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Beach holidays with your dog in Spain: Where four-legged visitors are welcome in summer 2026

Taking your dog to the beach may sound straightforward, but in Spain it is far from universally permitted. There is no single nationwide rule governing dogs on beaches. Instead, access is largely…

15 de August de 2026

Animals·Spain·Topics of the day·Spain Compass·Expats in Spain·Living in Spain

Moroccan media turns up the pressure on Spain: Why Ceuta and Melilla are once again being called ‘occupied cities’

In the aftermath of the unprecedented migration crisis in Ceuta, Morocco’s long-standing claim over Spain’s two North African cities has returned to the spotlight. Barely two weeks after the unprecedented migration crisis…

15 de August de 2026

Spain·Topics of the day·Legal·Living in Spain·News

The Spanish ‘Dominguero’: When families packed up half the house for a Sunday at the beach

Anyone who has lived in Spain for long enough may have come across the word ‘dominguero’ – or ‘dominguera’. It comes from domingo, the Spanish word for Sunday, but it describes far…

15 de August de 2026

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

Just a few miles from Africa: Why do migrants rarely head for Gibraltar?

Africa is just across the water – yet the Rock is rarely a destination.Gibraltar sits at one of the narrowest points between Africa and Europe. Yet migrants attempting the dangerous crossing from…

15 de August de 2026

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

Magnitude 5.0 earthquake rocks Granada as residents spend night in the streets

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the province of Granada in the early hours of Saturday morning, shaking buildings across a wide area of southern Spain and sending frightened residents out into the…

15 de August de 2026

News·Spain·Andalucia·Topics of the day·Expats in Spain·Living in Spain

Are Chinese residents leaving Spain? A new trend may be emerging

More than 5,000 Chinese nationals left Spain during the first half of 2026. It is far too early to call it an exodus, but the figures come at a time when rising…

14 de August de 2026

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

Melilla on high alert: Spanish intelligence warns of possible mass border crossing on Saturday

Spain and Morocco are stepping up security ahead of Saturday, 15 August, following calls on social media for another large-scale attempt to cross into Spanish territory. While attention has largely focused on…

14 de August de 2026

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

Driving from Spain to Portugal: Rules motorists should know in 2026

Anyone driving from Spain to Portugal won’t face a traditional border check, but they do need to be prepared for some important differences. Rules regarding tolls, roundabouts, and emergency equipment, in particular,…

14 de August de 2026

Travel·Topics of the day

Second Total Solar Eclipse in Spain: On 2 August 2027, Andalusia Will Once Again Become the Stage for a Once-in-a-Century Spectacle

Following the total solar eclipse of 2026, Spain is already preparing for another extraordinary celestial spectacle. On 2 August 2027, the Moon’s shadow will once again sweep across the country – this…

14 de August de 2026

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

More than 500 people receive medical treatment in Spain following solar eclipse

The total solar eclipse on 12 August led to more than 500 medical treatments and consultations across Spain. Eye-related complaints were particularly common. However, no serious cases have been reported so far.…

13 de August de 2026

Health·Spain·Topics of the day·Living in Spain·News

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