A Galician beach town in A Coruña stands out this year as Spain’s cheapest seaside option. Set on the Atlantic coast, it combines low house prices with sea views, a working harbour and a quieter pace than the Costa del Sol.

Living in Spain and the UK in 2026 reveals clear contrasts in housing costs and healthcare access. Thousands of Britons still relocate each year, yet work prospects and long-term stability differ more than glossy relocation stories suggest.

Ten protected beaches across Spain highlight quieter coastal landscapes beyond major resorts. These stretches of sand sit in natural parks and remote bays, where clear water and limited facilities shape a slower day by the sea.

Granada’s Corpus Christi festival in 2026 runs for one week from Saturday, 30th May, across the historic centre and Almanjáyar. The programme includes La Tarasca, religious processions and a full fairground, with practical notes on dates and city transport.

Spain’s Supreme Court this week overturned the national holiday rental registry introduced last year. The ruling removes the Registro Único Estatal de Alquileres, a measure designed to curb illegal lets amid record property and rent prices.

Spain in 2026 began removing Gibraltar from its tax haven blacklist after 35 years. The formal process ends a designation in place since 1991 and may shift cross border tax planning in southern Spain.

Italy’s Railway of Wonders runs just over 100 kilometres between the Alps and the Ligurian coast. The line climbs about 1,000 metres in a single day, crossing viaducts and spiral tunnels toward the French Riviera.

REMAX Europe’s 2025 Housing Insider report ranks Italy among the most affordable markets on the continent. The figures point to steadier prices and wider supply than countries facing sharp shortages and rapid annual rises.

Portugal’s revised Nationality Law, approved in April, introduces stricter and less predictable criteria for applicants. The final decree goes further than earlier drafts, with detailed provisions that may affect many long-term residents.