A two-bedroom prefabricated house in Spain now sells for just over €8,000 on Amazon. The Generic modular model includes a bathroom and kitchen, as rising property prices push buyers towards faster and cheaper housing alternatives.

Spain is forecast to welcome 110 million tourists a year by 2040, overtaking France. The projection comes from a Deloitte and Google study, signalling continued pressure on infrastructure, housing and local services.

Lionel Messi has bought Barcelona’s former Galerías Via Wagner building for €11.5 million. The purchase was made through Messi's company Edificio Rostower Socimi and includes plans to refurbish the long-closed site in Catalonia.

Overseas buyers completed 24,791 home purchases in Spain by March 2026, marking the fourth strongest quarter recorded. Prices reached €2,429 per m² after a 9% rise, even as overall sales slipped 1.9% year on year.

Seven road trips across Spain highlight northern cliffs, Andalucía villages and Pyrenees passes this year. Routes cover manageable distances and varied landscapes, giving drivers a clear way to compare scenery, food and regional culture.

Time Out’s 2026 culture ranking places one Spanish city in the global top 10. The list draws on feedback from more than 24,000 locals across 150 cities, assessing museums, theatre, music and festivals.

The Strada della Forra near Lake Garda cuts through the Brasa River gorge in northern Italy. Drivers and cyclists follow tunnels and tight bends towards Tremosine, where views over the lake have earned worldwide praise.

Italy’s richest municipality counts just 76 taxpayers according to 2025 income data from the Finance Ministry. The ranking highlights how declared incomes can skew averages in small communities with limited residents.

Portugal’s secret beaches in 2026 include Atlantic coves near Lisbon and quieter Madeira stretches. Several spots require a short hike or boat access, helping keep visitor numbers low even in peak summer.