The Local Spain


COMPARE: How Americans can pick the right Spanish city to move to

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:51:46 +0200

For US nationals planning a move to Spain, picking the Spanish city, town or region that's most suited to them is hard. So where can Americans find the Spanish Seattle, the Castilian New Orleans or the Iberian Hawaii?


CONFIRMED: Spain hosted record 97 million foreign tourists in 2025

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:57:47 +0100

A record 97 million foreign tourists visited Spain in 2025 as the economically vital sector set a new benchmark for the second year running, the tourism minister said on Thursday.


'They get caviar': Why Spain's regions are angry about Catalonia's public financing

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:50:39 +0100

Proposed reforms to Spain's regional financing system have angered regions across the country, and yet Pedro Sánchez's government is confident it can pass the legislation in Congress.


LISTED: All the financial help available to under-35s in Spain in 2026

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:05:29 +0100

Being a young person in Spain can be difficult in the current economic climate. Thankfully there are several aid packages and benefits aimed at under-35s which are available this year.


Foreigners buy fewer homes in Spain but prices continue to soar

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:50:19 +0100

New data shows that the share of foreign buyers purchasing property in Spain has fallen slightly, but done little to slow the speed of price rises in the country.


Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:58:18 +0100

Trump excludes Spain from G20 prep meetings, Ryanair compensates UK tourist for burns on Spain-bound flight, Spain tells citizens to leave Iran due to deadly protests and more news on Thursday January 15th.


Sparklers start fire at restaurant in Spain after Swiss blaze

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:54:15 +0100

Sparklers ignited a minor fire at a Madrid restaurant over the weekend, the owner said Wednesday, less than two weeks after a deadly blaze at a Swiss bar also linked to pyrotechnics.


What's the latest on rollout of Eurostar, Eurotunnel and Dover EES border checks?

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:28:48 +0100

The roll out of Europe's EES biometric border system was due to be stepped up this week across Europe, but what does that mean for travellers heading between France and the UK via Dover, the Eurotunnel or Eurostar terminals?


What does anti-squatter insurance cover in Spain?

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:14:27 +0100

Many foreigners with property in Spain are shocked to hear about the legal protections Spanish law offers squatters who illegally occupy homes. Fortunately, there are new insurance policies in Spain that cover against squatting, but how do they work?


How to spot restaurants in Spain that are tourist traps

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:46:00 +0200

If eating and drinking what the locals have and paying the right price for it matters to you, there are several tell tale signs that certain restaurants in Spain are tourist traps only in it for the money.


Spanish singer Julio Iglesias accused of 'human trafficking'

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:30:13 +0100

New details have emerged regarding the criminal complaint filed by two former employees of veteran Spanish singer Julio Iglesias. They've accused him of "human trafficking" and "forced labour", according to advocacy groups supporting the women.


Can you sign over your Spanish property to your children without paying tax?

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:19:39 +0100

Is there really a legal way of avoiding inheritance tax by passing your property onto your children while you're still alive? Some lawyers in Spain claim so.


Two-day doctors' strike kicks off across Spain

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:52:05 +0100

Public healthcare doctors across Spain will stop working on Wednesday January 14th and Thursday 15th to protest a new law which they fear will worsen their work conditions.


What will happen to property prices in Spain's Málaga in 2026?

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:16:26 +0100

Thinking of buying a home in Málaga province this year? Find out what you can expect in terms of property prices moving forward, and where the cheapest and most profitable neighbourhoods are.


Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:57:25 +0100

Spain summons Iran ambassador over protest crackdown, two cancer patients die in Spain due to a medication mix-up and more news on Wednesday January 14th.


Can I share a Spanish bank account with my partner or children?

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:14:38 +0100

Sharing a bank account with a family member is possible in Spain but there are tax risks and other problems that could arise, including the recent news that authorities are closely monitoring bank accounts shared between parents and children.


LISTED: The most in-demand jobs in Spain in 2026

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:32:10 +0100

Professional social network and job site LinkedIn has released its ranking of the 25 jobs with the greatest potential for growth in 2026. Find out what they are if you hope to improve your career in Spain this year.


Hack hits Spanish energy giant Endesa's customer data

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:14:35 +0100

Spanish energy giant Endesa on Monday said a cyberattack had compromised the personal data of some of its millions of customers but ruled out fraudulent use of the information.


34 million passengers suffered flight delays in Spain in 2025

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:06:08 +0100

AirHelp's annual report on air punctuality has revealed that in 2025, 25.69 percent of flights leaving from Spanish airports suffered delays or cancellations.


Why Tuesday 13th is the day of bad luck in Spain

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 09:46:35 +0100

It's not Friday 13th that is considered a day of bad luck in Spain but Tuesday 13th. Read on to find out why as well as some of the strangest Spanish superstitions.