The Local Spain

Spain, Portugal brace for fresh storm after flood deaths Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:45:49 +0100 Spain and Portugal on Saturday braced for another storm heading for the Iberian peninsula, just days after the floods caused by Storm Leonardo killed at least one person in each country.

UK confirms ETA price hike for European travellers as rules set to toughen Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:19:47 +0100 The UK government is set to further increase the cost of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for travellers from Europe, coinciding with the implementation of tougher entry rules.

Inside Spain: End of supermarket small talk and Alicante housing scandal Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:09:31 +0100 In this week’s edition of Inside Spain we look at how Mercadona is trialling a new system which spells changes in the ways Spaniards shop, and how an Alicante' public housing complex meant for low-income families has been bought up by the city's elite.

What the mobility deal between the EU and India will mean for skilled workers Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:19:01 +0100 As part of the landmark trade agreement announced on January 27th, the EU and India adopted a ‘mobility framework’ that aims to make it easier for Indian students, researchers and young professionals to move to the EU.

What will it take for property prices to start going down in Spain? Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:48:04 +0100 Spanish property prices have continued to snowball in recent years, meaning many have struggled to find affordable homes and there is a lot of pressure in the market. So when will price finally start to decrease, it at all?

The myths surrounding Spain's mass regularisation of migrants Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:41:53 +0100 'They’re giving them citizenship so they can vote', 'they’ll overwhelm the healthcare system', 'they’ll be able to move to other EU countries'. Is there any truth to the claims surrounding the Spanish government's plan to regularise over 500,000 undocumented migrants?

Is my UK pension enough to live in Spain in 2026? Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:40:51 +0100 Are you a British national who is dreaming of retiring to Spain this year? Here's how much pension you'll need to be able to afford a comfortable retirement in Spain in 2026.

What are the big regional stereotypes across Spain? Sat, 12 Oct 2024 11:25:24 +0200 Spaniards often deal with stereotypes from abroad which paint them as just party-loving and lazy, but even among the inhabitants of the country’s 17 regions there are clichés that live on to this day.

11 brilliant day trips from Madrid Wed, 29 May 2019 16:56:10 +0200 Looking for a break from the hustle and bustle of the Spanish capital? These 11 nearby destinations offer everything from history to gastronomy and nature, as well as being reachable on public transport from Madrid.

Spain's PM urges caution as more heavy rain heads for flood zone Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:03:25 +0100 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has pleaded for caution from flood-hit residents as more heavy rainfall this weekend is expected to drench parts of the Iberian Peninsula already saturated by a deadly storm.

How to travel back to Spain on an expired or soon-to-be-expired residency card Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:36:15 +0100 What happens when a non-EU national residing in Spain has travel plans but their TIE card has expired already, is due to expire while they're out of the country or expires soon after returning? What steps should they take in each scenario?

EU defends Spain's PM after tech billionaires' attack over social media ban Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:48:05 +0100 The EU executive on Thursday expressed support for Spain after Telegram founder Pavel Durov and X owner Elon Musk slammed Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez over his plan to ban social media for under-16s.

Flooded Spain trapped in heavy rain cycle as Storm Marta arrives on Saturday Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:18:14 +0100 Storm Leonardo has caused severe flooding, evacuations and travel problems in Andalusia in particular, and although it's expected to dissipate somewhat on Friday, the eighth named storm of the year will bring more heavy rain to Spain over the weekend.

How to watch the Six Nations Rugby and Winter Olympics on TV in Spain Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:19:39 +0100 Wondering how to keep up with the Six Nations and/or the Winter Olympics while in Spain? Here's what you need to know about watching either of these two sporting events on Spanish television.

One missing as heavy rain keeps Andalusia flooded and most of Spain on alert Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:11:11 +0100 Spanish rescuers searched Thursday for a woman missing after Storm Leonardo caused more flooding and severe travel problems in Andalusia, while wind and storm warnings were issued across 13 other regions of Spain.

Why is Musk so opposed to Spain banning social media for under-16s? Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:37:28 +0100 The world's richest man has called Pedro Sánchez a "tyrant" and a “fascist totalitarian” after Spain's prime minister announced a planned social media ban for teens. Why is the tech billionaire - and father of 14 children - so opposed to the move?

Why is Grazalema the rainiest place in Spain? Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:05:13 +0100 Locals in Grazalema - which just got hit by almost 600 litres of rainfall/m2 in 24 hours - are used to wet weather, albeit not as bad as that caused by Storm Leonardo. How is it that this town in sun-drenched Andalusia is known as the rainiest in Spain?

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:55:24 +0100 90 percent of new residents in Marbella are foreign, Telegram founder slams Sánchez over social media ban, train strike action still unresolved, and more news from around Spain on Thursday February 5th.

Which nationalities get the most EU Blue Cards and where do they go? Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:56:51 +0100 The EU hands out thousands of Blue Cards to highly-skilled third country nationals each year, according to the latest figures. But which nationalities receive the most and which EU country gives out the most?

Spain orders removal of 80,000 more illegally listed short-term rentals Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:19:19 +0100 Spain's Housing Ministry has ordered a further batch of short-term rental adverts be taken down, citing the 'mandatory removal' of illegally listed properties that fail to meet the requirements for the new tourist property register.