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Madrid and Barcelona tend to dominate conversations about moving to Spain. They have bigger international communities, more direct flights and the sort of name recognition that makes a relocation shortlist feel straightforward.The 2026 Global Cities Index points in a different direction.

Valencia’s historic centre tends to get most of the attention, with its grand gates, tiled churches and wide squares.

We take a journey along the Spanish coastline to discover a selection of coastal towns with plenty of character that may still be flying under the radar.Leaving behind some of the country's busiest seaside destinations, we explore a collection of lesser-known villages often overshadowed by more famo

Camí des Salinar, in Andratx (Mallorca), is Spain's most exclusive street for homebuyers, with properties averaging €15 million, according to idealista. It is followed by Paseo de los Lagos in the prestigious La Finca development in Pozuelo de Alarcón (Madrid), where homes average €11 million, and Coto Zagaleta in Benahavís (Málaga), with average asking prices of €10.5 million. Mallorca, Madrid and the Costa del Sol dominate the ranking of Spain's most exclusive addresses. Discover the most expensive street in your region.

The latest Work from Anywhere barometer from International Workplace Group (IWG) identifies the cities offering the best conditions for combining remote work with holidays or short stays in 2026. Barcelona is the only Spanish city to feature on the podium, ranking third worldwide thanks to its international connectivity, transport infrastructure, accommodation options and availability of flexible workspaces. Bangkok tops the global ranking, followed by Tokyo.

Finding an affordable city to live in without sacrificing quality of life is a priority for many people.

Madrid has once again ranked among the 20 cities with the highest quality of life in the world, placing 18th in the latest ranking published by the Deutsche Bank Research Institute. The Spanish capital outperforms cities such as Paris, London and New York, having climbed 15 positions since 2019, although it slips two places compared with 2025. According to the report, the main challenge facing Madrid, as well as many other leading cities, is the rising cost of housing.

The Telegraph has one Spanish city as the best destination in its 2026 ranking of The 15 best European cities for a stress-free minibreak.

Time Out has published its World’s 20 Best Cities for Art and Culture in 2026, based on feedback from more than 24,000 locals across over 150 cities worldwide.Residents were asked to rate the quality and affordability of their city’s cultural scene, covering everything from museums and theatre to li

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

A Spanish city has just taken the top spot in the very first edition of the Forbes Travel Awards, finishing ahead of heavyweights like Hong Kong and Miami. Madrid named best city in the world by Forbes Travel Awards The Spanish capital was officially crowned Best City in the inaugural Forb

Many still assume Spain is broadly affordable, yet there are several surprisingly expensive cities in Spain where prices rival those in the capital.

Looking beyond Madrid and Barcelona opens up a very different side of the country.

Madrid has just been crowned European Best Destination 2026, and this one isn’t a vague marketing badge.

A Spanish city has secured a place in TripAdvisor’s 2026 Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best for destinations.

Essential expenses in Spain are taking an ever larger slice of household income, and the latest consumer spending data for 2026 show how sharply the picture changes from one province to another.

Ferrero Rocher’s annual Christmas lights competition returns to showcase the breadth of traditions, landscapes and local talent across Spain.

Barcelona being named European Capital of Christmas 2026 is a proper badge of honour.

Valencia lands 7th globally for quality of life on Numbeo in November 2025, which fits how it feels on the ground. The city is big enough for culture and jobs, but small enough to stay sane.

According to a new report by Spain’s National Statistics Institute, quality of life nudged higher in 2024, driven by gains in health, education and work.

Time Out’s 2025 snapshot of 18,500 residents puts happiness under the spotlight — and Spain has plenty to smile about. A Spanish city takes the crown, three others join it near the top, and Iberia’s neighbours and the UK make a solid showing.

Sun‑soaked Seville is Andalusia’s easygoing capital, all palm‑lined plazas, tiled courtyards and late‑night bar chat. And the city is now in the spotlight, taking a spot in Time Out's top 10 happiest countries in the world.

Every year, the prestigious international travel, tourism, and lifestyle magazine Travel + Leisure publishes its ranking of the 15 most beautiful cities in the world.

Cities across Europe are vying for a new generation of mobile professionals drawn by opportunity, eclectic culture, and global connectivity.

More remote professionals are embracing the 'workcation', a travel style that merges workdays with exploration by swapping a home office for a new city. Tokyo has been named the best city for a workcation, securing the top position in the global list.