San Fermín 2026 runs 6–14 July in Pamplona, marking nine days of bull runs and ceremonies. Daily encierros draw global attention while concerts and fireworks animate the old city.

Homes under €210,000 in Spain recorded a 3% drop in demand in Q1 2026. Major cities, including Madrid and Barcelona, saw sharper declines, suggesting budget segments no longer escape wider market shifts.

Spain counts 677 Blue Flag beaches in 2026, the highest total worldwide. The award recognises water quality safety and management, keeping both Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts under close scrutiny this summer.

Eight cave routes across Spain open underground trails through lakes and geological formations. These paths reveal lesser-known landscapes on foot, adding a quieter counterpoint to mountains and beaches.

IBI tax in Spain is paid once a year, usually between August and November. Set by local town halls at 0.4–1.3% of cadastral value, it applies to both residents and non-residents.

Seven castles across Spain trace centuries of shifting powers and military history. Many stand near towns with accommodation close by, allowing longer stays around some of the country’s best preserved fortresses.

In July 2026, Italy features the Redentore fireworks in Venice and the famous Palio di Siena. Opera in Rome and concerts in cities such as Naples and Genoa also shape the packed summer calendar.

Italy’s housing market in Q1 2026 saw buyer enquiries rise in all 107 provinces. At the same time, 87 areas recorded falling supply, lengthening selling times in 73 provinces.

Portugal recorded a 15.6% drop in non-resident home purchases in early 2026. Despite three years of decline totalling 1,770 transactions, listing views show continued overseas interest in several regions.