Spanish Living
24-hour supermarkets could expand in Spain as retail habits change
Spain’s supermarket sector may be approaching a subtle but meaningful transition. Around-the-clock grocery shopping remains uncommon, yet shifting consumer expectations and changing urban rhythms are...
Living in Spain without working: Why Britons are scrambling for this visa, and who can apply
A stark rise in applications for the Spanish Non-Lucrative Visa, or NLV, has been reported by Spanish consulates based in the UK. The rise in...
ATM warning: the button many people press could put your bank details at risk
It is a routine millions of people barely think about. You use a cash machine, take your money, then press for a printed receipt. For...
Inside one of Europe’s largest horse festivals as the Feria del Caballo returns in Spain
Jerez is once again preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors from across Spain and abroad as the Feria del Caballo returns to Jerez...
Is Mercadona open on May 1? Spain supermarket holiday hours explained
Need groceries this weekend? Many supermarkets across Spain are expected to close or reduce opening hours on Friday 1 May, while Madrid shoppers could also...
May bank holiday: where May 1 and 2 are days off in Spain
Millions of people across Spain will enjoy a public holiday on Friday 1 May 2026 for Labour Day, but the extra day off on 2...
Flight cancelled this summer? Your rights if airlines cut services over fuel disruption
If your summer flight is cancelled because airlines cut schedules or fuel disruption hits routes, you are not left without protection. In many cases, passengers...
Spain café sparks outrage after charging customers to sit tables together
A café terrace sign in Spain has gone viral after customers were told they must meet a minimum spend if they wanted tables pushed together....
Spain drivers can use these toll roads for free after midnight in 2026
Drivers in Spain can still cross several toll motorways without paying anything between midnight and 6am in 2026, a rule many motorists still do not...
Spanish supermarkets ranked by consumers: Where fresh food performs best and worst
A new consumer study in Spain has highlighted clear differences in how shoppers experience fresh food across the country’s main supermarket chains, with results that...
New Spain property rules could help owners remove squatters faster
Homeowners in Spain, particularly those living in their own properties, are set to benefit from a series of legal changes designed to speed up the...
Spain pushes electric cars, but many homeowners are asking one question: how do we charge them?
Spain is encouraging more drivers to switch to electric vehicles, but for some households the biggest problem begins after the car is bought. A reader...
UK smoking ban may not apply to British teens in Spain
The United Kingdom’s planned lifetime tobacco sales ban for people born on or after January 1 2009 could create a loophole for young British teens...
Spain residents warned after fake Social Security messages try to steal bank details
People across Spain are being warned to think twice before replying to any message that claims to come from Social Security. Fresh alerts have highlighted...