Spain’s V16 is now mandatory. There are fines for not using it during breakdowns. Credit : Audio und werbung, Shutterstock Confusion around Spain’s new V16 warning beacon has been growing since it became mandatory in 2026 – but now the government has stepped in to clarify one key point: you won’t be fined just for not carrying one in your …

Marijke is a lover of animals and has been house sitting with Housesit Match Spain for years. Credit: Lamia Walker We have house-sitters who are pet lovers, and they exchange their time in exchange for free accommodation. Many pet and house owners are concerned about meeting new pet sitters. This is a normal concern. You can learn a lot by …

Spain just launched a €4,500 grant to get you into an electric car. Charging points in Marbella have doubled. And the Costa del Sol’s Mediterranean sunshine makes EVs a logical choice on paper. But is going electric actually worth it for expats living here in 2026?The honest answer — as with most things in Spain — is: it depends. On …