Lucía Sicre

Soy licenciada en Periodismo y en Derecho, y trabajo como redactora especializada en contenido jurídico y económico. Escribo para Idealista News sobre los aspectos legales del sector inmobiliario. En mis más de 10 años de experiencia en este área, mi máxima siempre ha sido una orientación hacia la divulgación, tratando de facilitar la comprensión del lenguaje jurídico. ¡Encantada de formar parte de este equipo!

This Spanish hot-spring town is ideal for a winter getaway

Just half an hour from Barcelona, Caldes de Montbui is the perfect winter destination: a town steeped in Roman history, boasting some of the hottest thermal waters in Europe, an ideal natural setting for unwinding, and local fare that has made it a culinary hotspot. A European getaway that combines relaxation, culture and fine dining.

I've been sold a house with squatters in Spain, what can I do?

Illegal occupation, also known as squatting, is one of the biggest fears for any property owner. That's why it's crucial to know the legal status of any property before buying it.

Spain's best island for a winter getaway

Escaping the colder months is easier than you might think: a winter getaway to the Canary Islands is perfect for those looking to take a few days’ holiday.

Exploring Antoni Gaudí's most important works

Few architects capture the spirit of Spanish architecture as vividly and powerfully as Antoni Gaudí. This internationally acclaimed Catalan artist was a leading figure of Modernism, leaving an architectural legacy that testifies to his genius.

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Lottery winnings in Spain: how much tax do you pay on prizes?

Christmas is just around the corner, bringing with it the traditional lottery draws and the dream of becoming a millionaire overnight – though that requires a great deal of luck. Meanwhile, the Spanish Tax Agency can be certain that, draw after draw, its coffers will benefit from the winners’ good fortune. Lottery winnings are subject to a flat 20% tax, except for the first €40,000.

This little-known blue village is just 1 hour from Valencia

Less than an hour from Valencia lies Chelva, a picturesque village renowned for its striking blue houses and rich historical heritage. Steeped in a Berber past, the village has been named a Site of Cultural Interest.

Capsule homes: the Chinese micro-homes arriving in Spain

Capsule homes have emerged as a new model in the property sector’s attempt to provide viable housing solutions in an increasingly strained and complex market.Access to housing has become one of the great social challenges of our time and, for many, an aspiration that feels increasingly out of reach.

Mysterious Spanish villages once linked to witches and witch hunts

It is said that behind every "witch" there is a disobedient woman. If you want to step into that world and discover the settings of some of Spain’s most mysterious legends, don’t miss this shortlist of Spanish towns where witches once lived.

Explore Tenerife’s northern fishing village and lava pools

In the north of Tenerife, the thermometer settles low, the waters are cold and deep, time moves more slowly, and nature seems to reclaim everything.

Changing from NIE to DNI in Spain: everything you need to know

If you’re a foreign national in Spain with a Foreigner Identification Number (NIE by its Spanish acronym) and have recently acquired Spanish citizenship, you may be wondering how to change your NIE to a National Identity Document (or DNI) to update and regularise your administrative status.