Spanish cities

If you’re weighing up the best place in Spain for New Year’s Eve, picture late dinners, twelve grapes on the Campanadas at midnight, a cava toast and, later, chocolate con churros.

The Bernabéu Market, situated within the renovated Real Madrid stadium, opened its doors in November. Spread across a 3,000-square-metre space beneath Gate 45, it will host around 25 outlets, including restaurants, cocktail bars and speciality gourmet shops, establishing itself as a new culinary and cultural hub in the heart of the capital.

Barcelona is a city that captivates many with its architecture, culture and cuisine. Yet beyond its famous attractions, the city’s very name carries a fascinating history that few know. Why is it called Barcelona?

If you’re hunting for the best Christmas market in Spain 2025, think twinkly plazas, proper regional treats like turrón, and stalls stacked with handmade gifts.

The name Madrid, familiar worldwide, has a fascinating origin often unknown even to locals. Over the centuries, the Spanish capital has seen many cultures and transformations, and its current name reflects this rich history.

Valencia isn’t just a summer destination – in autumn, the city comes alive with a vibrant mix of cultural, gastronomic, and leisure activities.

Spain does winter differently. If you’re sizing up the best Spanish cities to visit in winter, think softer light, calmer plazas and, on the right coast, a midday coffee outdoors in December without turning blue.

Málaga, renowned for its vibrant atmosphere, exceptional climate and rich cultural scene, offers a range of university areas to suit every lifestyle.

More and more people now see retirement as a second chance – an opportunity to enjoy life, travel, focus on their wellbeing, and, above all, find somewhere to live a quiet life.It’s little wonder, then, that a Spanish destination has been named the "best city in the world to retire" – a place that o

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

In the heart of Barcelona’s Eixample, at 195 Carrer València, Kim Market opened this summer. More than a traditional supermarket, it is considered the city’s first "konbini". Branded as a “Korean Market & Tasting Experience,” the store offers an immersive visit: its interior mimics a Seoul bus stop, while each aisle showcases iconic Korean products, many popularised by K-dramas or viral on TikTok.

Benidorm is far more than just beaches and skyscrapers. On the Costa Blanca, it’s a place where social life quite literally rises to new heights.

Living in Málaga means beach mornings, tapas at lunch, galleries after work and a sea breeze most evenings. The centre stacks history, culture and nightlife into walkable streets, while the east strings together sandy bays and old fishing enclaves with a slower pace.

San Sebastián, renowned for its natural beauty and vibrant social scene, boasts unique terraces with views of the Cantabrian Sea, La Concha Bay, and its charming streets.

Forty-nine of Spain’s 50 provinces have at least one home listed on idealista for over €1 million, though the distribution is highly uneven. Málaga, the Balearic Islands, Madrid, Alicante, Barcelona and Girona alone account for 84% of all such properties. In many provinces, with fewer than 22 listings, their share is so small that it rounds down to 0.0%.

Fuengirola has a reputation on the Costa del Sol, particularly among British expats. While it's true that you'll find a large international community here, that's only part of the picture of what living in Fuengirola is actually like.

The Alcázar of Toledo is one of Spain’s most iconic landmarks.

Antoni Gaudí's Sagrada Família feels like part of Barcelona's DNA. It's been slowly reaching for the sky for generations, a piece of living history that seems to change every time you look at it.

Whilst Spain's modern skyline is increasingly defined by the glass and steel towers of Madrid and Benidorm, the country's race for the clouds is a relatively recent story. For much of the 20th century, the iconic Telefónica Building on Madrid's Gran Vía held the crown.

While Ibiza is famed for its clubs and Mallorca for its resorts, Menorca is a world apart. Known locally as 'the calm island', this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve offers a different pace of life, and this peaceful identity is central to the experience of living in Menorca.

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has described Madrid as the safest city in the world.

The sale of a penthouse for €765,000 in Valencia’s Mestalla neighbourhood, completed after a single viewing and in under 24 hours, underscores the strength of the city’s property market. Managed by the young agency Lion Capital Group, the transaction reflects growing demand for high-end homes and the importance of efficient, tailored service in closing premium deals.

If you're planning a summer escape to Spain, Valencia in August should be high on your list.

Property prices for resale homes in Spain have reached €2,391/m², the highest level recorded in idealista’s historical series.

Valencia’s urban landscape would be unrecognisable without the Turia Gardens – one of Spain’s largest and most iconic urban parks.This expansive green space, which winds its way through much of the city, is not only a hub for leisure and culture but also a living testament to Valencia’s rich history