Lifestyle in Spain

Sercotel Vime La Reserva Marbella has opened its doors – a four‑star hotel with 83 rooms and apartments set amid subtropical gardens near the beach. The property offers two outdoor swimming pools and a heated indoor pool, alongside a wellness area with gym, sauna and Turkish bath – combining resort‑style relaxation with a prime location close to Cabopino.

In the Caldes de Malavella countryside in Girona, within the natural setting of Camiral Golf & Wellness, stands a house that raises a question increasingly common in contemporary architecture – can a home directly improve the health of those who live in it? Designed by Fran Silvestre Arquit

Moving to Spain with children is an exciting step — but understanding how childcare works can feel overwhelming at first.From public nurseries and subsidised preschool to private and international centres, Spain offers a wide range of options.

The rise of remote work has transformed the map of the most attractive cities to live and work in. In recent years, thousands of professionals have chosen to settle in destinations based on their quality of life and amenities.

Spain has a rhythm and logic of its own, and life tends to work beautifully once you tune into it.

One of Spain's sunny cities has just been ranked among the most balanced and well-run urban environments in the world.

Getting your head around what to say in Spain isn’t just about grammar. It’s about tone, timing and knowing which topics are better left alone.

Spain boasts some of the most diverse and captivating valleys in Europe, shaped by rivers, mountains and centuries of history. Many offer spectacular landscapes, charming villages and rich historical heritage.

After years in Los Angeles, New York and London, Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem have chosen to base their family life back in Spain. Married since 2010, they shifted their centre of gravity away from Hollywood in favour of privacy and a calmer routine.

A little research is all it takes to realise the immense wealth offered by the various towns and villages that make up Spain.

Luis Barragán (1902-1988) is one of the most important figures in 20th-century architecture, being known as the creator of "emotional architecture".

If you live in Spain already or you’re planning a longer-term move, the latest Eurostat projections sketch out the sort of country you’ll be growing older in.

Navarre is a land shaped by deep history and shifting borders – its fortresses once stood as symbols of defence and power, acting as strategic centres of control within the ancient Kingdom of Navarre.

Who would have told Tolkien that his works would boost some towns in rural Spain? One of them is Moradillo de Roa, which in recent years has gained attention after several media outlets compared its ethnographic complex to a hobbit village. Although the link to The Lord of the Rings has helped raise its profile, Moradillo de Roa does not depend on such comparisons to stand out. The town in the Ribera del Duero region of Burgos was close to disappearing, but in 2015, everything changed thanks to El Cotarro wine and its unique ethnographic complex of 157 cellars and 7 wine presses.

Spanish bureaucracy can feel complex due to multiple administrative layers, paperwork requirements and slower processes.

The May bank holiday marks one of the first great getaways of the year – with warmer weather setting the tone. In 2026, 1 May falls on a Friday, giving you three full days to switch off.

Tighter EU rules on travelling with pets are starting to reshape how cats and dogs move across borders in Europe.

If you are planning to live or work in Spain, one of the first administrative steps you will encounter is getting a Social Security number, known as the Número de la Seguridad Social (NUSS).

Spain offers one of Europe’s most varied landscapes – within a short distance, you can pass from rugged mountains to dense forests, from limestone canyons to river gorges shaped over millennia. This diversity makes the country a paradise for walkers and nature lovers.

If you’re eyeing up Girona Flower Festival 2026, locally called Girona Temps de Flors 2026, this is one of those events that actually lives up to the photos.

Amancio Ortega may be best known as the founder of Zara, but in 2026 he oversees the most valuable private real estate portfolio in the world.

The Social Security Administration has confirmed that the standard retirement age in Spain will be 67 from 2027, thus completing the phased increase planned in the pension reform. However, the system will keep one important exception: workers who have made at least 38 years and six months of contributions will still be able to retire at 65 without penalisation.

Tabarca Island is the only inhabited island in the Valencian Community and sits around 8 kilometres off the coast in Alicante province. It’s small enough to walk across in under an hour, yet packed with history, clear water and low-key Mediterranean charm.

There’s a Spanish city that has just ranked 13th worldwide in the Quality of Life Index 2026, placing it firmly among the top-performing cities on the planet.

Spain enters 2026 with one of the highest unemployment rates in Europe, even as its economy shows some resilience within a slowing region.