Deadly wildfires force thousands from homes in EuropeThu, 23 Jul 2026 08:40:41 +0200 Wildfires continued to sweep across swathes of Italy, France and Spain on Thursday, forcing thousands to flee blazes fanned by scorching temperatures and strong winds. | |
Not just the Camino: Eight memorable multi-day hikes in SpainThu, 23 Jul 2026 11:55:28 +0200 If you've always wanted to undertake a long-distance hike in Spain, but don't want to do the obvious Camino de Santiago, there are lots of amazing alternatives. Here are eight routes to inspire you, some of them in cooler parts of Spain. | |
LATEST: Guadalajara wildfire becomes Spain's second biggest in 100 yearsMon, 20 Jul 2026 10:44:51 +0200 The huge wildfire which started a week ago north of Madrid has been declared the second biggest in a century in Spain by authorities, but on Thursday firefighters were able to stabilise this blaze and another major fire south of the capital in Toledo. | |
Can you invite friends or family to your property's communal pool in Spain?Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:40:12 +0200 If you're lucky enough to have a shared pool in your building or residential complex in Spain, you may be wondering if you're allowed to invite guests to use it and how many you're allowed to bring. Here's what you need to know. | |
How to set up a yoga or pilates studio in SpainThu, 23 Jul 2026 10:14:17 +0200 Yoga and pilates have become very popular in Spain. If you have a dream of setting up your own studio, here's everything you need to know, from the legal requirements to what else you need to consider. | |
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on ThursdayThu, 23 Jul 2026 09:06:43 +0200 Alicante, Murcia and Valencia to sizzle in 42C heat, mural of Spain's World Cup hero Ferran Torres vandalised by Catalan separatists and more news on Thursday July 23rd. | |
Evacuees from Spain's huge wildfire struggle with scale of devastationWed, 22 Jul 2026 15:43:27 +0200 You can smell the fire dozens of kilometres away, and its smoke has partly blocked out the sun: the huge wildfire north of Madrid has unnerved officials and evacuees alike. | |
Unable to sweat during a heatwave: Life with a rare skin disorder in SpainWed, 22 Jul 2026 14:02:32 +0200 Every summer, Alberto Gómez lives with a fear most people never consider. The 36-year-old Spanish physics and chemistry teacher has a rare genetic skin disorder that leaves him unable to sweat properly -- and therefore unable to cool himself naturally during extreme heat. | |
AI can't agree if Spain's property prices will dropWed, 22 Jul 2026 12:26:31 +0200 What does Artificial Intelligence think about Spain's property market and is it predicting prices will decrease? From Gemini to ChatGPT, the world's most popular AI models seem incapable of agreeing on what awaits homebuyers. | |
Which rental costs in Spain should be covered by my landlord?Mon, 15 Feb 2021 19:14:06 +0100 Whether you’re a landlord or a renter, knowing which costs you’re responsible for is essential before signing a rental contract or when unexpected expenses arise. | |
Twelve Spanish tricks to sleep better during a heatwaveWed, 22 Jul 2026 11:01:15 +0200 Spaniards are used to scorching summers and tropical nights, meaning that they're familiar with many ingenious, unwritten rules for making their homes and bodies cool at night so they can sleep better without the need for air-con. | |
KEY POINTS: What changes about life in Spain in August 2026Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:46:50 +0200 Spain 'closes' for the month, the first total solar eclipse in a century, new AI laws come into effect, more wildfires expected, bottled drinks to cost more at bars, and plenty more - Here's what's happening in August 2026. | |
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on WednesdayWed, 22 Jul 2026 08:55:25 +0200 Iberian lynx seen for first time in a century in the Basque Country, man arrested at Barcelona airport for throwing bag and shouting "Allahu Akbar" and more news on Wednesday July 22nd. | |
Spain moves to ban smoking at bar terraces, parks and beachesTue, 21 Jul 2026 16:49:17 +0200 Spain's minority left-wing government approved on Tuesday a draft law that would ban smoking and vaping in outdoor spaces including bar terraces, parks, university campuses and beaches. | |
The differences between getting your driving licence in Spain and the USFri, 09 May 2025 16:18:41 +0200 If you're an American moving to Spain and want to continue driving here, you'll most likely have to resit your exam. Here are the differences between the two countries you should be aware of. | |
European countries move to ban social media for childrenMon, 13 Jul 2026 12:02:47 +0200 Lawmakers in France are scheduled to vote on Tuesday to ban social media for under-15s -- one of 20 countries worldwide to have proposed or introduced such measures, with many of them in Europe. | |
Foreign residents unite after devastating wildfire in southern SpainTue, 21 Jul 2026 12:19:40 +0200 Foreigners in the town of Bédar, one of the Almería municipalities destroyed by a recent wildfire that killed 13 people, have already begun rallying together to help rebuild their homes and lives. | |
LISTED: The tax deductions if you work from home in SpainTue, 21 Jul 2026 10:42:28 +0200 If you're self-employed in Spain and work from home there are several expenses you can offset against tax. Find out exactly what is allowed in your case. | |
Today in Spain: A roundup latest news on TuesdayTue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:47 +0200 Basque police arrest four for assaulting Spanish football fans, Barcelona crime levels fall in first half of the year, Spain's conservatives call on government to change Grandchildren's Citizenship Law and more news from Spain this Tuesday July 20th. | |
World Cup champs Spain lap up adulation of two million people on bus paradeMon, 20 Jul 2026 15:58:29 +0200 New World Cup champions Spain enjoyed a vibrant night of celebrations after an open-top bus parade through the streets of Madrid on Monday in front of a jubilant crowd of an estimated two million people. | |