https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-spain Latest news about "Lifestyle" published in idealista/news en Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/30/921414-spain-in-mourning-after-high-speed-train-collision-in-urda-toledo https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/30/921414-spain-in-mourning-after-high-speed-train-collision-in-urda-toledo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/30/918236-the-underwater-treasure-of-the-balearic-islands-that-keeps-its-beaches-alive a silent underwater forest that filters the water, stabilises the seabed and helps protect the coastline from storms. In the same depths that shelter millimetre-sized nudibranchs, giants such as bluefin tuna and sperm whales occasionally pass through. Over several days, photographer and diver Rafael Fernández Caballero explored Mallorca and Menorca to document this lesser-known side of the Mediterranean. His aim was to showcase its extraordinary biodiversity while highlighting the changes it is undergoing. Posidonia seagrass, marine reserves and the species that are arriving in, or returning to, these waters help explain what is at stake for the beaches enjoyed by millions each summer.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/30/918236-the-underwater-treasure-of-the-balearic-islands-that-keeps-its-beaches-alive Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/30/918240-the-city-of-alicante-with-a-332-meter-high-rock-and-flamingos-among-skyscrapers a Gibraltar-style rock and a flamingo sanctuary doing in a town of just 27,500 inhabitants? In Calpe (Alicante), a 332-metre-high natural landmark, an urban wetland surrounded by buildings and an old town with pirate-proof walls all come together. The result is a compact yet captivating destination full of unexpected contrasts. Autumn is the perfect time to explore its coastline and viewpoints without the crowds and to observe migratory birds. Along the way, you'll discover why this former fishing village became one of the Costa Blanca's leading tourist destinations.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/30/918240-the-city-of-alicante-with-a-332-meter-high-rock-and-flamingos-among-skyscrapers Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/29/917572-the-village-of-barcelona-with-a-waterfall-among-mountains-and-a-giant-one-kilo Barcelona province, and a croissant that weighs as much as a loaf of bread? It exists, and there's no need to leave Spain to discover it. Castellar de n'Hug combines cobbled streets, thick stone façades, forests that turn shades of red in autumn and a waterfall that emerges directly from a cliff, all within a close distance. Add to that a unique culinary tradition that turns breakfast into an attraction in its own right: here, the croissant is gigantic, and that's no exaggeration. With easy walks, scenic viewpoints and picnic areas beside the water, it's the perfect destination for a half-day escape in the mountains.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/29/917572-the-village-of-barcelona-with-a-waterfall-among-mountains-and-a-giant-one-kilo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/28/868547-halloween-2026-in-madrid-6-unmissable-things-to-do https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/28/868547-halloween-2026-in-madrid-6-unmissable-things-to-do Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/28/917566-the-pyrenees-are-getting-ahead-of-autumn-the-valley-where-the-forests-are-already Val d'Aran is already awash with yellows and ochres while other destinations are still enjoying the last traces of summer. In Arties, the forests offer a brief but captivating spectacle, with summer greens blending into the first reddish hues of the season. From the Parador de Arties, just seven kilometres from Baqueira Beret, you can access trails leading to lakes, waterfalls and viewpoints, as well as experiences linked to history, mythology, gastronomy and the night sky. It is the kind of getaway to be savoured step by step, before the snow transforms the valley landscape.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/28/917566-the-pyrenees-are-getting-ahead-of-autumn-the-valley-where-the-forests-are-already Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/28/918539-the-6-towns-in-girona-that-are-worth-visiting-this-autumn towns in Girona to visit in autumn.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/28/918539-the-6-towns-in-girona-that-are-worth-visiting-this-autumn Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-spain/2026/10/27/7083-10-most-famous-haunted-houses-spain https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-spain/2026/10/27/7083-10-most-famous-haunted-houses-spain Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:15:00 +0100 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/27/920619-how-much-sunshine-does-the-costa-blanca-get-compared-with-the-uk https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/27/920619-how-much-sunshine-does-the-costa-blanca-get-compared-with-the-uk Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:15:00 +0100 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/27/917382-10-waterfalls-in-alicante-that-you-can-discover-this-autumn Alicante's waterfalls offer a very different appearance from that seen in summer, with more water, greener surroundings and pleasant temperatures for walking. These are some of the most highly recommended water-based routes for an autumn getaway in the province.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/27/917382-10-waterfalls-in-alicante-that-you-can-discover-this-autumn Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/26/867277-halloween-in-spain-2026-key-dates-and-fun-events Halloween in Spain has two distinct sides. The evening of 31 October brings costumes, late-night parties and family activities, while Todos los Santos on 1 November is a quieter day when many families visit cemeteries and remember relatives. Plus, in several regions, older local customs take centre stage.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/26/867277-halloween-in-spain-2026-key-dates-and-fun-events Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/23/917061-the-best-places-to-eat-authentic-valencian-paella-in-valencia Valencia. Here, the rice-growing tradition is intertwined with the orchards and rice fields that shaped one of Spain's most iconic dishes. According to Visit València, the recipe originated in l'Albufera Natural Park, a unique landscape of lagoons and rice paddies that has influenced its ingredients and cooking methods for generations. The traditional recipe combines rice with chicken, rabbit and vegetables, a simple formula that has travelled the world. Yet it is in Valencia itself where that connection to the land is most evident, reflected in both its history and its diverse settings.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/23/917061-the-best-places-to-eat-authentic-valencian-paella-in-valencia Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/23/748467-route-through-the-best-world-heritage-cities https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/23/748467-route-through-the-best-world-heritage-cities Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/22/916254-the-northernmost-town-in-malaga-far-from-the-costa-del-sol the northernmost town in Málaga province.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/22/916254-the-northernmost-town-in-malaga-far-from-the-costa-del-sol Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:54:47 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/22/919413-the-spanish-village-said-to-be-cursed-by-the-church https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/10/22/919413-the-spanish-village-said-to-be-cursed-by-the-church Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:06:06 +0200