https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-spain Latest news about "Lifestyle" published in idealista/news en Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/07/17/821716-what-to-see-in-la-palma-unique-landscapes-on-la-isla-bonita la isla bonita, stands out in the Canary Islands for its raw landscapes and slower pace of life. Expect volcanic craters, ancient laurel forests, black-sand beaches and small towns with traditional wooden balconies.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/07/17/821716-what-to-see-in-la-palma-unique-landscapes-on-la-isla-bonita Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/07/17/906727-spain-dominates-europe-s-best-island-rankings-for-2026 European island ranking has put Spain firmly in the spotlight for 2026. The study, published by Saga, analysed 80 island destinations across Europe, assessing them on weather, green space, and food and drink availability.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/07/17/906727-spain-dominates-europe-s-best-island-rankings-for-2026 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/07/17/906606-how-to-avoid-being-turned-away-when-visiting-spain Spain’s passport rules for non‑EU visitors are reported to be enforced more strictly at airports and ports, with airlines carrying out detailed checks before boarding.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/07/17/906606-how-to-avoid-being-turned-away-when-visiting-spain Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/07/17/902442-12-spanish-islands-you-can-visit-without-flying islands you can visit off mainland Spain.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/07/17/902442-12-spanish-islands-you-can-visit-without-flying Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/07/16/906613-spain-s-crowd-free-hiking-region-in-southern-andalucia The Telegraph, the country’s least visited hiking region sits in southern Spain, tucked between historic hill towns and the Costa del Sol. ]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/07/16/906613-spain-s-crowd-free-hiking-region-in-southern-andalucia Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:13:59 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-spain/2026/07/16/6652-6-best-white-villages-south-spain pueblos blancos that tend to linger in people’s minds. ]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-spain/2026/07/16/6652-6-best-white-villages-south-spain Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/07/16/906585-gibraltar-spain-border-fence-removed-after-118-years land border fence between Gibraltar and Spain has been removed after 118 years. This brings an end to routine frontier checks and creates a new Schengen-style travel system for the Rock and its Spanish neighbours.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/07/16/906585-gibraltar-spain-border-fence-removed-after-118-years Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:06:52 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/07/16/901070-second-home-on-the-beach-10-places-to-enjoy-a-house-in-the-summer https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/07/16/901070-second-home-on-the-beach-10-places-to-enjoy-a-house-in-the-summer Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/07/16/903310-this-wild-beach-is-a-haven-for-swimmers-divers-and-flamingos Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, this wild beach in Almería is a paradise for swimming, diving and flamingo spotting. A unique setting where turquoise waters, a distinctive white church and one of south-eastern Spain’s most important wetlands combine to create an unforgettable coastal experience.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/07/16/903310-this-wild-beach-is-a-haven-for-swimmers-divers-and-flamingos Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/07/15/903311-hidden-natural-pool-in-catalonia-with-waterfalls-and-crystal-clear-water Prades Mountains, the terrain leads visitors down through rocky outcrops and dense vegetation. Then, the landscape suddenly opens up to reveal Niu de l’Àliga – a natural pool where water cascades over a low waterfall before collecting among the rocks.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/07/15/903311-hidden-natural-pool-in-catalonia-with-waterfalls-and-crystal-clear-water Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/07/15/904590-the-best-blue-flag-beaches-in-girona-in-2026 beaches in Girona that will hold Blue Flag status in 2026.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/07/15/904590-the-best-blue-flag-beaches-in-girona-in-2026 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/07/14/904391-dog-friendly-beaches-in-lanzarote dog-friendly beaches on Lanzarote.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/07/14/904391-dog-friendly-beaches-in-lanzarote Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/07/13/900267-five-perfect-coastal-destinations-to-buy-a-luxury-home-in-spain https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/07/13/900267-five-perfect-coastal-destinations-to-buy-a-luxury-home-in-spain Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/07/13/903762-why-is-toledo-called-toledo-the-origin-of-its-name origins of Toledo’s name.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/07/13/903762-why-is-toledo-called-toledo-the-origin-of-its-name Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/07/10/905119-europe-s-best-stress-free-city-break-for-2026-is-in-spain one Spanish city as the best destination in its 2026 ranking of The 15 best European cities for a stress-free minibreak. Tucked away in northeast Catalonia, just over two hours’ flight from the UK, this historic spot edged out far bigger names for one simple reason: ease. ]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/07/10/905119-europe-s-best-stress-free-city-break-for-2026-is-in-spain Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200