Living in Spain

Spain’s national weather agency, AEMET, has issued a red alert, the highest level of warning for parts of Cataluña, with Barcelona’s inland depression zone facing an extreme risk of flash flooding due to torrential rainfall. The alert issued on Tuesday warns of rainfall that could reach 60 litres of water per square metre can be achieved in only one hour. …

You’ve all seen the ‘scary’ headlines: “Tourists go home.” We’ve heard “Barcelona, it’s not a themepark” and have seen tourists being sprayed by water guns on Mallorca. Spain’s relationship with tourism is a complicated one. The tourism industry accounts for about 12 percent of Spain’s economy, but there are some big players who have resisted due to the overcrowding of …

Costa del Sol vs. Costa de Almeria vs. Costa Calida. Credit: Creative Commons collage by EWN Spain’s Southern Coast is blessed with sun, so it’s no surprise that many expatriates are interested in moving here. But with three different “Costas” — Costa del Sol (Malaga area), Costa de Almeria, and Costa Calida (Murcia area) — how do you choose where …

Spain’s rental market for summer is heating up. The average weekly rent for a coastal holiday apartment now hits €1,270, up €110 from 2024, according to Tecnitasa. It’s an increase of 7 per cent in a year. And if you’re dreaming of Puerto Banus or Mallorca’s Santanyi, better dream bigger: those cost over €3,400/week. The cost of flights is up …

Ibiza? Forget it. Marbella? Not even close. Early 2000s, Spain was experiencing a resurgence of violence. Marina d’Or Spain’s true holiday obsession is the beach. A resort town has been created on the coast near Castellon, with over 12,000 apartment built between 2000-2007. Thousands of Spanish families visited the area to enjoy sun and fun, according OK Diario. Ads that …

Torre Pacheco is now on edge due to a wave unprecedented violence. Torre Pacheco in Murcia, a town of about 40,000 people, was the scene of escalating tensions over the weekend between the locals and youths of North African descent. Local media reported that far-right groups were also involved in the clashes and raiding the town to search for North …

Spain’s AEMET warns that flash floods, hail, and travel disruptions will be occurring in tourist areas like Catalonia and Aragon this week.

David Lafoz has passed away. Credit: Facebook David Lafoz (27), a prominent activist and farmer from Belchite Zaragoza was found dead July 9, after posting a heartbreaking post on Instagram. Known nationally for his volunteer work after the Dana floods and for leading farmer protests across Aragón, Lafoz’s death has sparked widespread grief and raised urgent questions about mental health …

Linares has the lowest rent for a flat. Credit: Jose Miguel Sanchez/Shutterstock Think renting in Spain is all €2,000-a-month shoeboxes in Madrid, Barcelona or Marbella? Not necessarily. Spain is not just the expensive cities and coasts. Rent prices in some areas of Spain are so high that they feel like 2005. Of course, we are here. Linares has the lowest …

El Balneario de los Baños del Carmen. Credit: El Balneario de los Baños del Carmen Facebook page The Spanish summer is a favorite of many, despite the unbearable heat (and high bills), and air conditioning that runs all day. We like to drink our beer (or wine) on the beach and eat our seafood while our feet rest in the …