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Malta Tourist Tax 2027: The Eco Tax Jumps to €8 a Night, and Comino and Gozo Cost More
Malta's Budget 2027 raises the eco tax from €1.50 to €8 per adult per night in hotels and €10 in holiday lets from 1 January 2027, adds charges for Comino and cruise stops, and raises Gozo ferry fares for visitors. What a week now costs, how the cap works, and the beaches with no landing fee.
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Fuerteventura Tourist Tax: La Oliva Plans €0.56 a Night for Corralejo and El Cotillo
La Oliva council has given initial approval to a €0.56 per person per night tourist tax covering Corralejo, El Cotillo and every holiday let in the municipality. What a stay would cost, who is exempt, which resorts are outside it, and the steps left before anyone pays.
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Beach Flag Colors Explained: What Every Flag Means
A quick guide to beach warning flag colors. What red, yellow, green, purple, and double red flags mean and what you should do when you see them.
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Best Beach Games for Groups, Families, and Couples
The best beach games that actually work on sand. From spikeball to paddleball, with tips on what to buy, what to skip, and games that need zero equipment.
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