12 Spanish insults that will make you sound like a native
I’LL never forget the day my Spanish teacher insulted the projector. Not because it was hilarious to threaten a small electronic device with defecating on
The 5 Best Team Building Activities in Madrid
If you’re considering corporate team building activities in Madrid, then you’re making a great choice. With strong transport links, premium hotel offerings, and a packed
Are solar panels a good investment in Spain? This Costa del Sol installation suggests a 17.7% ROI
This installation case study from Manilva – on Spain’s Costa del Sol – suggests a 17.7% ROI for the solar panel investment, based on electricity-bill
Market Response After U.S. Policy Decision Signals Shift in Risk Assets
Federal Reserve Policy Adjustment and Market Expectations On 10 December 2025, the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted to reduce the federal funds
Why this villa for sale in Lloret de Mar is an ‘extremely rare find’ in luxury market
LUXURY real estate experts have highlighted an “extremely rare” villa for sale in Lloret de Mar. Demand from national and international buyers continues to rise
From Fire Risk to 40% Lower Bills: How Marbella Heat Pump Installer Agua Therm Saved a Homeowner “€100s” a Year
A MARBELLA heat pump installer is sounding the alarm after uncovering an “electrical fire risk” at a beachfront villa. Agua Therm said the property’s heat
The Agency Costa Blanca: How Moraira-based luxury estate agency has the phone ringing “constantly” with valuation requests
ASK any agent in the Costa Blanca luxury property market and they’ll say the same thing. Plenty of demand – but not enough homes. Spain’s
Swipe Fatigue: Why Spain is falling out of love with dating apps
SWIPE left is slowly being replaced by “dating app fatigue” as the new buzzword around online dating in Spain, according to recent media reports. Apps
RARE OPPORTUNITY: Boutique hotel for sale in Cadaqués, Spain, is one of only two of its kind
DEMAND for hotel rooms in Cadaqués is almost as high as a painting by former resident Salvador Dalí. So it’s incredibly rare for a hotel
Marblanc Solar Will Give Away a Free Solar System Worth up to €20,000 on 27th October 2025
IF you own a home on the Costa del Sol, you could have to chance to win free electricity for the next 25 years. Yes,
Airbnb begins removing holiday rentals in Spain without a rental registration number
SPAIN’S Airbnb crackdown has officially begun, with a July directive from government officials ordering the removal of all unregistered holiday rentals. The American rental giant
Marblanc Solar: The Marbella installer behind a 3,200% surge in solar proposals
IN just six months, Marblanc Solar has gone from five or six proposals a month to more than 200 last April alone. The Marbella-based solar
Can you really be fined €150k for a cash withdrawal in Spain?
Spanish newspapers are reporting that residents could be fined up to €150,000 following cash withdrawals without prior notification. Crimes of suspected tax evasion or money
The 11 best Spanish language schools in Valencia
Looking for information on the best Spanish courses and programs in Valencia? According to Forbes, you’re making a great choice. Earlier this year, the magazine
Beckham Law in Spain: The 5 Eligibilty Pathways for Foreign Workers
Foreign professionals moving to Spain could be eligible for a flat 24% income tax rate for up to six years – thanks to the Beckham Law.
Spain shuts down ‘golden visa’ scheme – what alternative residency pathways remain?
On 3rd April, Spain officially ended support for its investment visa pathways commonly known as “golden visas”. The golden visa programme allowed non-EU residents to
Spain’s new medications law: How will it affect your prescription?
Spain’s largest pharmaceutical association has slammed the upcoming 2025 Medicamentos law, warning it could disrupt access to prescription medicines. Farmindustria claims the new law –
Spain’s generous Renfe rail pass returns: How both residents and tourists can get free travel until 30 June
Renfe has just brought back its Spain Rail Pass, offering free train and bus travel across the country from 1st May to 30th June 2025.
Global Spanish speakers hit 600 million for first time, 2024 study finds
For the first time in history the number of Spanish speakers in the world has exceeded 600 million. This milestone, detailed in the latest report
Madrid hotel named ‘best venue in Spain’ for corporate meetings & events for 6th time
A hotel in Madrid has been named the ‘Best in Spain’ for corporate meetings and exhibitions at the 2024 World MICE Awards last October. The
RANKED: Top five ski resorts in Spain
WE love Spain for its sun and sand (and sangria, seafood, drool…) but who goes to ski in Spain? If you’re flying to southern Spain
How government scrooges in 1882 accidentally created Spain’s obsession with gobbling 12 grapes on New Year’s Eve
THE minute hand on Madrid’s Puerta de Sol clock tower nears midnight. Millions of Spaniards already have a grape in their mouth. Millions of others
Snails and thistles: These are the weird and wonderful regional Christmas dishes eaten across Spain
CHRISTMAS would not look a lot like Christmas without traditional dishes and desserts. In countries like the United Kingdom, Christmas without roast potatoes and gravy
¡Feliz Navidad! These are the strangest Christmas traditions celebrated in Spain
CHRISTMAS traditions in Spain are in essence no different from any other nation – people hold on to strange customs, eat and drink a lot
EXPLAINED: Could Alicante on Spain’s Costa Blanca really be the original home of Santa Claus?
ALICANTE is an unlikely candidate for the original home of Santa Claus – for starters, it hasn’t snowed in the city since 1926. There are
Nine breathtaking UNESCO sites in Spain to start with
Spain has been a centre of Roman, Islamic, Christian and colonial empires which have turned the nation into open-air museum of wonders that move, inspire