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Truth behind ‘Spain tourist ban’ and why it won’t affect your holiday this summer
LET’S be crystal clear. There is NO Spanish tourist ban.
Despite the fear-mongering headlines, there is not, and will never be, a ban on tourists.
To say otherwise is just total nonsense.
Last year, Spain welcomed more than 94million holidaymakers – bringing in an astonishing £106billion in revenue. Tourism generates more than 13percent of Spain’s GDP.
But with this booming industry, of course, comes issues.
The last few years has seen protests across mainland Spain, the Balearic and Canary Islands as locals frustrated by the lack of affordable housing take action.
In Barcelona, furious city dwellers fired water pistols at tourists eating in restaurants.
In Majorca, they posted fake closure signs on beaches and in Tenerife protestors chanted ‘This beach is ours’ as Brits sunbathed nearby.
The root of the issue is the lack of housing.
Protestors are furious at the huge increase in short term rentals like Airbnb, saying they are robbing residents of affordable properties.
In a bid to placate Spanish citizens, authorities are fighting back.
Malaga has introduced a new law this month, preventing the registration of any more new holiday rentals for the next three years across 43 districts in the city and across the Costa del Sol.
It follows similar legislation in Alicante and Madrid.
Putting the brakes on yet more apartments being turned into short term rental holiday properties is hoped to give locals a better chance of finding long term lets.
So the ‘ban’ is just that – no more holiday lets can be registered. Holidaymakers can continue to visit hotels, Airbnbs and other holiday accommodation such as villas as normal.
The ban will impact a small number of holiday rentals registered since February 2022 that share access and resources with permanent residents.
So this summer, we will continue to be able to enjoy the fascinating cities and golden beaches of Spain as normal.
While this is not a tourist ban, it could make it more expensive for tourists, due to a reduced number of accommodation options.
Barcelona is to introduce the strictest rule, with holiday flats completely banned.
Everything you need to know about visiting Spain
- Brits must have at least three months left on their passport from the day they plan to leave the country.
- Tourists do not need a visa if visiting for up to 90 days in an 180-day period.
- Make sure your passport is stamped on entry and exit.
- Travellers may be asked to show hotel booking confirmations and that they have enough money for their stay at the border.
- Spain is one hour ahead of the UK.
- The country uses the euro with around €10 working out to £8.55.
- Flights to Spain from the UK take between 2-4 hours depending on the destination.
With more than 10,100 in the city, the full ban hopes to be in place by 2029.
The Spanish islands could also follow suit in the upcoming months.
Brits will instead have to stay at registered properties such as B&Bs and hotels.
We’ve rounded up some of the best Spanish hotels, including one that feels “more like Thailand”.
A hotel in Huelva was named the best all-inclusive resort in Spain last year, while this one has Maldives-style overwater rooms.
Here are some other Spain rules Brits need to know about as well, including additional personal information needed when checking into hotels, dress codes and smoking bans.
World’s biggest aircraft dubbed the ‘flying bum’ FINALLY has date for takeoff with Spain and Arctic blimp trips lined up
THE world’s largest aircraft dubbed the “flying bum” finally has a take off date, with tourist trips to Spain and the Arctic already planned.
The project has already cost £140 million and suffered a crash landing, but the airborne giant is now on the brink of full production and could be ferrying people through the skies by 2029.
The 302 foot-long Airlander 10 is a hybrid between a plane and an airship – and is touted as the world’s most efficient large aircraft.
It is filled with helium for buoyancy and will float through the skies at 130km/h, powered by diesel engine propellers.
The blimp will treat passengers to a luxury experience, complete with en-suite bedrooms, fine dining and “horizon-to-horizon” views.
A factory in Doncaster has been lined up to produce 24 of the gigantic vehicles every year – which will create 1,200 jobs for the city and whopping annual sales of £1.2 billion.
The company behind the project, Hybrid Air Vehicles, boasts the Airlander will “transform what aircraft can do”.
But before the project can properly take off, hundreds of millions of pounds must be raised to keep the company afloat.
HAV thinks it will need an eye-watering £300 million over the next few years to break even.
Tom Grundy, the CEO, said “We’re done prototyping. The next step is multiple aircraft going through production.
“The sort of thing air taxis are going through now, we’ve put behind us.”
The plane’s “flying bum” nickname comes from its distinctive swollen rear end.
Its maiden flight was completed back in 2016 in Bedfordshire, but on its second outing the airship nose-dived into a field.
No one was injured in the accident, but the cockpit was destroyed and major repairs needed.
Since then, two huge inflatable “airbags” have been added, which are stowed during the flight and protect the cockpit on landing.
The ship will be able to fly through the skies for more than five days and can land on almost any surface – including “fields, tarmac or sea” – so does not rely on traditional airport infrastructure.
Almost £2 billion worth of the airships have already been reserved, including by the Spanish company Air Nostrum – one of Europe’s largest airlines.
The first flights are expected to happen in Spain, with tourist trips to the Arctic also on the horizon.
Grundy said his company’s efficient aircraft will offer a solution for the aviation industry, which faces huge government pressure to reduce its carbon footprint.
He said: “We’ve got a path to taking 75 to 90 per cent of the emissions out of flying.
“There’s nothing else out there that can do that so imminently.”
Commercial airship travel stopped in 1937 after the Hindenburg disaster, when 35 people were killed in a crash.
Grundy said: “There have been many years of trying and failing to make airships work commercially.
“Helium brings all sorts of problems and means an airship needs to be really big because it takes a lot of volume to do the job.
“Our platform can be smaller, and smaller generally means cheaper so we can address different markets.”
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain keen on return to England with two relegation-battling Premier League clubs interested
FORMER Liverpool and England star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is keen on a return to England, SunSports understands.
The 31-year-old has endured a frustrating season in Turkey with chances limited at Besiktas.
His return of one goal and six appearances is well below what he would have wanted at this stage of the campaign.
Reports in Turkey suggest the club’s new manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to give the talented midfielder a chance, handing him just his second start on Sunday.
But Oxlade-Chamberlain, linked with Brentford last year, is attracted by the idea of heading back to the Premier League – where there is interest in the player.
Leicester and Wolves are both monitoring his availability ahead of the transfer window closing next Monday.
They believe his versatility and top-flight experience could be a vital addition to their squad as they battle the drop.
And Leeds in the Championship are also believed to be keen on the player if he becomes available.
The Yorkshire club think he could add the quality required to take them back into the Premier League.
Besiktas are likely to allow the 35-cap Three Lions international to leave on loan with a view to a permanent switch if the move works out.
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Back in the summer, SunSport revealed another Championship side are keen on the ex-Arsenal man.
Now more reports in Turkey state Sheffield United could be set to reignite their interest.
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If he joins the Blades, Oxlade-Chamberlain will play alongside former Liverpool team-mate Brewster, the 24-year-old striker who started his professional career with the Reds.
The pair were both part of the Liverpool squad that won the Champions League in 2019.
Oxlade-Chamberlain made 146 appearances during a six-year spell with Liverpool, during which the team won five trophies – including the Premier League and Champions League.
He joined Besiktas in August 2023 following his Anfield release and helped the team win the Turkish Cup last term.
But fiancee Perrie Edwards – with whom he has son Axel – revealed how him living in Turkey has taken its toll.
Speaking in April, she said: “I have to be honest – I’m not going to sugarcoat it – it’s blooming hard . . . it’s really hard. I’m struggling a bit with the Turkey situation.
“When he played for Arsenal it was great because he was just down the road. Liverpool, Manchester, not that bad, but Turkey!
“Turkey is a little bit further and the thing is they are so busy. They train every day practically.
“But do you know what? We make it work, because we make it work for the ones we love.
“So it’s fun, it’s exciting. It still keeps it fresh, I think.”
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One VERY brave man reveals why he’s proud to have a micro penis & what the ladies really think about his 2.9 inch member
SPARE a thought for all men as the temperatures plummet near zero this week and they become at risk of getting ‘winter penis’.
Yes, along with the coughs, colds and the seemingly never-ending flu, there’s another health ailment to worry about – and it could affect their performance in the bedroom.
Doctors (yes, actual medical professionals) have described ‘winter penis’ as the body’s temporary response to colder weather.
Considered a normal physiological change rather than a medical condition, it causes the penis and testicles to shrink in size – potentially reducing up to 50 per cent in length, and 30 per cent in girth.* Yikes.
Just 5% of erect penises are bigger than 6.3 inches
Someone who knows all too well about life with a smaller than average member is Jake Timms – the 36-year-old army veteran from Hereford has a 2.9 inch penis.
According to the “Am I Normal?” study, 5.16 inches (13.1cm) is the average length of a penis when erect. Just five per cent of erect penises are bigger than 6.3 inches (16cm) long.
But Jake firmly believes good things come in small packages and his mini manhood is nothing to be embarrassed about (even if his mum has laughed at him).
Here, Jake reveals all about life with a micro penis, his sex life and what the ladies (including his very satisfied girlfriend) really think.
For me, it isn’t about the size of your penis, it’s what you do with it that matters. I’ve always known my todger is below average, but it wasn’t until I joined the Army that I realised how small it was in comparison to everyone else’s.
They all used to tease me, pointing at my crotch and saying how tiny it was. They’d be like, “Oi, mate, I’ve got something stuck in my teeth, can I use your willy as dental floss?”
But I never felt bullied, it was just lads’ banter and I was never offended. In fact, I used to laugh along with them. The size of my manhood doesn’t actually bother me so I guess the teasing doesn’t either.
I’ve probably had more laughs from men over the years than I have women. I’ve never had an issue in the bedroom, and climaxing isn’t a problem either.
I do have to buy the tiny condoms, but what does that matter? I’d rather a condom fit properly and I’m protected than it slip off because it’s too big. Thankfully that has never happened to me!
I was 16 when I lost my virginity and I think we were both so nervous at it being our first time that size didn’t even come into it. She also didn’t have anyone else to compare me to, which was a result. I got away with that one!
I’m sure past lovers have probably thought ‘Oh that’s a small one’ but I’ve never been told of any complaints to my face. In fact, there was a point when I was telling women on dates that I had a micro penis just to get it out of the way. Some of them didn’t believe me until we got into bed, but at least I was honest and no one was left disappointed.
For me pleasuring a woman isn’t just about penetration. I like to concentrate on foreplay and being caring, all the soppy stuff. There is definitely more to sex than the size of your penis. It’s about technique. And let’s face it, it’s when it’s erect that matters.
I remember when I was a teenager and I had some fluid around my testicles that needed surgery, and I asked the doctor at the time, ‘Am I a normal size? Will it grow?’ He did say it looked below average and it would grow some more, but it only did a bit.
There was a point when I was telling women on dates that I had a micro penis
Jake Timms
People have asked me if I would have a penis enlargement, but I wouldn’t. Anything could go wrong and I wouldn’t take the risk. I’ve not had any health problems and my willy works perfectly fine so I don’t see the point in going down the surgery route. I’ll keep what I’ve got thanks.
I did wonder if me having a small willy was a hereditary issue though, but I have two older brothers, Mark, 38 and Simon, 40, and they both have perfectly normal sized penises. I joke to my mum all the time that they took my share in the trouser department, but she just laughs.
And I don’t think my girlfriend, Penny, 33, would be too happy if something went wrong during a penis enlargement. I certainly don’t get any complaints from her when it comes to intimacy and we have a very healthy sex life.
What is a winter penis?
Dr Crystal Wyllie, from Asda Online Doctor said: “While all men are at risk of winter penis, those that already have erectile dysfunction are most likely to encounter problems.”
She warned: “Those with erectile dysfunction are most at risk as they could find their symptoms more difficult to manage.”
There’s no treatment necessary for winter penis as it’s just a reaction to cold weather.
Penis size should return to normal once you reach a warmer place.
“The reaction can last as long as the body is exposed to cold temperatures, with size returning to normal once the body returns to a warmer, more comfortable state,” advised Dr Donald Grant, GP and Senior Clinical Advisor at The Independent Pharmacy.
But if someone is experiencing problems associated with blood flow or experience a long-term change in size or shape of genitals, it’s always safe to seek more tailored advice from their GP, said Dr Grant.
We have known each other for years, but only started dating two years ago and we are really happy. She has no issue with the size of my todger and gets everything she needs from me in terms of sex and a relationship, and likewise.
My tiny todger certainly hasn’t held me back from enjoying sex. I have the same urges and needs as everyone else.
I’m not working at the moment as I am suffering from PTSD from my time in Afghanistan, but it hasn’t stopped me from jobs in the past. After the Army, I worked in construction and the work was hard and physical – I didn’t feel as if I needed a big willy to prove that I am a man!
I do wear baggy shorts and swimming shorts, but that’s more of a comfort and style thing than it is me trying to hide myself away. You wouldn’t catch me in a pair of budgie smugglers even if I had a huge dick.
What is a micro penis?
In adults, the condition refers to any penis smaller than 2.8 inches in length.
In infants, a micro penis is classed as any penis that is less than 0.75 inches in length.
This is considered significantly smaller than a “normal” male newborn’s penis, which is between 1.1 and 1.6 inches in length when stretched gently.
If anything I actually prefer having a small penis – I’d much rather that than a massive wanger. There was a bloke in the Army who had an above average penis. It was obviously the complete opposite to mine, it was absolutely massive. I remember he used to say that girls didn’t like it as it was far too big so it made sex really painful and unenjoyable.
I don’t have that problem, so I have to count my blessings really.
I’m proud to have a micro penis. It is part of who I am and it has probably given me the confidence I have now.
If there is anyone out there who is worried about the size of their manhood then I’d say you don’t need to be. Embrace what you’ve got. I certainly do!
*Fortunately, penis size should return to normal once you’re in a warmer place.
