Spain consistently ranks among the happiest countries in Europe, and 2026 is no different.

A Spanish city has just taken the top spot in the very first edition of the Forbes Travel Awards, finishing ahead of heavyweights like Hong Kong and Miami. Madrid named best city in the world by Forbes Travel Awards The Spanish capital was officially crowned Best City in the inaugural Forb

idealista, the leading property marketplace in Spain, Portugal, and Italy, has launched its app within OpenAI’s ChatGPT environment.

Starbucks’ flagship store at the Bernabéu stadium has been named "The Best Chain Coffee Shop" at The Best Coffee Shop Awards, held during Coffee Fest – Spain’s leading professional trade fair for the coffee industry.The accolade, part of the "The Best Coffee Shops Spain" awards, recognises establish

Since April 2025, Spain requires extrajudicial attempts before eviction – but two summary procedures let owners act quickly against squatters with few defences.

Tais Hotels & Villas, the family-owned group behind the iconic Bahía del Duque in Tenerife, has set out an ambitious financial roadmap for the next four years.

Almost half of Spanish households (48.9%) owned their home outright in 2025, while a further 24.4% were homeowners with an outstanding mortgage, according to the Spanish Statistics Institute (INE).In total, 73.3% of households lived in owner-occupied housing, with or without a mortgage – the lowest

idealista now lets you search for properties across multiple Spanish areas at once. Quickly select towns, neighbourhoods, or provinces in one search, exploring more options without losing precision, directly via the app.

Those convicted of squatting-related crimes, including breaking and entering or trespassing, will be barred from social housing in the Community of Madrid for five years. The measure was announced by Isabel Díaz Ayuso, president of the region, during a press conference organised by Nueva Economía Forum.

Buying dream home abroad can easily turn into a nightmare when you are working to a fixed deadline. Timescales to complete the transaction can be broader in Southern Europe and the financial and legal aspects of the operation can bring unexpected complexity.