Spanish Living
What catches British drivers out during their first year in Spain? We asked expats their biggest road gripes in 2026
Plenty of Brits who head to Spain settling into a new life in the sun reckon the driving feels straightforward at first. Then reality bites...
Worried your V16 beacon could track you? Spain has just clarified the rules
When Spain replaced warning triangles with connected V16 beacons earlier this year, the conversation quickly moved beyond road safety. For many drivers, the biggest question wasn't...
Buying in Spain gets harder as house prices jump nearly 13%
If you've been putting off buying a home in Spain in the hope that prices might finally ease, the latest figures won't make for encouraging...
Unwelcome guests: Invasive ants swarm homes in Spain: Here’s how locals fight back naturally
In the beautiful pueblo blanco town of Frigiliana in the Malaga Region, one of the highest-rated restaurants (we won’t mention its name here) comes with...
San Juan 2026: the night of fire and water that lights up the Spanish summer
Bonfires on the beach, midnight swims, fireworks and thousands of people celebrating until sunrise. Across Spain, the night of San Juan returns on June 23,...
A little known five year rule could cost apartment communities thousands
Imagine discovering that a neighbour owes your apartment community thousands of euros. Years have passed. The debt keeps growing. Residents continue paying for cleaning, repairs,...
Sending money with Bizum? Some payment descriptions can raise unwanted questions
Most people barely think about the message they type before sending a Bizum. The money is the important part. The description box is usually an...
A new rule could change where you return bottles in Spain
Most people assume that if a shop takes something back, it's because they sold it in the first place. From this summer, that idea could change...
The simple 1-minute bottle trick clearing Spanish homes of flies this summer
A Spanish summer is hard to beat. Long, late hot evenings, gorgeous sunsets with cocktails and al fresco dining. Its what makes life in Spain...
Mercadona is bringing back Sunday opening at hundreds of stores this summer
Anyone who has spent a summer in Spain has probably experienced it at least once. The fridge is nearly empty. Friends are arriving for lunch....
Little-known tips to stay cool as Spain faces record May 2026 heat deaths
Amid record heat deaths in the month of May for Spain, ahead of the hottest months of the year, health authorities have warned that the...
Some people in Spain are getting an extra day off this June and a few are even in for a four day break
June has only just begun, but for thousands of people across Spain, the month is already looking a little shorter. While most workers are counting down...
Living in Spain? These residency mistakes could cost you up to €10,000
For many foreigners, receiving a Spanish residency card feels like the end of a long process. There are forms to complete, appointments to secure, documents to...
Cockroach season arrives in Spanish homes: Prevention methods talked about by Spanish locals in 2026
Many residents are now reporting sightings of cockroaches inside houses or on nearby pavements. But, it's not all doom and gloom. It’s just time to...