The Local Spain

'World Cup starts now' as Spain and Portugal clash in last 16 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:26:15 +0200 Spain and old rivals Portugal collide in an enticing World Cup clash in Texas on Monday with the quarter finals and possibly Cristiano Ronaldo's international career on the line.

What is Madrid’s new 'unborn baby' law and could it become national policy? Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:51:19 +0200 Spain's opposition leader just announced that he would implement Madrid’s new 'unborn baby' law if he becomes Prime Minister. But what is it?

MAPS: Which regions are under heat and health warnings during Spain's second heatwave? Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:04:55 +0200 After Spain's second summer heatwave began on Sunday and temperatures soared beyond 40C, large swathes of the country are under heat alerts and many municipalities are also under high-risk health warnings too.

Spain to limit passenger numbers at Madrid and Barcelona airports in 2027 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:44:03 +0200 Amid new border rules and record tourism levels, Spain's state operator is planning to limit air passengers at peak times in order to ensure long-term capacity and infrastructure demands.

Heatwave plans: Ten things to do in Spain when it’s too hot outside Thu, 24 Aug 2023 16:45:53 +0200 Struggling to think of activities to do when it's insufferably hot in Spain? Whether it's air conditioning you're after or some refreshing H2O to cool down in, here's how to not let a heatwave spoil your enjoyment.

MAP: How to find out where Spain's active wildfires are Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:14:59 +0200 Spain experiences wildfires over summer, threatening homes and causing devastation across thousands of hectares. Here's how to use Google to find out where active blazes are occurring.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:13:16 +0200 Spain swelters under second heatwave of the summer, Castellón wildfire forces evacuation of 500 residents, 6 in 10 Spaniards believe 'lawfare' exists, and more news from Spain on Monday July 6th.

LATEST: Catalonia government lifts lockdown as firefighters bring Girona blaze under control Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:34:51 +0200 The Catalonia government has on Sunday lifted the lockdown that confined 12,000 residents to their homes as firefighters managed to contain the blaze that broke out on Friday in La Bisbal d'Emporda, 12 miles from the Costa Brava coastline.

Infernos devastate forests in France and Spain as Europe's temperatures rise again Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:43:39 +0200 Hundreds of firefighters battled forest infernos in France, Spain and Portugal on Sunday as temperatures rose again in heatwave-scarred Europe.

How to get healthcare in Spain as a tourist Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:02:04 +0200 If you're coming on holiday to Spain this summer, here's what you need to know about accessing healthcare in an emergency.

How much does it cost to do IVF in Spain? Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:49:33 +0100 Spain is a popular country for assisted reproduction due to several factors, one of which is price, but how much does an IVF cycle actually cost here?

Nine things you didn't know about Spain's San Fermín bull run festival Fri, 05 Jul 2024 13:13:33 +0200 Pamplona's San Fermín is the world's most famous bull-themed festival. Hate it or love it, there are lots of fascinating facts about the event that you probably didn't know, from banned fountain jumping to bull runs for kids.

Fire threatening Spain tourist hotspot partly controlled Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:24:43 +0200 Spanish firefighters said Saturday that a wildfire threatening the Costa Brava coast has devoured a huge area of trees and bush and forced the evacuation of 150 tourists from a camp.

Inside Spain: Do locals really want 100 million yearly tourists? Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:15:58 +0200 Spain's mass tourism machine keeps breaking records, and the Spanish press believes this will be the year the country surpasses the 100-million annual visitors threshold. Is this actually something to be celebrated?

One for the history books: what we know about the European heatwave Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:32:47 +0200 Europe is still taking stock of a powerful heatwave in late June but experts are already confident it ranks among the worst ever recorded -- even rivalling a freak 2003 episode.

KEY POINTS: What changes about life in Spain in July 2026 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:04:57 +0200 The start of Gibraltar's Brexit deal, vote on 21 percent VAT on short-term lets, the end of Spain's migrant amnesty, another anti-tourism protest, the deadline for Spain's annual income tax return, and plenty more - read on for the full lowdown on July 2026 in Spain.

The Spanish village that celebrates American Independence Day Mon, 03 Jul 2023 09:21:25 +0200 A village in Málaga province in southern Spain celebrates the 4th of July every year due to the fascinating story of a local man's role in the American War of Independence.

'Lot of work' needed to resolve Europe's border travel woes, EU chief admits Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:41:03 +0200 EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Friday there was "still quite a lot of work to do" to resolve issues with a new border check system blamed for severely disrupting European air travel.

Rapa das Bestas: Why men wrestle horses at Spain's 'Shearing of the Beasts' Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:27:19 +0200 The Galician town of Sabucedo plays host this weekend to its dramatic 'Rapa das Bestas', or Shearing of the Beasts, a spectacle which is exhilarating for some and controversial for others.

How to get up to €5,000 in aid to install air conditioning in your property in Spain Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:04:54 +0200 As temperatures in Spain soar over summer, not many know about the various regional subsidies and tax breaks available for AC installation.