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        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>Spain’s pensions replace more of workers’ pay than any other country </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ How much of your salary does Spain’s pension replace?]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>Where do retirees live in Catalonia? Two experts explain</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Catalonia is one of Spain's most attractive regions for retirement, but retiree preferences vary considerably. According to Mercedes Blanco, CEO of Vecinos Felices, two distinct patterns emerge: older residents who remain in inland and Pyrenean areas such as Berguedà, Ripollès and Terra Alta, and those who actively choose where to retire, often favouring coastal districts such as Garraf, Baix Empordà, Alt Empordà and Tarragonès. Experts agree that the key factor is not climate alone, but overall quality of life, including healthcare, transport links and cultural amenities.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>Where was &quot;Lawrence of Arabia&quot; filmed in Spain?</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Released in 1962, <em>Lawrence of Arabia</em> is widely regarded as one of the most influential films in cinema history. Directed by David Lean and starring Peter O'Toole, it brought the story of T. E. Lawrence and the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during the First World War to the big screen. But did you know that many of the locations <strong>used to film </strong><em><strong>Lawrence of Arabia</strong></em> are in Spain?]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>Portugal to Spain for under €10: new Lisbon–Badajoz bus route starts this September</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Crossing between Portugal and Spain is set to become cheaper and more straightforward as Rede Exp<strong>ressos adds Badajoz to its national network </strong>from 11 September 2026.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>New photo series reveals Jørn Utzon&#039;s hidden legacy in Mallorca</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ <span>For</span> <span>some</span> <span>time,</span> <span>contemporary</span> <span>architecture</span> <span>has</span> <span>sought</span> <span>to</span> <span>reconnect</span> <span>with</span> <span>the</span> <span><strong>roots</strong></span> <span>on</span> <span>which</span> <span>new</span> <span>buildings</span> <span>are</span> <span>founded,</span> <span>looking</span> <span>for</span> <span>shared</span> <span>historical</span> <span>references</span> <span>that</span> <span>can</span> <span>be</span> <span>reinterpreted</span> <span>to</span> <span>create</span> <span>a</span> <span>dialogue</span> <span>between</span> <span>past</span> <span>and</span> <span>present.</span> <span>It</span> <span>often</span> <span>turns</span> <span>to</span> <span><strong>local</strong></span><strong> </strong><span><strong>materials</strong></span><strong> </strong><span><strong>and</strong></span><strong> </strong><span><strong>traditional</strong></span><strong> </strong><span><strong>construction</strong></span><strong> </strong><span><strong>techniques</strong>,</span> <span>embracing</span> <span>time-honoured</span> <span>methods</span> <span>and</span> <span>materials</span> <span>such</span> <span>as</span> <span>stone,</span> <span>wood</span> <span>and</span> <span>ceramics.</span>]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>7 ways to find stunning viewpoints in Spain without the crowds</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ <strong>Can you enjoy spectacular views without a strenuous hike?</strong> Absolutely, provided you choose the right viewpoint and the right time to visit. Spain is home to hundreds of <strong>natural viewpoints</strong> and scenic walkways that have become popular weekend destinations, alongside quieter spots that often go unnoticed. With a little planning, you can avoid queues, unexpected closures and strong winds that might spoil the experience, while capturing the perfect photo. Here are seven simple tips to help you find and <strong>enjoy high-altitude viewpoints safely</strong>, make the most of the light and respect regulations that may not always be obvious but are still enforced. Everything is designed to help you make informed decisions quickly and get the most out of your trip.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>Which are the best Blue Flag beaches in Huelva in 2026?</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ <span>The</span> <span>Huelva</span> <span>coastline</span> <span>stretches</span> <span>for</span> <span>more</span> <span>than</span> <span>120</span> <span>kilometres</span> <span>along</span> <span>the</span> <span>Atlantic</span> <span>Ocean,</span> <span>forming</span> <span>a</span> <span>landscape</span> <span>shaped</span> <span>by</span> <span>river</span> <span>estuaries,</span> <span>marshlands,</span> <span>pine</span> <span>forests</span> <span>and</span> <span>vast</span> <span>expanses</span> <span>of</span> <span>sand.</span> <span>Extending</span> <span>from</span> <span>Ayamonte</span> <span>to</span> <span>Doñana,</span> <span>this</span> <span>stretch</span> <span>of</span> <span>coast</span> <span>has</span> <span>a</span> <span>character</span> <span>all</span> <span>its</span> <span>own.</span> <span>In</span> <span>2026,</span> <span>12</span> <span>beaches</span> <span>in</span> <span>the</span> <span>province</span> <span>were</span> <span>awarded</span> <span>Blue</span> <span>Flag</span> <span>status, recognising their </span>water <span>quality.</span> <span>Discover</span> <span>the</span> <span><strong>best</strong></span><strong> </strong><span><strong>Blue</strong></span><strong> </strong><span><strong>Flag</strong></span><strong> </strong><span><strong>beaches</strong></span><strong> </strong><span><strong>in</strong></span><strong> </strong><span><strong>Huelva</strong>.</span>]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>What is the best house orientation? Getting the light right</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ <strong>The orientation of a house</strong> matters more than it may seem. It can help reduce electricity bills by affecting not only the amount of natural light a home receives, but also indoor comfort, energy use and, ultimately, quality of life.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>Countries with the best quality of life: Spain ranks 19th worldwide</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Spain has placed 19th in Visual Capitalist’s 2026 ranking of the<strong> best countries for quality of life</strong>, ahead of Portugal, Italy and the United States. In Numbeo’s separate 2026 Quality of Life Index, Spain comes 16th, helped by comparatively strong scores for <a href="https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/06/01/899557-spain-s-healthcare-ranked-10th-in-the-world" target="_blank">healthcare</a>, climate, safety and purchasing power.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:36:15 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>Where UV radiation in Spain stays high throughout the year</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ <strong>Spain’s most intense ultraviolet radiation</strong> is found in a region better known for year-round sunshine than for topping a national UV ranking. According to Spain’s State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, the area records the country’s highest UV levels not only in summer but across all 12 months.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>Charming, little-known coastal towns in Spain</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ We take a journey along the Spanish coastline to discover a selection of <strong>coastal towns</strong> with plenty of character that may still be flying under the radar.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>Flex living: &quot;Not a passing trend, but a market shift&quot;</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ <span>Flex</span> <span>living</span> <span>is</span> <span>becoming</span> <span>increasingly</span> <span>established</span> <span>in</span> <span>Barcelona</span> <span>and</span> <span>its</span> <span>surrounding</span> <span>area</span> <span>as</span> <span>one</span> <span>of</span> <span>the</span> <span>most</span> <span>dynamic</span> <span>segments</span> <span>of</span> <span>the</span> <span>living</span> <span>sector.</span> <span>According</span> <span>to</span> <span>real</span> <span>estate</span> <span>consultancy</span> <span>Laborde</span> <span>Marcet,</span> <span>this</span> <span>type</span> <span>of</span> <span>housing</span> <span>is</span> <span>supported</span> <span>by</span> <span><strong>structural</strong></span><strong> </strong><span><strong>shifts</strong></span><strong> </strong><span><strong>in</strong></span><strong> </strong><span><strong>demand</strong>,</span> <span>driven</span> <span>by</span> <span>increasingly</span> <span>mobile</span> <span>and</span> <span>international</span> <span>profiles,</span> <span>as</span> <span>well</span> <span>as</span> <span>an</span> <span><strong>evolving</strong></span><strong> </strong><span><strong>regulatory</strong></span><strong> </strong><span><strong>environment</strong></span> <span>in</span> <span>the</span> <span>traditional</span> <span>residential</span> <span>market.</span>]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>The village an hour from Madrid with waterfalls and thermal waters</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ There is no need to head to the coast to cool off in summer. An hour from Madrid, in Guadalajara, lies a picture-postcard village closely tied to water, with spectacular waterfalls right in the middle of town. This is Trillo, in the Alcarria region.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>Spain&#039;s school holidays 2026–27: term dates and regional breaks</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As the<strong> 2026–2027 school year </strong>approaches, some regions in Spain have already started confirming their term dates.&nbsp;]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>Marbella welcomes the first pet spa in a residential complex</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Communal areas in residential developments have evolved significantly in recent years, expanding beyond traditional facilities to include swimming pools, gyms, coworking spaces and social areas. Now, that trend is extending to another important member of many households: pets. The Grove, a new development by Praxfer Homes in San Pedro Alcántara (Marbella), will feature a dedicated pet spa within the complex for grooming and pet care. According to its listing on idealista, homes are available from €595,000.]]></description>
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