Editorial Team

Luxury villa in Spain

Where are Spain's €1m+ properties located?

Every one of Spain's 50 provinces has at least one property listed for over €1 million on idealista, but their distribution is uneven. Notably, the provinces of Malaga, the Balearic Islands, Madrid, Alicante, and Barcelona account for 79.6% of all such properties.
City of Arts and Sciences

Valencia's City of Arts and Sciences: what to know before you go

The City of Arts and Sciences, a remarkable architectural and cultural complex designed by Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava, is one of Valencia's most iconic landmarks. Its futuristic structures and a range of cultural and educational activities symbolise innovation and modernity.
Tourism in Barcelona

Barcelona City Council increases tourist tax to 4 euros from 1 October

Barcelona City Council will increase the tourist tax to 4 euros starting from 1 October, when the new rate will come into effect following the approval of the amendment to Fiscal Ordinance 2.2, raising the tax from 3.25 to 4 euros per person, per night, across all accommodation categories. The coun
New homes Spain

Record new build house prices in Spain and more foreign demand

The average house price in Spain continues to rise, and the rate of increase is accelerating. According to the Real Estate Registry Statistics from the Association of Registrars, the average house price accelerated in Q2 2024, rising by 2.9% to €2,057 per square metre, up from 0.8% in the previous