Spain’s provincial capitals feature in a first-quarter 2026 ranking using official crime records. Low reported offences sit alongside housing costs and daily life factors for people considering a move.

Spain elects 350 Congress members on Sunday, 29 November 2026, while most foreign residents cannot vote. Campaigning runs for 13 days, and the outcome may affect daily policies before local elections in 2027.

Nine Spanish regions observe Monday 2 November 2026 as a public holiday after All Saints’ Day. The decision creates a three-day weekend, though workplaces and services follow different regional calendars.

Non-resident foreigners completed 22,610 Spanish home purchases between January and June 2026, representing 6% of sales. Overall transactions fell 7.1%, while new-build sales rose 8% and existing homes retained the largest share.

Spanish building plots start at €10,000, with selected sites priced below €160,000 for custom homes. Land purchase brings greater design freedom, although planning rules and local services determine what can be built.

All Saints’ Day falls on Sunday 1 November 2026 across Spain, bringing a national day of remembrance. Cemetery visits, flowers and seasonal pastries mark the occasion, while shop hours vary between regions.

Italy’s Halloween destinations feature Venice ghost stories, Triora witch lore and old traditions around the dead. Late October 2026 brings atmospheric places and altered opening times near the 1 November holiday.

Italian chestnut festivals run from early October to mid-November 2026, spanning villages between Trentino and Sicily. Marradi, Aritzo and Montella host established gatherings where regional recipes shape autumn weekends.

Portugal ranks fifth among 63 countries in the 2026 Nomad Lifestyle Index for living abroad. Safety, residency access and quality of life influenced the result, though the ranking weighs several personal priorities.