The Parador de Ibiza – the state-owned chain’s first property in the Balearic Islands – has opened its doors. Housed in the restored Castle and Almudaina complex in Dalt Vila, the project began in 2009 and required an investment of €47 million. Guests stay within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, surrounded by archaeological remains that reflect the island’s history over centuries.

Spain ranks first in the EU for young people working outside their field of study. According to Eurostat, 28.9% of under-34s are employed in roles unrelated to their qualifications – the highest share in the EU. This figure is well above the EU average of 20.4%, a gap of more than eight percentage points, highlighting a growing mismatch between education and the labour market.

Between Huelva and Seville lies Villalba del Alcor, home to Hacienda La Hincosa, a striking early 20th-century mansion by Aníbal González, the architect behind Seville’s Plaza de España. The property offers nearly 2,500 m² of living space on a 30-hectare equestrian estate and is currently listed for sale on idealista for €3 million.

British and German buyers remain Spain’s top foreign property purchasers, now joined by a surge in Dutch investors, according to Property Registrars data. In 2025, these three nationalities dominated the country’s residential property transactions.

Estepona is establishing itself as a premier destination for luxury property on the Costa del Sol, with new-build prices now reaching €7,000 per square metre. Part of the celebrated Golden Triangle, alongside Marbella and Benahavís, Estepona’s allure stems from a combination of substantial private and public investment in recent years—a trend set to continue throughout 2026.

A new squatting case in Calvià, Mallorca, has once again highlighted the insecurity faced by homeowners. The story begins in August 2024, when a wealthy family rented a luxury property with a private swimming pool for €3,000 a month. In October 2025, however, the Danish tenant terminated the lease and returned to his home country, leaving his ex, a Cuban woman, and her two young children in the property.

In Pontesco, a municipality in A Coruña, Galicia, the abandoned village of Candelago is for sale on idealista for €150,000. Perched on the Costa da Morte with sea views, the hamlet has been on the market for several years. It recently made headlines after the owners cut the price by €50,000, down from the original €200,000.

Access to housing in Spain is facing one of its most critical moments. Prices continue to climb, supply falls short of demand, and construction timelines have become lengthy and complex, often stretching over several years when unforeseen setbacks arise. In this context, any alternative that offers shorter build times, lower costs and greater predictability is especially attractive.

Several high-ranking officials at Alicante City Council have resigned, while others are under investigation over alleged irregularities in the allocation of social housing.The Councillor for Urban Planning, Rocío Gómez, stepped down after being awarded a property in the first public housing developm

The mayor of Málaga, Francisco de la Torre, has unveiled a municipal housing plan for 17,000 new homes, including 10,000 subsidised units. These are set to be built during the next term, 2027–2031. Among them are 1,500 “mini-flats,” initially planned at 35–45 m² but now increased to 45–60 m². De la Torre also confirmed that over 5,000 units will be completed before the end of this current term.