Lifestyle in Spain

January is one of the best times to enjoy a city break in Spain. The festive crowds have faded, accommodation prices tend to be lower, and cooler temperatures make sightseeing far more comfortable than during the summer months.

US retail giant TJX Companies has set a date for its Spanish debut. Its European brand, TJ Maxx, will open its first store in Barcelona in spring 2026, kicking off an ambitious expansion across Spain. The store will occupy over 2,100 m² on a single floor in the Diagonal Mar shopping centre.

Architecture is the art of balance, reconciling creativity with function and technique, the visual with the comfortable.

Murcia, in southeastern Spain, is celebrated for its warm climate, welcoming people and exceptional culinary heritage. Known for its fertile farmland, the region offers authentic cuisine that makes full use of fresh, local produce.

El Hierro is the tiny western outpost of Spain’s Canary Islands, a place of lava cliffs, laurel forests and natural rock pools. When it comes to things to do on El Hierro, the focus here is on simple pleasures.

Which renovations can most transform a home and boost its resale value? Architects and interior designers often highlight four key updates, including new flooring, removing partition walls or replacing a bathtub with a shower. We’ll also outline the approximate costs and, crucially, the results you can expect – not just in terms of functionality and style, but also if you plan to sell your home in the future.

Spain is home to some of the best natural wonders in Spain, offering both visitors and residents a surprisingly varied mix of landscapes.

With the first hint of sunshine or even just a spare long weekend, it doesn’t take much to start daydreaming about the sea.

This small Balearic island is all turquoise coves, dusty tracks and lazy sunsets, but living in Formentera full-time is a very different story from a week’s holiday.

Spain is packed with remarkable museums, from world‑class art galleries to cutting‑edge science spaces and archaeological centres in smaller cities.

The Region of Murcia, in southeastern Spain, is known for its fertile land and fine wines, but it also boasts a rich and long-standing cheesemaking tradition.

This volcanic Canary Island is all black lava, whitewashed villages and Atlantic light, with a climate that stays pleasantly mild most of the year.

Spain and wine go hand in hand, with vineyard landscapes that run from cool Atlantic shores to sun‑baked southern hills. Ask several locals about the best wine routes in Spain, and you will get very different answers, with some swearing by elegant reds, others loyal to crisp coastal whites.

The Three Kings Parade is always one of the most eagerly awaited moments of the Christmas season in cities such as Barcelona, where the celebrations to welcome Their Majesties are truly captivating.

The Madrid Three Kings Parade 2026 will once again fill the city with magic, tradition and excitement. Thousands of families are expected to line the streets to welcome Melchior, Gaspar and Balthazar during one of the most iconic celebrations of the Spanish Christmas season.

Spanish sparkling wine flies under the radar next to Prosecco and Champagne, which is a bit of a shame given how good the value can be.

The Caminito del Rey is one of Spain’s most epic hiking routes, a cliffside walkway threading through the Gaitanes Gorge with huge views over the Guadalhorce River.

Escaping the colder months is easier than you might think: a winter getaway to the Canary Islands is perfect for those looking to take a few days’ holiday.

Few architects capture the spirit of Spanish architecture as vividly and powerfully as Antoni Gaudí. This internationally acclaimed Catalan artist was a leading figure of Modernism, leaving an architectural legacy that testifies to his genius.

Murcia, in the southeast of the Iberian Peninsula, is a region renowned for its long-standing winemaking heritage. It is among Spain’s leading wine-producing areas, boasting several designations of origin across its territory.

In 2026, don’t forget to make time for the ones who mean the most to you. All of us at idealista wish you a very Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year.

Alicante is far more than a Mediterranean city renowned for its beaches and climate. Its streets are steeped in history, shaped by the many civilisations that once inhabited the region.

Ferrero Rocher’s annual Christmas lights competition returns to showcase the breadth of traditions, landscapes and local talent across Spain.

During the Christmas holidays, many towns in Spain transform into enchanting fairytale settings, where lights, nativity scenes and local traditions create a truly magical atmosphere.In this guide, compiled from sources including National Geographic Travel, Time Out Madrid and Condé Nast Traveler Esp

Modern Spain is built upon the remnants of many earlier peoples and cultures, whose traces are scattered across the country. Among them are the Celts, present from the late Bronze Age (13th century BC) until the Romanisation of Hispania in the 1st century BC.