🇪🇸Spain welcomed 6% more tourists in March.
🇬🇧The United Kingdom remains our main market.
📈In March, 1.78 million Britons travelled to Spain, marking a 10.9% increase compared with the same month last year.
Mark 12 August: a solar eclipse over Spain will bring a rare, cinematic moment to the skies. Visible across much of the country in the late afternoon, the Moon will partially cover the Sun—mesmerising and unforgettable.
A total eclipse of the heart 🌒
✈️🇪🇸Spain received 8.6 million air passengers in March, which is 6.6% more than in March last year.
🇬🇧The UK topped the list with 1.8 million passengers, accounting for 20.8% of the total.
The Canary Islands were the most popular destination, followed by the Valencian Community and Andalusia.
“Preserving nature means preserving human life.” - Félix Rodriguez de la Fuente
🌷"A Cup of Water and a Rose", Zurbarán (1630) at the National Gallery
#SaturdayArt
"Today’s social media are not what we were promised.
Each hour our young people spend on social media increases their risk of depression by 13%. While we debate, they suffer, and the techno-oligarchs profit. We must act. Now."
President Sánchez for @financialtimes.com
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It has been three years since the conflict in Sudan began, world’s worst humanitarian crisis. We urgently need a ceasefire, protection for civilians & respect for intl law.
Spain will continue to alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people & seek a lasting political solution.
Spanish photojournalist Brais Lorenzo wins a @worldpressphoto.bsky.social Award for his project“Terra Queimada”, documenting the Galicia wildfires.
It captures the scale of the fires & the human impact,offering a powerful visual record of climate & landscape change.
Enhorabuena💛
📸 @brais_lorenzo
🇬🇧🇪🇺 Big step forward!! The UK will rejoin Erasmus+ in 2027.
Thousands of UK students will once again head to Spain 🇪🇸 and across Europe to study, work and connect—building skills, friendships and shared futures.
People-to-people ties are back at the heart of our partnership🤝
The @museodelprado.es has been nominated for The Webby Awards in recognition of its outstanding social media presence.
Bill Murray has made his mind up. So have we. Have you?
🎨Cast your vote here: vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/… pic.x.com/JfEYWaiq2j
President Sánchez is on an official visit to China, where he met President Xi Jinping, reaffirming Spain–China ties.
"In an increasingly uncertain world, Spain supports an EU–China relationship grounded in trust, dialogue & stability, advancing a multipolar order based on respect & pragmatism."
🇪🇸🎬🌸The London Spanish Film Festival’s 15th Spring Weekend brings an exciting snapshot of Spain’s dynamic film scene.
Ahead of the 22nd edition later this year, it’s a unique chance to enjoy powerful stories & unforgettable performances.
🍿ℹ️ londonspanishfilmfestival.com/2026-spring-...
Spring in Spain🌱
'Strolling along the Seashore', 1909
Sorolla
🖼️ Museo Sorolla
#saturdayart
Ambassador Emma Aparici met with Ambassador Salih Husain Ali of Iraq to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
Spain reaffirmed its support for Iraq’s sovereignty & territorial integrity, while both highlighted their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation & ties.
Paco de Lucía Legacy: Revolution from Tradition — tomorrow, April 10 at the Barbican. @barbicancentre.bsky.social
A powerful tribute to his most groundbreaking era, celebrating the second sextet that redefined flamenco in his final years.
Don’t miss it.
tickets.barbican.org.uk/choose-seats...
Ambassador Emma Aparici met with Ambassador Ashraf Swelam of Egypt to discuss the Middle East, recognising Egypt’s key stabilising role in Gaza.
Both also highlighted the growing Spain–Egypt Strategic Partnership in defence, trade and investment.
Honoured to meet the Basque Children of ’37 Association.
Ambassador met Chair Simon Martínez to discuss its work preserving the memory of nearly 4,000 Spanish children evacuated to the UK during the Spanish Civil War.
Spain is committed to preserving their families’ legacy.
After nearly 40 days, the ceasefire brings hope to the Middle East & the world.
We support mediators, notably Pakistan.
The ceasefire must extend to Lebanon, in line with UNSC Resolution 1701.
Diplomacy, negotiation and international law are the only path to lasting peace.
Though Holy Week in Spain has passed, we’re pleased to share this image of the Virgen de Antequera as a small tribute to of the most iconic seasons in Spain. Next Easter is just around the corner!🌸✝️
Ambassador Aparici received Lebanon Ambassador, Farrah Berry. They discussed situation in the Middle East & close ties between Spain & Lebanon, including Spain’s commitment to UN peace keeping mission #UNIFIL
Ambassador Berry expressed appreciation for Spain’s continued support.
Happy Easter from Sevilla: solemnity and devotion.
Zaragoza in Holy Week: pure emotion.
#EasterInSpain
“The Crucified Christ”, Diego Velázquez
(1630s)
🖼️ @museodelprado.es
#saturdayart
In Spain, Semana Santa means buñuelos de viento—light, airy fritters dusted with sugar, sweetening the solemn streets of Holy Week. Just yum😋
#EasterInSpain
Zamora: Taking an oath of silence before a magical night.✝️
📸 Semana Santa Zamora
#EasterInSpain
Artemis II marks a historic milestone: over 50 years later, humanity embarks on a new crewed lunar orbit. A triumph of science, global teamwork, and NASA-led expertise — with Spain proudly contributing key life support and thermal control systems. 🌙🚀
On Martes Santo, Spain comes alive with solemn beauty. From the devotion of Murcia to the grandeur of Seville and the passion of Málaga, processions fill the streets with tradition, music, and emotion. ✝️
#EasterInSpain
Spain remains the top destination for UK travellers 🇬🇧✈️🇪🇸
In Feb 2026, over 1m Brits visited Spain (+1.8% YoY), accounting for 15% of total spend.
The Canary Islands were the favourite destination, followed by Catalonia and Andalusia.
EU Member States meeting in Brussels have agreed to give the green light to the historic Agreement on Gibraltar. The expected date of application: 15 July.
Certainty for 300,000 Andalusians in the Campo de Gibraltar. A success for Spain and for Europe