Spanish Living
Mercadona’s trial checkout rule could mean lifting everything, including heavy items, onto the belt
Mercadona is testing a new checkout system in Spain that could leave shoppers with a bit of weight-lifting before they can pay for their groceries. Customers...
Families caring for elderly relatives in Spain handed lifeline: what the new care law means for you
Home carers in Spain will now be able to accompany elderly and disabled residents to medical appointments, the pharmacy and other essential outings, and not...
Savvy shoppers in Spain scrap the big brands for these supermarket own options, how you can cash in on weekly shop savings
With the expense of day to day life putting a strain on most peoples wallets, many look to the weekly shop to make their savings....
Suffering noisy neighbours in Spain? Don’t wait until 11pm
Many residents in Spain assume they have to grit their teeth until 10pm, or even 11pm, before an inconsiderate neighbour's racket becomes anything more than...
Six pests that could be heading into homes across Andalucía this autumn
Autumn should be bringing cooler temperatures to Andalucía by now, but the summer heat is proving reluctant to leave. That matters for more than comfort,...
Buying or renting in Spain? Never sign before making these checks
A twenty-minute viewing, a warning that another buyer is waiting and a signature before the visit is even over. It's a trend that is occurring...
From one prescription to five: the medication trap patients in Spain need to know
How many times have you gone to the doctor and left with several boxes of medication, one to treat the original problem, and another because...
Healthcare chaos feared in Spain as doctors announce indefinite strike from October
If you have a hospital appointment, specialist consultation, medical test or regular check-up coming up in Spain this autumn, you could be facing another delay...
Consum gives shoppers €47.94 million in discounts as customer savings soar in Spain
As prices continue to climb, nothing is more welcoming than getting a little discount off our shopping every now and again. But it turns out...
Snakes in Spain: Where you are most likely to come across one
Imagine opening the door to your garden shed, moving a pile of firewood or walking through long grass on a warm morning and finding a...
Spain’s new text message rule starts next week. But don’t make this dangerous mistake
Spain is about to introduce a new system designed to make it much harder for scammers to impersonate banks, delivery companies, public authorities and other...
Brits help drive Spain’s autónomo boom as Spanish self-employed numbers fall
If you run your own business in Spain, you will know that being autónomo is not exactly the easy option. The bills still arrive, customers...
Buying a used car in Spain? Check this tax before you pay
Knocking €2,000 off the asking price of a second-hand car in Spain feels like a win, right up until the tax bill arrives. Hacienda works...
Moved to Spain? The electrical mistake many homeowners make without realising
Moving to Spain often means getting used to different ways of doing everyday things, from driving and shopping to dealing with household utilities. Electricity can...