How your holiday could be affected by Spain's mass walkout

2 Nov 2026 • 7:55 PM MYT
The Independent
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How your holiday could be affected by Spain's mass walkout

  • Spain's two largest trade unions, UGT and CCOO, have called a nationwide 24-hour general strike on 11 November over the country's housing crisis.
  • The walkout marks the first general strike jointly backed by both unions in 14 years and comes weeks before Spain's snap election.
  • Widespread travel disruption is expected across Spain, potentially impacting flights, trains, metros and local bus services.
  • Major cities such as Madrid and Barcelona are likely to see large demonstrations, prompting UK authorities to advise travellers to remain vigilant.
  • The protest follows public outrage over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman in Madrid, which exposed severe housing pressures and soaring rents.

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