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Discover 19 essential apps that can make living in Spain easier, from WhatsApp and Bizum to transport, healthcare, food, fitness and travel tools.
Spain’s Verano Joven 2026 program brings back major summer travel discounts for young people with Spanish nationality or legal residence in Spain. From July 1 to September 30, eligible travellers can save up to 90% on selected train and bus journeys.
Malaga is no longer just the cheaper alternative to Marbella. Some of the fastest property price growth is now happening outside the historic centre and beachfront zones, especially in Campanillas, Ciudad Jardín, Puerto de la Torre and Teatinos.
Shakira’s dispute with the Spanish tax authority became one of the most visible examples of how Spain reviews tax residency. For foreigners, investors, remote workers, and families living between countries, the lesson is clear: the 183-day rule matters, but it is not the only factor.
A joint bank account in Spain does not automatically mean that the money belongs equally to every account holder. Hacienda looks at who contributed the funds, who used them, why transfers were made, and whether the situation can be proven with documents.
From August 28, 2026, Spain’s flexible retirement rules will allow eligible pensioners to combine part of their pension with part-time work or, under specific conditions, self-employed activity. Here is what retirees, future retirees, and foreign residents should understand before making decisions.
If Spanish test language is your biggest barrier to getting a driving license, DGT has an official option called Lectura Fácil. Learn what it is, what materials to study, what accommodations you may receive, and how to request the adapted exam through your driving school.
