Airports across Spain could come to a standstill in August after union leaders announced more than 60,000 baggage-handlers and other airport staff were prepared to strike. The announcement comes after more than two years of failed negotiations over pay, working hours, breaks and overtime between the unions and airport authorities. Labour mediation agency SIMA has now been brought in …
According to municipal figures, average hotel occupancy during the peak month of August was 96%, with the majority of visitors being Spanish.
The August ‘puente’ heralds the start of the second half of the main holidaymonth and many coastal resorts are reporting almost 100% hotel occupancy.
Andalucia has enjoyed the best summer in its history as far as tourism is concerned, according to figure issued by the National Statistics Institute (INE).
During the month of August there will be events taking place every evening in the Plaza Fabrica de los Cangrejos, children’s events starting at 21:00 and the rest at 22:00.
Although still suffering a decline in passenger numbers during the peak August period, Málaga airport fared better than most according to the latest figures released by the airport authority AENA.
Today, several towns in Andalucía are assessing the damage caused by the recent storms in parts of the region.
Well, well, well…three holes in the ground. August rain no less, albeit for only a few minutes. It cleaned the streets but did not clear the air, still on the muggy side today.