Spanish Living
Sharks in Spain: The beaches where you are most likely to have an encounter
For anyone visiting Spain's beaches this summer, you may have plenty of plans lined up, from spending the day on the sand, taking a dip...
Buying a home in Spain is slipping further out of reach – and now it can take €5,074 a month
Two incomes can be combined, but moving a few hundred kilometres can alter the mortgage calculation by thousands of euros each month. Coastal hotspots popular...
BBQ season is in full swing – but do you know these hacks for cleaning your grill?
If you live in Spain, firing up the barbecue isn't just a summer tradition...it's a way of life. From lazy lunches on the terrace to...
The siesta habit that may quietly reveal declining health
A quick doze after lunch is not the habit causing concern. The change to look out for is when an older person begins sleeping a...
White circles on tight curves introduced to improve motorcyclist safety in Spain
Drivers travelling along some of Spain's most challenging roads may soon notice white circles painted on the asphalt, as the DGT introduces new road markings...
Older Britons in Spain face a painful choice as the retirement dream becomes harder to live
Retiring beneath the Spanish sun is easy to picture at 65. The harder question is whether the same home, climate and distance from family will...
Spanish property taxes explained. What foreign buyers and residents in Spain need to know in 2026
Buying property in Spain can be exciting, but many foreign buyers quickly discover that understanding the tax system is far more complicated than expected. From...
Spanish law forces open doors: Block community workers from your property and face court, compensation and ruinous bills
Spanish courts have recently been hammering home a brutal reality for property owners. Refuse official workers entry when a shared pipe or root problem on...
The beach hacks parents swear by for stress-free sandy days
For families living in Spain, or those lucky enough to holiday here, a trip to the beach isn't just another day out. It's one of...
Do you need a Spanish Will? What foreign residents and property owners in Spain should know
For many foreign residents and second home owners in Spain, writing a Spanish Will is something that gets pushed down the priority list. Buying property,...
Spain Wildfire Emergency: Exactly what to do if fire comes near you (and is your holiday still safe?)
Fast-moving wildfires powered by extreme heatwaves have forced tens of thousands from their homes across Spain and southwest France this July, with Spain declaring its...
Want to buy an electric car and get €4,500 off? Here’s how Spain’s new Plan Auto+ works
Spanish ministers gave the green light this week to Plan Auto+, a new round of direct grants that puts real cash back in the pockets...
Could you qualify for one of Spain’s little-known cheap phone and internet tariffs?
Thousands of people in Spain could be paying more than necessary for phone and internet services. A CNMC report published on July 21 found that...
Forget the Costa del Sol: The Spanish coastal city where your pension could go much further
For many people dreaming of retiring to Spain, the image is always the same: endless sunshine, long walks on the beach, fresh seafood overlooking the...