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Storm Bruna brings heavy rainfall, gale-force winds, and a risk of flooding to Spain

Spain is facing a significant change in weather. Starting this weekend, the storm system “Borrasca Bruna” will bring heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, strong wind gusts, and, along the coasts, potentially…

6 de November de 2026

Canary Islands·Topics of the day·Weather·Living in Spain·News·Nature·Spain·Andalucia·Galicia

Halloween and Its Forgotten Roots in Galicia

Carved pumpkins, flickering candles and tales of wandering souls were part of autumn life in Galician villages long before Halloween became popular in Spain. Many of these old customs have since faded…

30 de October de 2026

Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·Travel·Culture·Spain·Galicia

Holidaymakers occupy apartments in Galicia and demand up to 10,000 euros to leave

Incidents involving the illegal occupation of holiday rentals are causing problems in the Galician city of Vigo and other parts of the region. According to a company that operates several tourist accommodations,…

9 de October de 2026

Crime & Law·Spain·Galicia·Topics of the day·Property

Severe weather in Spain: Catalonia under red warning level – up to 180 liters of rain expected

Spain is facing a significant change in weather this Tuesday. Catalonia, in particular, is expected to be affected by potentially extreme rainfall and thunderstorms. The Spanish weather service AEMET has issued its…

29 de September de 2026

News·Nature·Spain·Barcelona·Galicia·Valencia·Topics of the day·Weather·Living in Spain

Spain’s overlooked classic: why the empanada deserves far more attention

Paella, tortilla, jamón ibérico and tapas are familiar to almost anyone who has spent time in Spain. Yet another stalwart of Spanish cooking remains surprisingly overlooked beyond the country’s borders: the empanada.…

30 de August de 2026

Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·Gastronomy·Spain·Galicia·Topics of the day

More Than Half a Million Pilgrims and Rising: The Camino de Santiago Heads Towards a Historic 2027

The Camino de Santiago is on course for yet another record. More than 363,000 pilgrims have already reached Santiago de Compostela in 2026 – and with the next Holy Year approaching, 2027…

23 de August de 2026

Galicia·Topics of the day·Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·News·Travel·Travel News·On the road·Spain

Total solar eclipse over Spain: When it begins and where it can best be seen on 12 August

Spain is preparing for an extraordinary celestial spectacle. On Wednesday, 12 August 2026, a total solar eclipse will pass over large parts of the country. Northern Spain, in particular, will offer the…

11 de August de 2026

Galicia·País Vasco·Topics of the day·Living in Spain·Nature·Spain·Balearic Islands

Northern Spain Becomes the New Object of Desire: Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and the Basque Country on the Rise

As many of Spain’s classic Mediterranean destinations struggle with extreme heat, rising prices and overtourism, more Spaniards and international visitors are turning their attention north. Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and the Basque Country…

3 de July de 2026

On the road·Spain·Galicia·País Vasco·Topics of the day·Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·Travel

Haven’t planned your summer yet? This Galician village should be at the top of your list

Combarro is one of those places in Galicia that look as if they were designed for a postcard. Set on the Ría de Pontevedra, this small fishing village combines raised granaries on…

1 de June de 2026

Living in Spain·Travel·Spain·Galicia

Outrage in Spain: “Sodomised” Gargoyles Spark Scandal at UNESCO Cathedral

In Santiago de Compostela, a restoration project is currently causing ridicule, anger and heated debate. At one of Spain’s most important landmarks – right next to the world-famous Cathedral of Santiago –…

28 de May de 2026

Galicia·Topics of the day·Travel·Culture·Spain