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Crossing a Tibetan bridge is undoubtedly a test of balance and concentration, often dozens of metres above the ground.

Spain continues to apply Schengen rules for short‑stay visitors from outside the EU and the Schengen area.

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.

Retirement is a golden age – a time to rest and enjoy life, spend time with family, start long-postponed projects and live in a comfortable, practical home.Follow idealista/news on the WhatsApp channel (in Spanish)In this article, we have gathered a selection of property opportunities – flats with l

Luxury real estate in Spain continues its upward trend, both in terms of price and demand, resulting in a strong and consolidated market. However, there are locations where supply is insufficient. During the presentation of the real estate market report prepared by Engel & Völkers, the company's president for Iberia and South America, Juan-Galo Macià, stated that they currently have more than 80,000 clients interested in purchasing luxury homes in Spain, while they only have 8,000 properties in their portfolio.

Spain has emerged as one of Europe’s clean‑city leaders when it comes to the number of places that meet the WHO’s guidelines for clean air.

Problems with the train system are pushing people to alternative transport and affecting the housing market. Experts warn that poor mobility infrastructure worsens the housing shortage, especially in cities and metropolitan areas, limiting buying options for the middle class and deepening the supply and demand imbalance in well-connected areas.

In Auvinyà, Andorra, a detached house at 1,400 metres is setting new standards for energy efficiency in high-mountain homes. Certified as Passivhaus Low Energy, it blends traditional Alpine design with advanced ventilation and air-conditioning systems for maximum comfort and minimal energy use.

Spain is famed for its diverse borders. With over 1,900 km of land and nearly 8,000 km of coastline, it borders France, Portugal, Andorra, Morocco and the UK. Its boundaries stretch from the high Pyrenees to river islands and African enclaves, creating a unique map. One example is Llívia, in Girona, a Spanish town surrounded by France.

The United Nations has released a report ranking the countries with the highest life expectancy. At the top is Monaco, with an average of 86.5 years, followed closely by San Marino (85.8) and Hong Kong (85.6).

The MIM hotel chain, owned by Argentine footballer Leo Messi, has just opened a new five-star hotel in Sotogrande, Cádiz. The recently inaugurated MIM Sotogrande, situated in the heart of the exclusive marina and managed by the Majestic Hotel Group, boasts 45 suites, including the most prestigious, which is named after the Argentine star.

Rental properties in the Balearic Islands (29.1%), Alicante (27.4%), Málaga (25.7%) and Santa Cruz de Tenerife (21.9%) are seeing strong international demand, each accounting for more than 20% of total rental interest in Q1, according to a study by idealista.

Tucked away high in the Pyrenees, Andorra is one of those places that tends to fly under the radar, but it's got more than a few tricks up its sleeve for anyone thinking about living here.

Tucked away in a picturesque corner of the Pyrenees lies a small town that defies geographical logic and sparks curiosity due to its unique location. Os de Civís, situated in the province of Lleida, is a pene-exclave – a place on the Iberian Peninsula that can only be accessed from Spain by passing through another country. Remarkably, the only way to reach this Catalan village is via Andorra.

“A serious distortion of the current legal framework that would negatively impact a market segment essential for mobility, employment, academic activity and social life in Catalonia” – this is how several organisations have responded to the decree regulating seasonal and room rentals, recently appro

The European Commission has confirmed in a letter to the government of Andorra that it may include provisions in the association agreement to limit the acquisition of real estate by non-residents, similar to the system in Malta, specifically targeting second homes.

Spain is strengthening its position as one of the leading destinations for real estate investment in the European Union, with Catalonia emerging as a key hotspot. In particular, foreign investors are increasingly drawn to the region’s high-end and luxury property market.

Spain's luxury residential market continues to set trends, positioning itself as one of Europe's most attractive investment destinations, according to Lucas Fox's  2024 Spanish Real Estate Market Report.

Andorra is one of Europe's top ski destinations.

Andorra has reported a 19.1% drop in real estate transactions during Q2 2024 compared to the same period last year, when 451 exchanges took place, 86 fewer than this year, according to the country's statistics department. The same statement also shows fewer transactions from 1,132 properties in Q2