Latest Spain updates and posts.

Protests will be held in both Madrid and Valencia, each driven by a shared goal: to address the escalating housing crisis that has left many unable to afford a place t...

Catalonia’s Department of Social Rights, led by Mónica Martínez, has acknowledged the issue and announced an emergency plan to process applications faster.

The Chinese New Year, one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture, is celebrated globally, uniting communities with its traditions, vibrant parades, and cult...

Costa del Sol is widely viewed as one of Spain’s most stable and long-term attractive property markets. The region combines strong international demand, limited land...

Located in Finestrat, Alicante, this prestigious project is situated on a hillside, providing residents with breathtaking vistas and an unparalleled sense of serenity....

The state aims to partially absorb the risk of non-payment, but the details remain unclear. It is still unknown who will be classified as vulnerable, which rental cont...

Understanding whether you're required to file is your first step. The next is navigating the new rules introduced for 2025.

Here’s how it works, step by step, what protections exist for vulnerable consumers, and what to do if you cannot pay on time.

Important update for property owners and renters in Spain: new data has been released for the Índice de Actualización de Rentas (Rent Update Index), which replaced t...

The system is not based on one single payment for the whole country. The overall logic is similar, but the amount, deadlines, and filing process can change depending o...

But behind this growth there is a complex mix of regulation, taxes and tenant-friendly rules that every investor needs to understand before choosing a city or a strategy.

Alicante is consistently ranked as one of the most affordable and comfortable cities for expats and retirees. It offers palm-lined promenades, a castle over the skylin...

The Spanish Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) recently released a report evaluating the livability of major cities across Spain. Factors such as housing afford...

The capital competes with itself every year. Gran Vía and Puerta del Sol are illuminated, seasonal rinks and fairs pop up, and huge nativity displays appear inside hi...

Instead of simple passport stamps, your movements in and out of Spain’s external borders are now tracked electronically, with biometric data stored in a shared EU da...

In a landmark decision, Catalonia has implemented new penalties to combat fraudulent practices in the short-term rental market. This initiative, spearheaded by the reg...

As confirmed by the BOE (Boletín Oficial del Estado), Spain has introduced stricter regulations for municipal registration (empadronamiento). Residents must now ensur...

The government’s key measures include:✔️ Banning commercial calls from numbers outside the 800 and 900 ranges.✔️ Blocking international calls disguised as lo...

Many non-resident owners think: “I don’t earn any income from my Spanish property, so I don’t have to pay anything.”

In a groundbreaking move, the Spanish government has proposed a sweeping reform to its legislation, specifically targeting the law that governs so-called “offenses a...

If your TIE card has expired or you are waiting for a renewed or replacement card, but you need to leave Spain and then return, you may need an autorización de regres...

In 2025, Renfe, Spain’s national railway operator, unveiled an innovative rail pass designed specifically for foreign tourists. Inspired by similar systems in Japan,...

Spain has made a major move in its immigration policy. The government has officially launched the procedure to implement an extraordinary regularization aimed at givin...

Many people assume that if you resign voluntarily in Spain, you can forget unemployment benefits (paro) and any compensation.

After weeks of uncertainty, the Spanish government has reintroduced its popular public transport subsidies. This decision follows successful negotiations with the Junt...

Spain is taking a significant humanitarian step by granting legal status to 25,000 migrants who suffered from the devastating Dana floods that hit Valencia on October ...

Spanish police have announced a new phase of a major operation against fraudulent pareja de hecho arrangements. Nineteen people were arrested, and investigators linked the scheme to more than 300 residency applications allegedly filed through fraud.

💡 Most local municipalities will also declare 2 local holidays. For example, in Valencia or Seville, these may align with events like Fallas or Semana Santa.

Spain welcomed nearly 97 million foreign tourists in 2025, a historic record. This is no longer a simple recovery cycle. It reflects a more durable shift in travel and...

This guide is designed to help you plan in a practical sequence and avoid the most common early mistakes.

Below are the key takeaways that can help you protect your money and understand what is fair, what is legal, and what usually falls under normal maintenance.

Spain extended its social protection framework to December 31, 2026, but the system no longer works as it did from 2020 to 2025. The key shift is that eviction outcome...

From July 1, 2025, Spain will implement a Unified Registry for tourist and seasonal rentals, a significant step toward ensuring transparency and fairness in the short-...

And so far in 2025? Sales volumes remain steady. No panic. No spike. Just high-level, sustained demand is a sign of market maturity, not speculation. Sunshine, Stabi...

You do not need to renew anything manually. The Spanish government applies extensions automatically.

Spain is witnessing a growing dispute in its energy sector, as butane gas distributors (commonly known as butaneros) threaten an indefinite strike. At the heart of the...

Malaga, a city known for its charm and rich cultural history, is set to phase out its iconic horse-drawn carriages by 2025. Mayor Francisco de la Torre announced this ...

Madrid is cementing its place as Spain’s fashion capital with a series of new initiatives to support the fashion industry. The City Council recently announced additi...

• 2025–2026:Only vehicles without an environmental label ("A" category) and registered outside the province of Valencia will be restricted.

Alicante has officially been named the sunniest city in Europe, according to a recent Holidu study based on World Weather Online data. With an impressive 349 hours of ...

In 2024, Spain saw a significant increase in citizenship denials, with the Ministry of Justice rejecting 20,099 applications—a stark contrast to just 7,399 in 2023. ...

You're not at a supermarket — you’re at a mercado de abastos (traditional covered market), where Spain’s freshest seafood is laid out like art. Razor clams fan o...