Spanish villages

The Spanish village said to be cursed by the Church

High in the foothills of Aragón’s Moncayo range sits a tiny settlement with a half-ruined castle, a history of bitter arguments with the Church and a curse said to be powerful enough that only a pope could undo it.For centuries, stories of witches, night-time rituals and dark magic have clung to Spa

Spain’s ‘village of witches’ with a real Inquisition history

In the wooded foothills of northern Spain, near the French border, a small rural village, often called Spain’s village of witches, carries a rather unsettling reputation.Its story involves a vast cave carved by water, gatherings said to have taken place by firelight, and a witch-hunt that ended in o

Spain’s first Startup Village is putting empty homes back on the map

In south-eastern Galicia, one small municipality is trying to make rural life feel possible again.

'Western Leone' returns to the market, the film village in the Almería desert

"Western Leone", the film village in the Almería desert, is back on the market

Almería's "Western Leone" film village is up for sale again

A truly unique property has returned to the market in Almería. Located in the Tabernas Desert, Western Leone is a recreation of an Old West town that has served as a backdrop for films, television productions and advertising campaigns for decades. Built on land associated with legendary director Sergio Leone, the site is once again listed on idealista for €1.6 million, after a previous attempt to sell it following the pandemic at an asking price of around €2.5 million.

The most beautiful medieval villages in Spain

It's always a good time to plan a getaway, leave your usual surroundings behind and take a break from the daily routine.

4 white villages in Cádiz for a September getaway

The Sierra de Cádiz mountains offer a different kind of getaway in September, with a short yet highly photogenic route through four white villages: Zahara de la Sierra, Grazalema, Setenil de las Bodegas and Olvera.

Charming, little-known coastal towns in Spain

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

Three abandoned villages left to ruin in Alicante

Alicante is best known for its beaches, pleasant climate and Mediterranean holiday destinations, but the province's inland areas reveal a very different side of its heritage.

Mediterranean-style villa for sale in Mojácar (Almería)

Mediterranean-style villa with direct beach access for sale in Mojácar

Some homes are sold, while others are experienced. This villa on Mojácar’s Paseo del Mediterráneo firmly belongs in the latter category, thanks to its direct access to the beach. Listed on idealista for €1.75 million, the Mediterranean-style property combines a prime seafront location with bright, east-facing interiors that capture natural light throughout the day and offer sea views from inside the home.

Most beautiful white villages in Andalusia and southern Spain

Southern Spain has plenty going for it: long summers, layered history and some of the most characterful towns in the country.

Arbancón: bargain housing and rural repopulation an hour from Madrid

Arbancón, in the province of Guadalajara, is a small Spanish village that is actively looking for new residents.

Beautiful historic villages in Spain with homes from €25,000

Besalú, La Alberca, Aínsa and Albarracín share more than just beauty – all are listed historic-artistic sites with some of Spain’s most striking old quarters. Selected properties in these locations start at €25,000 – offering a rare chance to buy in places rich in heritage and rural charm. Ideal for a lifestyle change or investment in a unique setting.

Catalonia’s northernmost village has fewer than 100 residents

Catalonia is a land of varied landscapes – stretching from the Mediterranean to the Pyrenees across more than 32,000 km².

Montsonís: the medieval village with an inhabited castle

This small Catalan town, with barely 70 inhabitants, preserves stone streets, a fortress over a thousand years old and legends that remain alive underground.Follow idealista/news on the WhatsApp channel (in Spanish)Some places still retain the essence of the past.

Bagà, the medieval village in the Pyrenees, 1 hour from Barcelona

Disconnecting and stepping back in time is closer than you might think.

Spain’s southernmost town is past Tarifa and further south than Cairo

Spain is one of the most geographically diverse countries in Europe. More than 2,000 kilometres separate the Atlantic landscapes of the north from the volcanic terrain of the Canary Islands. When thinking of the southernmost town in Spain, many point to Tarifa.

Spain’s historic villages where you can buy a home from €25,000

Spain is packed with picturesque villages, but not all hold official Historic-Artistic Site status.

4 abandoned villages in Málaga left without residents

The province of Málaga is known for its coastline and vibrant white villages, but it also has a less visible side: that of abandoned villages that, for various reasons, were left without inhabitants.

Tabarca Island: the perfect Costa Blanca day trip

Tabarca Island is the only inhabited island in the Valencian Community and sits around 8 kilometres off the coast in Alicante province. It’s small enough to walk across in under an hour, yet packed with history, clear water and low-key Mediterranean charm.