Spanish Living
Homeowners in Spain could get €600 a month for vacant homes
Owning an empty property in Spain could soon become financially worthwhile for some landlords. Under a new housing measure included in Spain’s State Housing Plan...
Why Spain is leading Europe’s race to protect people from deadly heatwaves
Spain is emerging as one of Europe’s leading countries in the development of climate shelters, with researchers and urban planners increasingly viewing the network as...
Rules due to tighten on beaches as summer approaches: Smoking, dogs and barbecues on the sand
While the weather may still be a little fresh for lounging on the beach and paddling in the water, many local councils will soon activate...
Spain drivers warned as new DGT road restrictions roll out across the country
Drivers in Spain are being urged to check routes carefully before travelling this year after the DGT introduced a series of new traffic restrictions affecting...
Mercadona changes delivery rules for shoppers across Spain
Many Mercadona customers across Spain are only discovering at the checkout that their local store no longer offers home delivery. The supermarket giant has changed...
Thousands in Spain to receive Hacienda warning letters over tax returns
Thousands of taxpayers in Spain could soon receive a letter from Hacienda asking them to review their tax return after possible mistakes were detected in...
Spain’s most expensive and cheapest places to raise a family in 2026 revealed
A new study has revealed the huge difference in the cost of raising a family across Spain - with Barcelona ranked the country’s most expensive...
Spain tax return 2025: how to book a Hacienda phone call and what documents you need
For many people in Spain, tax season usually means hours spent staring at forms, trying to remember passwords or wondering if something important has been...
Parked your unused car in your garage? You could still be fined up to €3,000 in Spain
If you have a car sitting unused in your garage and think cancelling the insurance will save you money, you may want to think again....
Calima cars could cost you up to €200 – DGT rules on dusty, dirty vehicles.
The DGT can fine you up to €200 for having a car so unbelievably dirty it affects safety, with the recent heavy calimas around Spain,...
Digging in the sand in Spain? It could lead to a €60,000 fine
As the days begin to get longer and the weather warmer, beaches across Spain begin to fill with visitors making the most of the weather....
Where Orcas and fishermen meet: The levantá on Spain’s Costa de la Luz
Along the Costa de la Luz in southern Spain, costal villages are beginning to celebrate the first “Levantás” of the year, the moment when the...
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...