Tourists travelling to Spain warned of terrorist attacks

Irish tourists travelling to Spain on holiday face the prospect of terrorist attacks. Basque separatist group ETA is being blamed for last night's bombing near Alicante, a resort traditionally popular with Irish holidaymakers.

Two people including a six-year old girl were killed by the explosion. Journalist, Barry Mitchell, currently in Spain, says the holiday resorts are packed at the moment.

"The coast is very busy. It's the hottest time. You must also remember that this time is the Spanish holiday.

"Spanish families and Spanish industry generally takes a month off at this time of the year so you may say that the coasts are at saturation level at the moment. All the holiday destinations are certainly peaking at this time."