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.
Valencia becomes a spectacular festive stage every December: sparkling Christmas lights, traditional markets, family-friendly plans and atmospheric streets perfect for strolling.
Ojén is a whitewashed village tucked into the foothills of the Sierra de las Nieves, a short drive from Marbella. Life runs a little cooler and quieter than the coast, but beaches, big supermarkets and the shopping centre are minutes away.
The Málaga municipality of Ojén, just north of Marbella, has double cause for celebration. The prestigious British publication The Times has recently ranked it among the 50 best places in the world to live in 2025, placing it at number 35. At the same time, Marbella’s courts have ruled in favour of the developer behind the luxury Palo Alto scheme, which had faced accusations of encroaching on public water domain land.
Benalmádena is a popular spot on the Costa del Sol, located in the province of Málaga. You won't run out of things to do in Benalmádena as the town is split into three very different areas, each with heaps going on.
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.
Home to some of the world's top universities, like the University of Barcelona (UB) and Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona attracts over 25,000 international students and researchers each year.
Villena is a quintessential Spanish historic town, surrounded by mountain ranges and valleys filled with vineyards. It's famous for the Treasure of Villena, a rare collection of gold artefacts believed to come from meteorites, and the iconic Atalaya Castle.
Situated in the province of Huelva, Ayamonte is a quintessential Spanish town surrounded by wetlands and just 7 kilometres from the beach. Its low-rise, whitewashed houses and cobbled streets are set against a picturesque marina and the expansive Guadiana estuary.
Marks & Spencer is making a return to Madrid. The iconic British department store will once again venture into the Madrid market with a physical location, sources close to the company told idealista/news.
The long-awaited 2024 Pride party will be held in Madrid on 6 July. Beyond the capital's LGBTIQ+-friendly neighbourhoods, such as Chueca or Lavapiés, we analyse the housing market in popular LGBT tourist destinations such as Sitges (Barcelona), Torremolinos (Malaga), Cadiz or Maspalomas (Gran Canaria).
In Spain's dynamic retail landscape, shopping centres do not only stand out for their size but also because they attract millions of visitors every year thanks to their varied retail, leisure and restaurant offerings. Here's a detailed analysis of the 10 largest shopping centres in Spain, ranked from largest to smallest in Gross Lettable Area (GLA).
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.
Spain is a country that takes great pride in its traditional Christmas food, with a wide range of sweet treats and delicious meals enjoyed throughout the festive period.