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What exactly is Spain's 'DANA' weather phenomenon?
Nov 5, 2024 · Why do people in Spain say DANA rather than storm? If you’re a Spanish speaker or have lived in Spain for a few years, you might be familiar with the term gota fría, literally meaning ‘cold drop’.. For many years this was the most common terminology used by Spaniards, and as such DANA is a relatively new concept.
Why is Spain's Valencia region so prone to destructive flooding?
Oct 30, 2024 · The second reason is that the modification of the coastline over the last century and a half, especially after the urbanisation and creation of tourist areas and resorts, which emerged in the 1960s, has put it at risk of flooding.
San Sebastián: What to know about Spain's biggest film festival
Sep 19, 2024 · The San Sebastián International Film Festival, the most prestigious of its kind in Spain, kicks off on Friday September 20th. Here are 10 fascinating anecdotes and pieces of information that will help you understand its importance to Spanish culture.
Driving in Spain: Which cities will get low-emission zones in 2024 …
Jan 8, 2024 · Cities in the process of creating ZBEs in 2024. The main cities that are currently in the process of creating and implementing these zones, which will potentially be operational sometime in 2024, are Lugo, Valladolid, Bilbao, Girona, Cáceres, Málaga, Melilla, Palma de Mallorca and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Where Americans in Spain can celebrate Thanksgiving and buy US …
Nov 25, 2024 · On the fourth Thursday of November, Americans in the US and around the world celebrate Thanksgiving. This year it falls on November 28th. There are a total of 41,953 American nationals officially living in Spain. READ ALSO - MAP: Where in Spain do all the Americans live? Many may miss home on that day, longing to see their family and taste some of the traditional Thanksgiving food.
What are Spain's controversial new rules for registering hotel …
Sep 23, 2024 · Tourism companies warn the new rules could damage the Spanish sector's competitiveness abroad. Photo: DESIREE MARTIN/AFP. Hoteliers and travel agencies have warned that controversial new hotel registration rules in Spain are not only difficult to implement but will make holidays more expensive for travellers and could hurt the tourism sector's competitiveness abroad.
What's the situation in Spain's Málaga after the floods?
Nov 14, 2024 · A day after the flash floods which seemed to engulf much of Málaga city and the wider province, Spain’s State Meteorological Agency AEMET has dropped its red warning and services are slowly returning to normal.
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Barcelona's airport flooded as heavy rain persists in Spain
Nov 4, 2024 · Tuesday November 5th update: Operations at Barcelona's El Prat airport have returned to normal after a very difficult Monday with 153 cancelled flights,18 flight diversions and flooding at the airport terminals and parking lots. The second biggest airport in Spain, El Prat in Barcelona is experiencing flooding on Monday November 4th due to …