Spanish Living
Taking your dog to the beach? The five hidden dangers every owner should know this summer
For most dogs, a trip to the beach is the highlight of summer. But what looks like the perfect day out can quickly turn into...
Residency and TIE renewals in Spain. The mistakes foreign residents still make in 2026
For thousands of foreign residents living in Spain, the biggest legal problems often begin long after the move itself. Residency renewals, expired TIE cards, missing...
Mercadona to open selected stores this Sunday – here’s where you can still shop before the World Cup final
For many households across Spain, Sunday usually means planning ahead because most supermarkets close their doors. This weekend will be a little different. Mercadona has...
New car number plates are appearing across Spain this month – here’s what they actually mean
If you've spotted a Spanish car with an unfamiliar combination of letters on its number plate recently, you're not imagining things. Actually, since 1 July...
An IKEA alternative is moving closer to home as JYSK plans 100 new Spain stores
Flat-pack furniture shopping in Spain may soon require a shorter drive and another Scandinavian name to compare. Danish retailer JYSK plans between 80 and 100...
Fake landlords target desperate renters as Spain’s long-term housing crisis deepens
As Spain’s rental shortage pushes tenants into fierce competition for homes, fraudsters are cashing in on desperation, leaving victims thousands of euros out of pocket...
Using your hazard lights like this in Spain could cost you a €200 fine
It happens every day on streets across Spain. A driver pulls up outside a shop, stops in a bus lane or double parks for 'just...
The 3-second ‘tug test’ that proves your scorched Spanish lawn isn’t actually dead
As Spain's brutal heat leaves gardens looking like a sea of straw, some desperate homeowners are reaching for the hose or even worse, a shovel....
Some of Europe’s best beaches now need a booking and turning up early might not be enough
Several of Europe's most photographed beaches now require a permit, a parking plan or an online booking before anyone even sets foot on the sand....
Benidorm and the rest of Spain are packed with tourists, so why are local shops struggling?
Benidorm’s hotels are close to full this July, so why are local shops saying sales have fallen by up to 12 per cent since mid-June?...
Spain has just broken a summer heat record and we’re only halfway through July
If you've spent the past few weeks sleeping with the windows open, checking the weather before leaving the house or planning your day around the...
The car sitting outside your home in Spain could be earning you money this summer
A car left unused outside a home in Spain can be rented to holidaymakers for hours or days, offering owners a possible extra income during...
Driving in Spain this week? Expect more police alcohol and drug checks
If you're planning a road trip, heading to the beach or simply driving to work this week, there's a much greater chance you'll be stopped...
Spain drivers urged to check insurance renewals after customer wins €174 refund
Opening a banking app after an automatic renewal can reveal an unwelcome surprise. FACUA says a Mutua Madrileña customer recovered €173.99 on July 13 after...