Lifestyle in Spain

Temperatures started to soar in Spain last week with its first heat wave this summer, reaching up to 44°C. Heat waves can have dramatic effects, especially on the elderly and people with health problems.

"The recovery of the tourism sector in Spain continues on the right track, placing the industry at the centre of economic growth". This is how the latest ING report starts, later stating that tourism in Spain is on the rise.

Comfort, efficiency and speed have become essentials in today's society. Can you imagine controlling every aspect of your home by just clicking a button? Well, now you can, thanks to smart home solutions.

Aldi nears 400 supermarkets in Spain. The German supermarket giant will reach half a thousand supermarkets in the Spanish market before the end of the year.

Spain is home to 2 of the best business schools for executive education in the world.

Passengers travelling from the United Kingdom to Spain with Ryanair will no longer be allowed to consume the alcohol they have purchased from duty-free on board.

Granada's Alhambra, Cordoba's Mezquita, Merida's Roman theatre, Avila's city walls, Empuries' ruins, Burgos' Cathedral and Segovia's Aqueduct are just some of the historical monuments that, over time, different cultures and civilisations have left Spain, making it a country with a rich and varied hi

Primark, the low cost fashion brand, is boosting its presence in Spain with the opening of a new shop in the Open Mall shopping centre in Arrecife, on the island of Lanzarote, on 22nd June, the 58th Primark store in Spain.

Air conditioning technicians are some of the most in-demand tradesmen when it starts heating up in Spain. They can update existing machines (which we totally advise) or install new ones.

San Sebastian isn't just beautiful, it's welcoming too. Booking has published the 2023 edition of its survey on the most welcoming cities on the planet, and Spain comes third with San Sebastian. After Matera topped the 2022 list, Italy has done it again this year, with Polignano a Mare taking

The province of Malaga has dozens of kilometres of coastline, one of its great tourist attractions. For all these reasons, there are many national and foreign tourists looking for the most beautiful villages in Malaga to enjoy its coastline during their holidays or getaways throughout the year.

Forbes magazine recently published a list of the 15 Spanish cities that offer the best quality of life, which included Malaga, the capital of the Costa del Sol, along with the capital of Andalusia, Sevilla, and the traditionally Moorish city of Cordoba.

The British newspaper The Telegraph recommends Spain for summer travel. The favourite holiday destination for Brits with more than 15 million visitors by 2022, it has compiled this ranking of the 20 best coastal cities in Spain.

Spring is here, and it's time to decorate your home with the latest trends. Natural fabrics, organic shapes and handmade offerings are the stars of the interior design trends this season, but what colours are in?

idealista, the leading real estate marketplace in Southern Europe, is sponsoring the Eurovision Song Contest for the second time. This year, the contest will take place in the English city of Liverpool from 9th to 13th May.

It appears that Madrid could follow other Spanish tourist destinations in adopting the controversial tourist tax, which will require visitors to pay an extra charge for each night they spend in the city.

Backpacking tourism is growing every year, especially among young people who cannot afford expensive hotels and big events. According to the study by Cotswold Outdoor, there are more than 44 million backpacking trips each year, spending on average around €3,800.

The first four-day working week pilot test kicked off in Valencia this month.

The city of Malaga is in the midst of a real estate boom. In recent years it has become one of the most attractive places in the country for investment.

The American luxury hotel chain Nobu Hotels, owned by actor Robert de Niro, film producer Meir Teper and Japanese chef Nobu Matsuhisa, will open the Nobu Sevilla Hotel in the heart of the Spanish city of Seville in spring this year.

After over a year of negotiations, the Spanish government has finally approved its highly anticipated Family Law, known in Spain as the Ley de Familias, which includes provisions such as extended paid leave for caring for sick children and a new monthly child benefit of 100 euros.

Fuengirola has been bestowed with the 'S' for Sustainability certificate for all its beaches by the Institute of Quality Tourism of Spain (ICTE), acknowledging the high standards of its 7 kilometers of coastline.

Madrid and Barcelona have moved up in the ranking of the 60 large cities that are best prepared to adapt to the new paradigm of urban mobility – thanks to the "soundness" of their transport infrastructures in both cases – and Madrid was noted for its initiatives towards more environmentally fri

There are many ideas and trends to apply to the world of decoration. Every home should reflect its owner's style and character. Some people like their homes to be extravagant and colourful, while others prefer modern or eclectic, and others like simple and minimalist.

Nowadays in Spain the market trend is for houses to be increasingly smaller and more compact, especially when it comes to city flats and apartments, which means a puzzle and an exercise in imagination when it comes to organising space. However, there are solutions for every situation.