Spain’s new TIE appointment system could make life easier for expats in six provinces. Find out how automatic bookings work and who qualifies.

A WhatsApp message from your son or daughter requesting money might not be real, even if it is from their regular number. Spain’s National Police have alerted families about a highly convincing scam…

Renting in Spain? A new government calculator helps you check how much your landlord can legally increase your rent under the latest housing rules.

Drivers in Spain could face motorway speed limits as low as 40km/h under a traffic system that adapts to road conditions

Need groceries on Spain’s October 12 holiday? Check which Mercadona, Lidl, Aldi, Carrefour, DIA and Alcampo stores will be open.

Spanish households are putting a loo roll in the fridge. Discover why, how to do it properly and when to change it.

Spain’s Pilar weekend weather is set to turn unsettled, with storms, heavy rain and colder air expected. See which areas could be hit hardest

One of the last things you want to do after a heated argument is sit down and have a meal with the person you’ve just fallen out with. But Spain may have found a surprisingly tasty way around that…

If you have ever stood at a health-centre reception trying to explain something personal while people wait behind you, you probably know the uncomfortable feeling. You lower your voice…

If you live in Spain, you probably have a rough idea of what your weekly food shop costs. You know which items have become painfully expensive, which ones you try to buy on offer and roughly what you…

One new arrival’s plea for a good night’s sleep was enough to silence a Spanish village’s bells for a year. Now it’s gone the other way, and the village has voted, 84 to 20, to bring them back…

Kefir has gone from something most people had barely heard of to a regular fixture in Spanish supermarket fridges. It is sold as a healthy fermented drink, often bought by people looking for an easy…

If we asked a 19-year-old that he could spend his days playing on his PlayStation or looking after 200 goats, most of us could probably guess which one would choose. But David Tomé is not like most 19…

Anyone with a patio, terrace or garden in Spain has a narrow window over the coming days and to sort out a problem before autunm

Expats in Spain could be paying for an extra electricity or gas service every month without realising exactly what it is

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.

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, as unusual conditions are changing animal…

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 that one supermarket has gone a little bit beyond the odd…

Spain is to introduce a system designed to make it harder for scammers to impersonate banks, delivery companies, public authorities by text message

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 still need finding and there is no employer waiting to pay…

One habit could create a fire risk: plugging a powerful appliance into an extension lead or multi-socket power strip because there is not a wall socket nearby

Drivers in Spain have been given a simple piece of advice by the Guardia Civil that could prove useful if something goes wrong after leaving a car at a garage

Getting through to an actual person on a customer care line can be impossible, but new Spanish legislation could make things easier for consumers saying these phrases

If you’re used to doing the supermarket run late in the evening don’t get too comfortable, there is one small change worth knowing about before you head to Mercadona: some stores are now earlier than…

Good Morning Spain is taking its mission to connect the international community with Spain to a much bigger audience, expanding its terrestrial television coverage into Almería, Murcia and Madrid just…

A Spanish garden is different to a northern European garden and primed for a warm dry Mediterranean climate - kind to plants and to a long list of insects

Thinking of bringing home a rescue dog? It can be highly rewarding as long as you know that Spanish law is stricter than a handshake at the kennel gate

Find out when schools return in September 2026 across the Costa del Sol, Almería, Costa Blanca, Murcia and Mallorca.

Buying in Spain comes with enough surprise costs already. Notary fees, taxes, legal bills, valuations, and then a bank charge simply for opening the mortgage. If you paid one of those upfront charges…

Spain’s new flexible retirement rules could let some pensioners work while continuing to receive part of their pension.

Lighting and emissions account for more than 40 per cent of ITV test centre failures, according to the stations’ own data

If you are approaching retirement in Spain, 2027 is an important year to have on your radar. Changes to the Spanish pension system will affect when some people can retire, how long they need to have…

UK residents with 3 years of legal stay can still cast a ballot in Spain’s local elections on May 23, 2027. That comes from the post-Brexit deal between the UK and Spain

Consumer group FACUA reckons the average electricity bill is on course to reach €101.23 if the high prices from the first half of August hold steady

For many foreign residents and property owners in Spain, legal problems often begin with something that initially seems manageable. A property dispute with a builder. An unpaid debt.

For anyone visiting Spain’s beaches this summer, you may have plenty of plans lined up, from spending the day on the sand, taking a dip in the sea to trying your hand at water sports…

Drivers travelling along some of Spain’s most challenging roads may soon notice white circles painted on the asphalt, as the DGT introduces new road markings designed to improve motorcycle safety.

Buying property in Spain can be exciting, but many foreign buyers quickly discover that understanding the tax system is far more complicated than expected. From purchase taxes and annual property…

Spanish courts have recently been hammering home to property owners. Refuse workers entry for a root problem on your land, and you risk legal costs

Seasoned beach-going parents have spent years perfecting clever tricks to make family beach days smoother, cleaner and far less stressful.

For many foreign residents and second home owners in Spain, writing a Spanish Will is something that gets pushed down the priority list. Buying property, arranging residency, setting up utilities…

Is Spain still safe to visit during wildfire season, and would you know exactly what to do if flames appeared near your villa or campsite?

Spanish ministers gave the green light this week to Plan Auto+, a new round of grants that puts real cash back in the pockets of those buying an electric car

For many people dreaming of retiring to Spain, the image is always the same: endless sunshine, long walks on the beach, fresh seafood overlooking the sea and a slower pace of life. The reality…

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 paperwork, and confusion over post…

Mercadona will open selected supermarkets across Spain on Sunday 19 July. Find out which stores are open and when you can shop before the World Cup final

Spain has introduced a new vehicle registration letter series from 1 July 2026. Here’s what the new number plates mean and whether they affect your car.

Spain’s DGT says using your hazard lights to justify an illegal stop won’t avoid a fine. Drivers could face penalties of up to €200 for misusing them.

Here is the exact way to test if your lawn is salvageable, and the critical watering mistake that could accidentally kill it for good

AEMET says Spain has recorded its hottest first half of summer since 1961, following weeks of heatwaves, record temperatures and unusually warm nights