June 2026 figures identify several Spanish provincial capitals with housing costs below the national average. The comparison weighs rent, purchase prices, services and access to nearby green spaces for prospective residents.

Three abandoned villages in Alicante remain open to visitors beyond the province’s coastal resorts. Their empty streets reveal overlooked local history and make a quieter detour for heritage-minded day trips.

Buñol hosts its 79th La Tomatina on 26 August 2026 with 150,000 kilos of tomatoes. Compulsory tickets and limited capacity shape the day, alongside strict safety rules and transport planning.

Two Spanish beaches appear in The World’s 50 Best Beaches ranking for 2026. The annual list places them among international coastal favourites during the peak summer travel period.

A neighbourhood in Madrid and the Costa d’En Blanes exceeds €10,000 per m² in Spain’s premium housing markets. Mallorca, Ibiza and the Costa del Sol also feature prominently, as demand remains concentrated in selected locations.

Spain ranks first among 31 countries in InterNations’ 2026 quality-of-life index. Foreign residents rate healthcare, leisure, transport, safety and outdoor living highly for the fifth consecutive year.

Five southern Italian destinations bring together beaches, historic borghi and long-standing local traditions. Each stop traces layers of art, architecture and coastal life across Italy’s southern regions.

Fifteen affordable penthouses across Italy show top-floor homes can cost less than expected. Terraces, private outdoor space and broad views feature in listings across several Italian cities.

Portugal approved proposed rental reforms on 9 July 2026 covering deposits, renewals and rent-setting rules. The measures also address older contracts and disputes between landlords and tenants.