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.
The 4 Best Solar Panel Installers in Marbella
Thinking about installing solar panels in Marbella? Installing solar panels on your home or business is a smart move that can help reduce your monthly
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
Insider tips: How to save more money as an autonomo in Spain during 2022
SELF-EMPLOYED workers will be grumbling in January about their tax returns. Spain has around 3.2 million registered self-employed workers (autonomos) and they pay the highest
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
Common scams: Whistle blower reveals dirty tricks used to fleece customers at low-cost rental car firm in Spain
FEW transactions are as stressful as renting a car while on holiday. You’re braindead, running on aeroplane peanuts, with either the kids screaming or your
Swimming pools, slides, cemeteries… Are these the weirdest roundabouts in Spain?
IT’S no surprise the rule-loving Brits were the first to invent the roundabout but Spain’s has transformed them into some examples of the truly bizarre.
Spain’s weird and wonderful tourist attractions – from food fights to smurf towns
TOURIST recommendations for Spain are so predictable. A dip in the Med, stunning food, even better wine, and all on a backdrop of some era-defining
‘Procurador’ – what they do in Spain and why the EU thought them unnecessary
THE rule of law is the foundation of Spain, the UK, the US, France and countries the world over. But law in every county runs
EXPLAINED: The laws you need to know about squatters in Spain and how to evict ‘okupas’
CONTRARY to popular belief there are no laws in Spain that grant squatters the right to illegally occupy a house. But that doesn’t mean Spain
Royal ties: Five surprising facts about the strong links between the British and Spanish royal families as Queen Elizabeth celebrates her Platinum Jubilee
As the Queen becomes the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee after 70 years on the throne, the Olive Press explores the rich
36 English words you probably didn’t know were stolen from Spanish
NOBODY likes a false friend. They’re a thorn in our relationships, and a downright disaster when it comes to language learning. Of course, in linguistic
Blanca International: How can I get a 100% mortgage in Spain?
“How can I get a 100% Spanish mortgage” – it’s a question we’re used to. As a leading real estate agency in Javea and surrounding
Blanca Cars: The top 10 tips for driving in Spain
Read on for the top 10 tips for driving in Spain as told to us by thousands of expat customers. As a leading expat-focused car
15 genius Spanish words you just can’t translate into English
LEARNING a language is a lot like spraining an ankle: it’s painful and takes ages to get better. But every language learner will hit a
TRAVEL SPAIN: Five really good reasons why Valencia deserves to be World Design Capital 2022
SPANISH architecture usually makes one think of a Gaudi building melting into itself. Either that or an intricate archway at the Alhambra, a honey-coloured farmhouse,
Explore Spain: Walking the Mirador Challenge around Javea on Costa Blanca
The Mirador challenge may be gruelling at 30kms long, but the views more than make up for it, writes Joshua Parfitt.
FOCUS: Javea on Spain’s Costa Blanca is the gem of the Mediterranean
Home to the most expensive streets in eastern Spain, Javea’s rugged beauty holds enough hidden jewels to share all round, writes Joshua Parfitt