Tourism warning as Spanish island in ‘critical situation’

A Spanish holiday hotspot adored by UK tourists was 'half empty' this Bank Holiday Monday, leading to concerns from local bar and restaurant owners. Magaluf, one of Majorca's most bustling holiday resorts, is usually teeming with holidaymakers by the start of June.

Love Island's Maya Jama has described her boyfriend Stormzy as "cute and encouraging".

Brits jetting off this half term are being warned to stick to strict rules on liquids and laptops in their hand luggage. Travel Association ABTA has urged UK holidaymakers to follow the guidance to help “avoid any potential delays and confusion”.

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Maryam Touzani, whose latest movie “The Blue Caftan” won a flurry of awards and was shortlisted in the Oscar’s international feature race, is set to make her Spanish-language debut with “Calle Malaga.” Jean-Christophe Simon‘s Films Boutique will handle International sales on the project. “Calle Malaga” reteams Touzani and Films Boutique for the third time, having previously collaborated on arthouse hits “Adam” and “The Blue Caftan.” A character-driven film written by Touzani, “Calle Malaga” revolves around Maria Angeles, a 74-year old woman who belongs to the Spanish community of Tangier and enjoys the quietness of her life in the colorful Moroccan costal town.

British tourists could see limits placed on flights to popular holiday destination Majorca as the island’s opposition party warns it is “experiencing collapse” due to high visitor numbers. It comes ahead of anti-tourism protests which are expected to be held on the island later this week.

Jamie Lang Barcelona-based production, sales, and distribution company Filmax has secured global sales rights to the upcoming kids and family animated feature “The Treasure of Barracuda,” and is presenting the film to potential buyers at the Marché du Film. Having pitched at several international animation project events, “The Treasure of Barracuda” is one of the buzziest Spanish titles on the market right now. Just last year, the production received €500,000 ($545,700) in financial backing from the 2023 Eurimages Project Evaluation Sessions.

Jamie Lang Barcelona-based sales company Film Factory has picked up global rights to Alberto Gastesi‘s sci-fi thriller “Singular,” a former Sitges Pitchbox winner that will begin shooting this month. “Singular” is the story of Diana, a university professor who works with artificial intelligence linguistic models.

Jamie Lang The first significant deal at last year’s Marché du Film was Neon’s acquisition of Pablo Berger’s eventual Oscar nominee, “Robot Dreams.” Whether or not another Spanish animated film can have that kind of impact in 2024 remains to be seen, but there is a long list of contenders to consider. Perhaps the buzziest Spanish title at this year’s market is adult animation auteur Alberto Vázquez’s “Decorado,” sold by French powerhouse Le Pacte. Like his previous titles, “Decorado” is based on a Vázquez short adapted from one of his graphic novels.

Jamie Lang Spanish animation is experiencing a historic boom. Shorts and features from the country are achieving notable success at festivals and the box office, while Spanish artists are contributing to some of the most influential film and TV productions coming from Hollywood today. The question now is what steps should be taken to build on recent success.

Brits heading to a popular holiday destination this summer have been warned of huge crowds of tourists. Croatia has soared in popularity in recent years as a cheaper alternative to traditional places such as Spain and Italy.

A Place in the Sun buyer has revealed how her dream home completely transformed her life after a night out. The Channel 4 show's host, Sara Damergi, was on hand to help Donna find her perfect holiday home abroad in Wednesday 15 May episode. Joined by her best friend Savannah, Donna was on the hunt for a two-bedroom apartment in Roquetas de Mar, Spain, with a budget of £70,000.

ITV2's Love Island is reportedly set for a major shake-up on its launch night, with the new series just weeks away.The popular dating show is due to return soon, and it's rumoured that there will be some big changes on the first night. The show, which sees singletons enter the iconic villa in search of love, will be back on our screens on Wednesday 5 June and Maya Jama is set to return as host, giving fans their much-needed Love Island fix. But it appears that ITV bosses are reportedly planning to take the launch up a notch as the show will celebrate its eleventh summer season when it returns to the Spanish island of Mallorca.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent New films by Julio Medem, Alejandro Amenábar, Alberto Rodríguez, Isaki Lacuesta, Jonas Trueba and Oliver Laxe join a brace of smart thrillers in a rich Cannes lineup from Spain. “8,” (Julio Medem) Medem (“The Red Squirrel,” “Julia and Sex”) returns towhat he does best: a love story transcending time and space and a poetic critique of recent history, according to sales agent Latido Films. “Fariña’s” Javier Rey and “La Mesías” Ana Rujus star as the lovers.

Emiliano De Pablos Spanish cinema is expanding, opening up attractive film avenues to reach the worldwide market, driven by upscale commercial projects, blending of genres and a new generation of emerging female directors. The country’s filmmakers landed three Oscar nominations: Juan A. Bayona with “Society of the Snow” (inter- national feature and makeup and hair styling); and Pablo Berger with “Robot Dreams” (animated feature).

A picturesque village in Menorca is calling on tourists to be banned from visiting. The village of Binibeca Vell has been dubbed the ‘Spanish Mykonos’ thanks to its stunning white buildings.

Rafa Sales Ross Guest Contributor When director Dani de la Torre (“La Unidad,” “Gun City”) read a news article detailing how the Spanish coastal town of Marbella became the playing ground for hundreds of international criminal organizations, he knew he had a new show on his hands. His “La Unidad” producing partners agreed and thus became Movistar Plus+ original series “Marbella,” premiering in Spain on May 2, to large media impact.

Elsa Pataky is celebrating Mother’s Day in the way that feels right to her. The Spanish actress shared a post of her family’s celebration, which was hosted in Australia with her mom and her brother, and featured one of her favorite meals. Shakira parties with Chris Hemsworth, Elsa Pataky, Penelope Cruz, Matt Damon, Luciana Barroso, and more[Pics] Met Gala red carpet debut: Karol G, Chris Hemsworth, and moreA post shared by Elsa Pataky (@elsapataky)Pataky shared a photo on her Instagram, showing her alongside her mother Cristina, her brother Cristian, and sister in law Silvia, with the four smiling for the cameras as they prepared a delicious looking Paella.

Callum McLennan The seventh edition of the Quirino Awards, an annual event dedicated to promoting animation in Spain, Portugal, and Latin America, saw Spain win five of the 10 awards on offer. Housed in the Teatro Leal, in the Canary Island’s Santa Cruz de Tenerife, an eclectic and, at times, musical gala concluded an upbeat Quirino Awards. Pablo Berger‘s first foray into animation, the Oscar-nominated “Robot Dreams,” continued its charge, winning awards for best feature film and sound design.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Be For Films has acquired international sales rights to “Mothers Don’t” (“Las madres no”) directed by celebrated Spanish filmmaker Mar Coll. The film marks her third directorial outing following “Three Days with the Family“ and “We All Want What’s Best for Her.” The movie tells the story of María, a young writer who has just become a mother, and becomes obsessed by the highly publicized case of a woman who drowned her 10-month old twins in the bathtub.