https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-spain Latest news about "Lifestyle" published in idealista/news en Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/02/916676-spain-submits-nature-restoration-plan-covering-cities-rivers-and-seas National Nature Restoration Plan to the European Commission, setting out proposed measures to restore damaged ecosystems across the country.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/02/916676-spain-submits-nature-restoration-plan-covering-cities-rivers-and-seas Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/02/916838-spain-supermarket-prices-2026-where-households-can-save-eu1-310-a-year https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/02/916838-spain-supermarket-prices-2026-where-households-can-save-eu1-310-a-year Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/02/913207-discover-the-cantabrian-village-known-for-cheese-and-caves Santillana del Mar dates back to the 8th century, when monks arrived carrying the relics of Saint Juliana and built a hermitage beside the village of Planes. The settlement grew around this religious centre and eventually adopted the saint's name.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/02/913207-discover-the-cantabrian-village-known-for-cheese-and-caves Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/01/916455-spain-s-best-cities-for-quality-of-life-are-not-madrid-or-barcelona https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/01/916455-spain-s-best-cities-for-quality-of-life-are-not-madrid-or-barcelona Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/01/914371-the-best-places-to-retire-in-2026-including-one-in-spain Live and Invest Overseas Retirement Index 2026 compared 12 international destinations to identify the best places in the world to retire, with a Spanish city and another location close to Spain both featuring among the top-ranked destinations.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/01/914371-the-best-places-to-retire-in-2026-including-one-in-spain Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/01/914328-8-towns-to-visit-in-barcelona-this-autumn villages near Barcelona that are particularly worth visiting in autumn.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/01/914328-8-towns-to-visit-in-barcelona-this-autumn Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/09/30/916371-what-is-an-urbanisation-in-spain-the-reality-behind-urbanizacion-for-buyers-and An urbanización in Spain is usually a planned residential development or housing community. It is not normally a town, village or separate municipality, even when its name appears as part of a property address.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/09/30/916371-what-is-an-urbanisation-in-spain-the-reality-behind-urbanizacion-for-buyers-and Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/09/16/914396-12-waterfalls-in-madrid-that-you-can-t-miss-visiting-this-autumn Waterfalls near Madrid offer a perfect escape from the city, with trails, pine forests and mountain streams that can be reached without planning a long trip. The Sierra de Guadarrama, the Lozoya Valley and nearby areas of Guadalajara and Segovia are home to waterfalls of varying sizes and difficulty levels, all set within spectacular natural landscapes. Autumn and the months following heavy rainfall are usually the best times to visit, making this the ideal season to discover some of the region's most beautiful cascades.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/09/16/914396-12-waterfalls-in-madrid-that-you-can-t-miss-visiting-this-autumn Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/09/13/912299-the-ideal-menorca-campsite-for-a-getaway-it-s-in-a-pine-forest-and-has-a-huge-swimming https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/09/13/912299-the-ideal-menorca-campsite-for-a-getaway-it-s-in-a-pine-forest-and-has-a-huge-swimming Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/09/29/915978-spain-begins-work-on-eu1bn-green-hydrogen-plant-in-huelva Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley in Palos de la Frontera, Huelva.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/09/29/915978-spain-begins-work-on-eu1bn-green-hydrogen-plant-in-huelva Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/09/25/743542-the-most-beautiful-medieval-villages-in-spain https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/09/25/743542-the-most-beautiful-medieval-villages-in-spain Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/09/24/862408-october-in-spain-2026-events-festivals-and-autumn-traditions October in Spain has a proper autumn feel, with warm-ish days in some regions, cooler evenings inland and a packed diary of local traditions. ]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/09/24/862408-october-in-spain-2026-events-festivals-and-autumn-traditions Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/09/09/912798-the-seven-natural-wonders-of-spain-that-you-must-visit-before-the-end-of-september September brings milder temperatures, fewer crowds and often lower prices, making it an ideal time for a final getaway before autumn fully arrives. Across Spain, natural landscapes take on a different character, with softer light, quieter trails and more relaxed surroundings. Whether you're looking for a last swim, a scenic hike or a short escape, there are plenty of places that feel even more rewarding after the peak summer season.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/09/09/912798-the-seven-natural-wonders-of-spain-that-you-must-visit-before-the-end-of-september Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/09/23/862056-fiestas-del-pilar-2026-spain-s-biggest-autumn-festival Each October, Zaragoza slips into full fiesta mode for the Fiestas del Pilar. Religious ceremonies sit alongside jota performances, giant puppets, fairground rides, food stalls, neighbourhood events and major concerts, with the historic centre and the banks of the Ebro taking on a properly lively feel.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/09/23/862056-fiestas-del-pilar-2026-spain-s-biggest-autumn-festival Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/09/23/915239-living-in-the-balearic-islands-costs-housing-and-island-life Life in the Balearic Islands can be wonderfully outdoorsy and sociable, but it needs a bit more planning than the holiday version suggests. Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera all come with clear upsides: sea on the doorstep, decent links to mainland Spain and a pace that suits people who prefer an evening paseo to a packed commuter train.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/09/23/915239-living-in-the-balearic-islands-costs-housing-and-island-life Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:30:00 +0200