Lifestyle in Spain

If you’re eyeing up the best Easter breaks in Spain, you’re looking at one of the most atmospheric times to be here.

If you’ve looked at property prices in Madrid or Barcelona lately, you’ll know why so many people are widening their search.

Spain has secured two spots in TripAdvisor’s 2026 ranking of the world’s best beaches.

Although Seville is one of Spain’s most visited cities, renowned for its history, heritage and culture, certain areas record higher crime levels than others.According to data from the Police and the Ministry of the Interior, some neighbourhoods report significantly more incidents than the city avera

A Spanish city has secured a place in TripAdvisor’s 2026 Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best for destinations.

Valencia is one of Spain’s cities with the highest quality of life, yet, as in any large urban centre, safety varies between neighbourhoods.

Spain’s speciality coffee scene has just received global recognition. Four Spanish coffee shops have earned a coveted place in the prestigious World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops ranking, highlighting the country’s growing influence in the international coffee movement.

Every year on 28th February, Andalusia celebrates its official regional holiday: Andalusia Day, or Día de Andalucía.

On Melenara beach stands a monument whose striking silhouette leaves a lasting impression on anyone who sees it.

The country’s network of parques naturales is vast, and many of the most rewarding hidden natural parks in Spain are tucked away beyond the headline-grabbing national parks.

Spain is home to countless colourful traditions, but few are as curious—and theatrical—as the Burial of the Sardine.

In the second half of 2025, 16.1% of the global working-age population had used an artificial intelligence tool at least once at work, pointing to growing adoption. However, usage varies widely by country, according to a Microsoft study. The United Arab Emirates and Singapore lead globally, with usage exceeding 60%, followed by Norway, Ireland, France and Spain, which also rank among the most advanced adopters.

Madrid, renowned for being one of the safest capitals in Europe and offering an excellent quality of life, is not entirely free from areas with higher crime rates.

Short city breaks in Spain are changing. In 2026, travellers are quietly moving away from overcrowded capitals and rediscovering smaller, character‑filled cities where culture, food, beaches, and local life fit effortlessly into a long weekend.

Barcelona has officially been named UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture 2026, a title awarded jointly by UNESCO and the International Union of Architects (UIA). It’s not just a shiny label.

La Gomera holidays tend to suit people who like places that take a bit of getting used to.

In the heart of Andalusia, between arid mountains and fertile plains, lies a site that reshapes our understanding of early human settlement. Long before cities existed as we know them, an organised, fortified and remarkably advanced community established one of the most important settlements of Iberian prehistory here. Although no longer inhabited, Los Millares is considered the earliest major documented settlement in Andalusia. It emerged during the Copper Age, between 3500 and 3100 BC.

Spain has become an increasingly popular destination for families looking to balance work, lifestyle, and wellbeing. For expat parents, the appeal often lies in the sunny climate, slower pace of life, and strong family-centred culture.

This country really does spoil you when it comes to wild landscapes. The best national parks in Spain stretch across volcanic islands, snowy peaks, Atlantic cliffs and vast wetlands that feel a world away from the costas.

On the outskirts of Villena, around an hour inland from Alicante, former world number one Juan Carlos Ferrero has built one of the most influential training bases in modern tennis.

Love is in the air as 14th February 2026 approaches. But does Spain celebrate Valentine’s Day? The answer is yes!

La Gomera sits just west of Tenerife, but it feels a world away once you step off the ferry.

Spain’s nationwide train driver strike has been called off, just hours after it began, after rail unions reached an agreement with authorities on boosting investment, reinforcing staffing, and improving day‑to‑day safety conditions across the rail network.

Spain has emerged as the leading destination for European hotel investors, according to a Savills survey of investors managing real estate assets worth over €1 trillion.Specifically, 73% of those surveyed maintain a “buying position” for 2026 and expect to “continue increasing their exposure to the

Barcelona is a city renowned worldwide for its cultural richness, architecture and Mediterranean lifestyle, yet like any major urban centre, it also has areas with higher levels of crime.According to official data from the Mossos d’Esquadra, Catalonia's autonomous police force, and citizen security