05/06/2026
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Spain's property demand shifts in 2026

The shifting map of property demand in Spain

Spain’s property market in 2026 shows homes selling within days in some cities. Latest idealista data maps hotspots where demand intensifies and provinces where growth levels off, revealing a country moving at different speeds.

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Málaga's abandoned villages

Four abandoned villages in Málaga province sit without residents after decades of decline. Some were submerged by reservoirs while others emptied through lack of work, and a few have since seen partial revival.

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A lawyer's advice on buying property

Buying in Spain property lawyer

A Spanish property lawyer outlines key risks in home purchases across the country. Advice covers under-declared values, surveys and local tax rules that can carry long-term consequences.

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Spain ranks 1st for families in Immigration Index 2026

Spain ranks 10th worldwide and 1st for families in the Immigration Index 2026. The study compares 82 countries across 34 metrics, placing Spain in the global top 10 for the first time.

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Prefab homes for less than €8,000

Prefabricated house 40 m2 and two bedrooms

A 40 m² prefab house in Spain sells on Amazon for under €8,000. The two-bedroom model includes a full bathroom and an expandable double-wing design that increases interior space.

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Asking prices fall across Spain

Spanish property sellers in 2026 are cutting asking prices in major cities. idealista data highlights reductions in Barcelona, Madrid and coastal areas, giving buyers more room to negotiate after years of growth.

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Incredible places that only exist in Italy

Italy
unusual places to visit Italy

Eight unusual places in Italy include red-tinted alpine lakes and abandoned hilltop towns. The selection spans north and south, highlighting castles, lava-carved gorges and landscapes rarely featured in guidebooks.

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What to do in Italy this June

Italy

June 2026 in Italy features Republic Day in Rome and cherry fairs in Puglia. Concerts, film premieres and art events fill the calendar, with key dates that shape early summer travel plans.

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Portugal Day 2026 guide

Portugal
Portugal Day 10 June

Portugal Day takes place on 10 June each year as a national public holiday. In 2026, official celebrations head to Terceira Island while Luxembourg hosts major overseas commemorations.

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Rents in Portugal ease but gaps widen

Portugal

Renting in Portugal is getting cheaper overall, according to the latest idealista figures. National averages are cooling, yet city-level data shows rents still rising in some areas while others decline.

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