Spain has once again positioned itself as Europe’s most attractive destination for hotel investment for the third consecutive year, ahead of Italy, the United Kingdom and Portugal. This performance is driven by strong tourism demand and solid operating results, despite ongoing geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty linked to conflicts in the Middle East. Barcelona ranks as the most attractive city for investment, sharing the top position with London, while Madrid also features among Europe’s top three destinations.

An international scientific study has identified one stretch of Spain’s southern coastline as the most exposed area in Spain to tsunami energy in modelling scenarios linked to the Averroes fault.Researchers modelled a magnitude 7.0 earthquake capable of displacing the sea floor and triggering a regi

Visiting a theme park can be one of the best plans for the summer. Thanks to their wide range of attractions and shows, they are also ideal for the whole family to enjoy.

Spain’s government has approved new rules on flexible retirement, opening the door for more pensioners to work part-time or as self-employed while keeping part of their state pension.Royal Decree on flexible retirementWho can access flexible retirement under the new Spanish rulesFlexible retirement

Spain’s lower house of parliament has taken the first formal step towards updating the rules that govern communities of property owners, known in Spain as “juntas de propietarios” or “juntas de vecinos”.On Tuesday, 26 May 2026, the Plenary of Congress voted to start debating a bill to update Spain’s

For decades, the phrase Gibraltar tax haven has shaped political debate and cross-border tax planning in southern Spain.

idealista and the General Council of Notaries have signed a collaboration agreement via the Notary Technology Centre – allowing anonymised data from notarised home sales to be integrated into idealista’s analysis tools. Real estate professionals will gain access to independent valuations, including closing price, date, surface area and price per square metre – with advanced filters to refine market insights based on actual transaction data.

Moving to Spain often means bright light, tiled floors and street noise drifting in through balcony doors. For anyone with ADHD, those details aren’t minor.Research in neuroarchitecture shows that lighting, colour, acoustics and layout directly affect focus and anxiety levels.

Buying a run-down property and reselling after renovation can deliver returns of 24% to 31%, depending on the type, according to idealista. Studios lead the way, with renovated homes priced 31% higher than those needing work. One-bedroom flats follow at 29%, then two-bedroom homes at 28%, and three-bedroom properties at 26%.

Spanish property prices have risen by 14.3% in the past year, according to valuation firm TINSA, as new figures from Taylor Wimpey España highlight how Britons are helping drive demand on the Costa del Sol.At Almazara Boutique Residences in Malaga province, British buyers now account for the largest