Living in Spain

Spanish Authorities are working hard to transition the country into the digital era, which includes its administration.

Arrecife, the capital of Lanzarote, is a lively urban city with a strong maritime identity that shapes the island’s character. Facing the Atlantic and home to the Charco de San Ginés lagoon, it concentrates much of Lanzarote’s economic and administrative activity.

When it comes to who can buy property in Spain, there are no restrictions on interested foreigners.

Living in Spain can be deeply rewarding, but daily life comes with its own quirks and unwritten rules.

If you’re renting in Spain, especially in a flat rather than a standalone house, you’ll almost certainly hear the word comunidad. It refers to the 'Community of Owners' in Spain, formally called a Comunidad de Propietarios.

Moving to Spain often means bright light, tiled floors and street noise drifting in through balcony doors. For anyone with ADHD, those details aren’t minor.Research in neuroarchitecture shows that lighting, colour, acoustics and layout directly affect focus and anxiety levels.

When relocating to Spain, choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions for expat families.

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.

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.

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.

Thinking about living in Spain, buying a home here or retiring on the Costa del Sol?

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

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).

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.

For decades, the image of British expats in Spain revolved around retirees settling along the Costa del Sol or Costa Blanca. That picture is changing.

For many Irish citizens, relocating to Spain is incredibly appealing.

Moving to Spain with pets in 2026 is perfectly doable, but it’s one of those things that rewards organisation. The rules are clear, paperwork matters, and timing is everything. Get it right and your pet can settle into Spanish life without drama.

With a different pace of life, lower living costs and access to European culture and travel, moving to Spain from the US continues to be a popular option for those seeking change. However, moving to Spain involves more than simply choosing a location.

In sparsely populated inland Spain, the village of Arenillas is testing a very direct response to rural decline.

If you’re moving to Spain, one of the first everyday things you’ll notice is how different the supermarket scene feels. Food is taken seriously here.

If you’re moving to Spain with a dog, the process is straightforward — but you must follow EU pet import rules carefully.Dogs entering Spain must:Be microchipped (ISO compliant)Have a valid rabies vaccinationWait 21 days after vaccination before travelTravel with the correct documentation (EU Pet Pa

A recent court ruling in Galicia has confirmed that a homeowners’ association can enforce a ban on pets when that restriction has been properly approved and formally included in the community bylaws.

Spain isn’t just about historic cities and good food. What tends to stay with people is the rhythm of daily life — how people eat, socialise, celebrate and organise their time. Many of the Spanish customs foreigners love aren’t grand traditions, but small, everyday habits that slowly win them over.