The Local Spain

Barcelona airport sees four more flights cancelled on third strike day Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:54 +0200 The total number of cancelled flights at Barcelona’s El Prat Airport surpassed 40 on the third day of an indefinite strike by ground handling staff which Spanish authorities have estimated could affect two million passengers this summer.

IN STATS: Is Spain really that 'cheap' anymore? Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:36:38 +0200 Many foreigners cite Spain’s comparatively low cost of living as one of the major factors for moving here. But is it still a very affordable place to live? We crunch the data to see how much more expensive Spain has become in recent years.

EXPLAINED: The rules for setting up a surf school in Spain Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:42:37 +0200 Surfing may not be the first sport you think of when you think of Spain, but it is popular, particularly along the north coast and in the Canary Islands. If you have dreams of setting up a surf school in Spain, here's what you need to know.

Why doing official processes on a Mac in Spain gives so many problems Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:34:49 +0200 Could some online administrative processes in Spain actually be more prone to system errors because you're using a Mac or iOS instead of Windows or Android? The evidence suggests so, so here are some potential solutions.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:34:19 +0200 One of Britain's most wanted arrested in Madrid, Spanish government ally urges Spain not to co-host 2030 World Cup, phone companies brace for data traffic jams during total eclipse and more news on Thursday August 6th.

Spain mulls what to do about child migrants after Ceuta mass crossing Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:30:41 +0200 The leader of Spain's north African territory of Ceuta on Wednesday said the number of children left there after last week's rush of migrants was "unsustainable", pleading for government aid.

LISTED: Ten activities for a hot summer's day in Valencia Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:06:33 +0200 If staying indoors next to the fan doesn't enter your plans on a scorching day in Valencia, we've got a list of activities that will keep you cool and entertained at the same time in the eastern Spanish city.

Spain's Navarre to turn monasteries and military barracks into housing Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:27:02 +0200 The northern region of Navarre has come up with an innovative new plan to help solve its housing crisis - transform abandoned historical buildings into new shared housing complexes.

'Like the end of the world': The foreign eclipse chasers flocking to Spain Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:16:32 +0200 People from all over the world will flock to northern Spain next week in the hope of witnessing a once-in-a-lifetime experience: a total solar eclipse.

What's closed and what stays open during August in Spain? Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:42:29 +0200 It’s common knowledge that Spain goes on holiday in August, city centres empty out as everyone heads for the slightly cooler coastal or mountainous areas, but which businesses close completely and which will continue open?

Dozens presumed dead as two migrants rescued after 15 days adrift off Spain's Balearics Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:00:27 +0200 Two migrants were rescued on Tuesday after spending two weeks adrift in the Mediterranean trying to reach Spain's Balearic Islands, authorities said, adding they were searching for 27 others who survivors said had accompanied them.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:46:18 +0200 Spain's heatwaves cause highest energy consumption since 2008, Iberia to schedule special eclipse flight, summer 2026 on track to be hottest in history and more news from Spain this Wednesday August 5th.

EU nations patch things up after Ceuta migration discord Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:09:23 +0200 Spain and fellow EU nations moved to bury the hatchet Tuesday after a mass influx of migrants into the North African enclave of Ceuta laid bare fault lines on migration within the 27-nation bloc.

Migrant rush to Spain's Ceuta: 72,000 crossed, 2,000 remain and 77 died Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:02:02 +0200 Spain's Interior Ministry on Tuesday updated its figures for the unprecedented rush of migrants to Ceuta last week, revising up both the number of people who illegally crossed into its North African enclave and those who drowned trying.

What are the rules for reserving a spot at the beach in Spain? Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:19:58 +0200 The early bird catches the sun lounger, many British and German tourists would have us believe. But is it actually allowed to reserve a place on the beach or at the hotel pool with your towels and umbrellas in Spain?

Explained: What Italy's Schengen suspension with Spain means for travellers Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:27:36 +0200 Following recent events in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Italy has chosen to temporarily suspend Schengen rules with Spain - here's what it means for travellers and how long reimposed border controls will last.

Morocco says it warned Spain of migration court ruling that incited mass crossing Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:52:26 +0200 Morocco warned Spain several days in advance that a recent Spanish court ruling stating that migrants arriving by sea would not face immediate removal was going to create "a problem," a senior Moroccan official claims.

Were the US and Israel involved in migrant rush to Spain's Ceuta? Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:28:56 +0200 Witnesses and experts have suggested that an easing of controls by Morocco in the border area of Ceuta contributed to the recent mass influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave. Others are pointing the finger at American and Israeli involvement.

'Not about politics': Spain's World Cup winner Torres says of Trump-style cap Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:00:17 +0200 Spanish striker Ferran Torres has said that his MAGA-inspired 'Make Spain Great Again' cap, which he wore during Spain's recent World Cup celebrations, was not a political move and "just to have fun".

Spain's PM caught out by migrant crisis after weathering wildfires Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:57:28 +0200 Just when Pedro Sánchez thought he had weathered domestic pressure over Spain's wild blazes, a shock migrant crisis left him facing political fire from Europe and the United States.