Lifestyle in Spain

Barcelona like a local means lingering over a Sunday vermut in a no‑frills bodega, drifting through shady plaças in villagey Gràcia or Horta, and neatly sidestepping the tourist traps first‑timers fall for.

Barcelona’s blockbuster sights hog the limelight, but the city’s best moments live in quiet barrios, leafy slopes and tiny bodegas.

What is the best Spanish cheese? Spain is home to a wide variety of cheeses, each with its own flavour, history and region of origin.

Barcelona’s a layered city where a street can switch from a buzzy afternoon to a quiet midweek night. When people talk about areas to avoid in Barcelona, it’s usually low‑level, opportunistic stuff rather than anything heavy.

Living in Rincón de la Victoria means a year‑round coastal routine just east of Málaga, in a municipality of roughly 50,000 spread across various areas. It runs on a year‑round rhythm with calm winters, a long paseo for evening strolls, and simple food pleasures like espetos and pescaíto frito.

Palma’s the sort of place that sneaks up on you—in the best way. One minute you’re weaving through stone alleyways past postcard-perfect patios, the next you’re having a coffee in a sunny square, eavesdropping on half a dozen languages.

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Girona is home to medieval towns brimming with history and charm, where streets and monuments preserve the spirit of centuries past. Visiting them offers a chance to explore unique traditions and landscapes that bring the past to life.

High prices and intense competition in Spain's property rental market are leading many people to opt for renting a single room. An average of 22 people are now interested in each room advertised, according to a study published by idealista.

Located on the northern Costa Blanca, between the popular towns of Jávea and Moraira, lies Benitachell, or El Poble Nou de Benitatxell as it’s known in Valencian.

Tucked onto the Costa del Sol, about halfway between Málaga and Marbella, Fuengirola is one of those classic Spanish seaside towns that has grown from a small fishing village into a proper holiday hub.

Sitting on the Costa del Sol, just a short train ride from Málaga, Benalmádena offers something of a split personality. It isn't just one place, but three distinct areas rolled into one.

Fuengirola has a reputation on the Costa del Sol, particularly among British expats. While it's true that you'll find a large international community here, that's only part of the picture of what living in Fuengirola is actually like.

Tucked away in the mountains and along the coasts, you’ll find some of Spain's real treasures – its little villages, which often get overlooked.

The province of Almería, kissed by the waters of the Mediterranean, conceals true gems along its coastline. This region captivates not only with its natural beauty but also with the charm of its whitewashed streets, the warmth of its people and its exquisite seafood cuisine.

Food is practically a way of life in Spain, with a culinary heritage that goes back centuries. The country's gastronomy is incredibly varied, and you'll find that so much of the local culture is best understood through what's cooking in the kitchen.

This city in north-east Spain often flies under the radar, which is a big part of what makes retirement in Zaragoza so appealing. It's tucked away in Aragon, halfway between Madrid and Barcelona, but it offers a completely different pace of life to both.

For anyone considering living in Moclín, it’s a small mountain village in Granada, Andalusia, that has recently popped up on the radar for many English speakers.

The Alcázar of Toledo is one of Spain’s most iconic landmarks.

In September, the city of Barcelona throws its biggest party of the year, La Mercè. It’s the local festa major, or main festival, and is essentially a massive, city-wide send-off to summer.

Spain is full of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. You don’t need to travel far or spend a fortune to enjoy stunning natural beauty like Sotavento Beach in Pájara on Fuerteventura’s Jandía Peninsula in the Canary Islands. Often called “the Spanish Maldives,” Sotavento stretches nearly nine kilometres along the coast, divided into several areas including La Barca, Risco del Paso, Malnombre, Los Canarios and El Mirador. It’s a perfect spot to experience paradise without leaving Europe.

September in Spain has a special feel to it. As the intense heat of summer begins to fade and the crowds start to thin, the country comes alive with some of its most interesting celebrations.

Antoni Gaudí's Sagrada Família feels like part of Barcelona's DNA. It's been slowly reaching for the sky for generations, a piece of living history that seems to change every time you look at it.

Whilst Spain's modern skyline is increasingly defined by the glass and steel towers of Madrid and Benidorm, the country's race for the clouds is a relatively recent story. For much of the 20th century, the iconic Telefónica Building on Madrid's Gran Vía held the crown.

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