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Record year for Spain’s beaches: 677 Blue Flags awarded – the coastline has never been this clean

Spain continues to strengthen its leading position in international tourism: with 677 awarded beaches, the country reaches a new historic high in 2026 for the so-called “Blue Flags”. This is 35 more…

5 de May de 2026

Travel·Environment·Spain·Topics of the day

In Spain, “BBC” Means Something Else — And It Can Get Expensive

In spring, Spain doesn’t just smell of orange blossom. It also smells of invitations, freshly ironed outfits, and packed calendars. It’s the season of “BBC”: Bodas, Bautizos y Comuniones — a social…

4 de May de 2026

Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·Culture·Spain·Topics of the day

Giants in the Mediterranean: Spectacular marine giants appear off the coast of Almería

The coastline of the southern Spanish province of Almería continues to surprise even experienced marine biologists. In the waters of the western Mediterranean, increasingly large and sometimes rare marine species have been…

4 de May de 2026

Nature·Spain·Andalucia·Topics of the day

Spectacular village in Spain: This place stands on solidified lava – and looks like something from another world

There are places in Spain that amaze even seasoned travellers. One of them is located in Catalonia and seems to defy gravity: Castellfollit de la Roca. This small village in the province…

4 de May de 2026

Travel·Culture·Spain

An 87-year-old Spanish pensioner sleeping on the streets of Marbella shocks Spain

What began as a post in a local Facebook group in Marbella has, within days, turned into a viral story across Spain. At the centre is an 87‑year‑old Spanish pensioner who sleeps…

1 de May de 2026

Living in Spain·News·Spain·Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Topics of the day

Spain: Two out of three young adults still live with their parents – a generation without its own home

Spain is facing a growing social reality that is increasingly moving to the centre of public debate: a large share of young adults simply cannot afford to move out of the family…

1 de May de 2026

Property·Living in Spain·Spain·Topics of the day

Spain marks Labour Day: between historic struggle and current protests

Spain has once again marked May 1st, International Workers’ Day (Día del Trabajador) – a date deeply rooted in the history of the labour movement and one that remains politically charged to…

1 de May de 2026

Living in Spain·Spain·Topics of the day

Madrid: More births than deaths – yet the capital is still shrinking

Madrid is experiencing a small demographic surprise: for the first time in six years, more children have been born in the Spanish capital than people have died. However, behind this positive news…

1 de May de 2026

Living in Spain·Madrid·Topics of the day

Three things you didn’t know about the “padrón” in Spain – and how it can cause you serious problems

For many foreigners in Spain, the padrón (local register of inhabitants) is just another form you fill in when you move. In reality, this simple registration often decides whether you can access…

1 de May de 2026

Expats in Spain·Spain·Topics of the day

The Osborne Bull turns 70: how a roadside advert became a symbol of Spain

For many visitors arriving in Spain for the first time, there is one image that stands out and keeps reappearing: a huge black silhouette of a bull set against hills and open…

30 de April de 2026

Living in Spain·Spain·Topics of the day

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