visa won’t have to have their biometric data stored again on the EES, as their fingerprints are registered in the Visa Information System (VIS). Sadly, for passport stamp collectors, the new system means that passports will no longer be stamped by hand at border crossings.

Instead, each visitor’s arrival and departure will be logged digitally through a secure central database. This digital record will help border officials determine how long a person has stayed and whether they’ve exceeded the 90-day limit permitted for short-term visits.

The EES will record and store the following in each digital file:

• data listed in your travel document(s) (e.g. full name, date of birth, etc.)
• date and place of each entry and exit
• facial image and fingerprints (called ‘biometric data’)
• whether you were refused entry.

British tourists arriving at Lanzarote airport face an “uncomfortable and chaotic experience” amidst calls for urgent action.

The island’s own president, Oswaldo Betancort, made the admission and is now demanding a top-level meeting with the Spanish airport authority, AENA, following a period of turbulence at the travel hub. He says there are insufficient police on duty at César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport, which is the tenth in the country by volume of passengers and the third in the Canary Islands, with nearly 800,000 passengers in March alone.

The airport has been the subject of numerous complaints in recent years, both for the time it takes to get luggage and then to go through passport controls. Tourists say this takes about an hour and is followed by another lengthy wait for a taxi. Queues often snake around the concourse as passengers with their suitcases wait for more taxis to arrive.

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One holidaymaker recently back in the UK after a break in Lanzarote said: “We were very shocked at the taxi situation at the airport. It took us about an hour to get through passports and to collect our luggage, so we were looking forward to getting to our hotel.

“However, we were shocked to find a really massive queue at the taxi rank which literally snaked around the concourse. We had absolutely no choice but to join that queue, which must have been at least 300 people. It took us 55 minutes in total to get a taxi, which did nothing for our mood or Lanzarote’s reputation! When we asked a taxi driver what the problem was, he said there were not enough taxis to cope with the number of arrivals. The time, we must point out, was 7.30pm, so probably not even the busiest time of the day.”

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Local residents agree there is a “significant mismatch” between supply and demand and that something needs to be done. The authorities say creating a digitalised service is the way ahead, which is why it is opening a round of talks with the taxi association.

Of the lack of police officers at the airport, Mr Betancort said:” It is unacceptable that residents and visitors have to endure long waits due to insufficient staff at security checkpoints. More human and material resources are needed to guarantee efficient operation.”

There are currently plans to expand the airport, to improve operational efficiency and quality of service. According to the Airport’s Master Plan, the objective is to expand and remodel Terminal 1 to improve quality, also expanding the check-in, boarding and security control areas. Likewise, terminals 1 and 2 will also be connected in the boarding area, once the security control has been passed.

The Mirror’s Victoria Chessum recently traveled through Lanzarote Airport and experienced some of the chaos. She wrote: “I visited Lanzarote out of peak-season, and therefore ignorantly expected the airport to at least be manageable in terms of queues. While checking-in was super easy, along with bag-drop, navigating the small and disproportionate terminal building was not. Armed with a sleepy toddler, a pram, and a few hand luggage bags, the whole experience quickly escalated into something of a nightmare.”