Andalusia, Spain

The rental market in Andalusia is undergoing one of its most significant transformations in recent years. The new Andalusian Housing Law (Law 5/2025), which comes into force on 24 January, introduces major changes that will directly affect landlords, tenants and estate agents.

Andalusia’s new Housing Law has now come into force, through which the government of Juanma Moreno aims to ease the housing crisis and reduce the region’s housing shortfall, estimated by the Bank of Spain at 90,000 homes.Law 5/2025, approved by the Andalusian Parliament on 16 December and announced

The Caminito del Rey is one of Spain’s most epic hiking routes, a cliffside walkway threading through the Gaitanes Gorge with huge views over the Guadalhorce River.

Seville feels so sun‑soaked and open that it tricks a lot of people into assuming the sea must be just around the corner. Yet the city sits inland on the Guadalquivir River, surrounded by fields and olive groves.

Seville has that dangerous combination of being both wildly beautiful and very easy to wander on foot. Most of the best things to do in Seville sit within a small radius around the cathedral and the river.

Murcia is a sunny university city in south‑east Spain, ringed by fertile market gardens and within easy reach of the Costa Cálida. Tapas bars spill out around Plaza de las Flores, and serious produce flows through Mercado de Verónicas.

Seville has landed on Condé Nast Traveler’s Europe 2026 list for good reason. The city has kept its stately looks and sun-baked rhythm while quietly shifting gears.

Spain’s next food spotlight is set: Jerez de la Frontera will carry the Capital of Gastronomy title through 2026, with the handover from Alicante scheduled in January.What the title means and key datesThe Capital of Gastronomy is an annual recognition awarded since 2012 to a Spanish city that stands

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.

Some beaches are famous for the colour of their sand or the clarity of their waters, others for their vegetation or waves, but very few are known for the creatures that share their shores.

Sierra Blanca Estates has reinforced its social commitment with plans to build more than 370 social housing units in Málaga and Marbella. The Marbella-based developer, best known for its luxury projects, is launching three new residential schemes designed to improve access to housing on the Costa del Sol, underlining its commitment to sustainable urban growth and corporate responsibility.

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.

British luxury hotel chain Iconic Luxury Hotels has unveiled its first Andalusian property: the Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club, a five-star gem on Marbella’s Real de Zaragoza beach.Blending traditional Andalusian architecture with sleek contemporary design, the resort champions wellness, gast

Southern Spain is famous for its sunshine, beaches, rich culture and historic towns – but nothing quite compares to its pueblos blancos, or white villages.

The idea of a life surrounded by the sun-drenched landscapes of Andalucia has long captured the imagination of people looking for a change of pace. It is a well-trodden path for expats from all over the world, drawn by the promise of a relaxed lifestyle and rich culture.

Málaga is often seen simply as the gateway to the Costa del Sol, but the city has a character all its own. It's a place with some serious historical weight, where you can trace the steps of Roman and Moorish civilisations through the old town's streets.

Andalucia's coastline is a remarkable meeting of two seas, encompassing the wild, windswept shores of the Atlantic's Costa de la Luz and the sunny coves of the Mediterranean.

Corpus Christi is a big deal in Granada, a proper knees-up that blends religious tradition with a lively, colourful street party.

Perched at the wide-open mouth of the Guadalquivir River, Sanlúcar de Barrameda is a town of about 70,000. It's spread along some of the flattest, softest sands on the Costa de la Luz.

Andalusia, situated in the south of the Iberian Peninsula, is one of Spain’s largest and most iconic autonomous communities. Renowned for its rich history and exceptional cultural heritage, the region is famous not only for its art and architecture but also for its sizeable population.

Steeped in centuries of tradition and bursting with Andalusian flair, La Feria de Abril—also known as the Seville Fair—is one of Spain’s most vibrant cultural events.

The Andalusian Government has approved a set of tax incentives aimed at combating depopulation in villages.

In the heart of Seville, the central Plaza de la Encarnación is home to one of Spain's most distinctive modern structures: the Setas de Sevilla - which translates as "Seville's mushrooms".

Gibralfaro Castle, perched atop a hill overlooking Málaga, is one of Andalusia's most iconic landmarks. Originally built to safeguard the nearby Alcazaba and monitor the bay, this historic fortress now serves as a prime vantage point, offering breathtaking city views.

Andalusia is set to introduce a new Housing Law in 2025, as announced by Juanma Moreno, president of the Junta, during his speech at the 4th National Housing Congress of the APCE in Malaga.