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Buying a home in Spain with cash is becoming increasingly rare as prices push more buyers towards mortgages

Tue, 11.08.26 - 12:39

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Plastic bags, mini shampoos and wrapped fruit all set to vanish from Spanish shops

Tue, 11.08.26 - 07:49

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WATCH! Spain's total eclipse turns into a cloudy disappointment for thousands

Thu, 13.08.26 - 11:17

SPANISH NEWS

Spain has already burned through 38% more forest this year than at the same point in 2025, and the worst weeks may still be ahead

Thu, 13.08.26 - 12:03

SPANISH NEWS

Petrol prices in Spain hover around €1.80 a litre ahead of August bank holiday rush

Thu, 13.08.26 - 10:22

MURCIA

Volunteers clear more than a tonne of litter from Region of Murcia's natural areas

LIFESTYLE

Jellyfish, weever fish, wasps and mosquitoes: what to do when summer bites back

ALICANTE

British tourists are leading the way as Alicante-Elche airport heads for a record year

ANDALUCIA

Record passenger numbers and exhausted officers: the real story behind Operation Crossing the Strait

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Spain has already burned through 38% more forest this year than at the same point in 2025, and the worst weeks may still be ahead

Thu, 13.08.26 - 12:03

More than 226,000 hectares have been destroyed since January, with 43 major fires recorded compared to 24 in the same pe...

Petrol prices in Spain hover around €1.80 a litre ahead of August bank holiday rush

Thu, 13.08.26 - 10:22

The average cost of filling a 55-litre tank in Spain has reached €99.30 as millions of drivers prepare to hit the r...

August 15 is a bank holiday across Spain: Check which supermarkets are open

WATCH! Spain's total eclipse turns into a cloudy disappointment for thousands

Storms sweep across Spain: Weather forecast August 13-16

Volunteers clear more than a tonne of litter from Region of Murcia's natural areas

Record passenger numbers and exhausted officers: the real story behind Operation Crossing the Strait

If you own a holiday home in Spain you could cut your electricity bill with Spanish Energy

Buying a home in Spain with cash is becoming increasingly rare as prices push more buyers towards mortgages

A 295kg tuna turned up in the shallows at Marbella and chaos, briefly, ensued

Spain has already burned through 38% more forest this year than at the same point in 2025, and the worst weeks may still be ahead

Thu, 13.08.26 - 12:03

More than 226,000 hectares have been destroyed since January, with 43 major fires recorded compared to 24 in the same pe...

Petrol prices in Spain hover around €1.80 a litre ahead of August bank holiday rush

Thu, 13.08.26 - 10:22

The average cost of filling a 55-litre tank in Spain has reached €99.30 as millions of drivers prepare to hit the r...

August 15 is a bank holiday across Spain: Check which supermarkets are open

WATCH! Spain's total eclipse turns into a cloudy disappointment for thousands

Storms sweep across Spain: Weather forecast August 13-16

If you own a holiday home in Spain you could cut your electricity bill with Spanish Energy

Thu, 13.08.26 - 14:07

Spanish Energy offers a free, plain English review of your bill with no obligation to switch Second home owners i...

Buying a home in Spain with cash is becoming increasingly rare as prices push more buyers towards mortgages

Tue, 11.08.26 - 12:39

The proportion of cash purchases has fallen to a five-year low, with rising property prices eroding the savings advantag...

Fancy owning your own Spanish village? This one is up for grabs in northern Spain

Clean Now Alicante celebrates 300-client milestone with eyes on international expansion

My Lawyer in Spain: Legal help for expats in a language you understand

Record passenger numbers and exhausted officers: the real story behind Operation Crossing the Strait

Wed, 12.08.26 - 10:26

More than 151,000 passengers crossed in just four days at peak, but police unions are warning that the operation's s...

Driving during the eclipse? Here is what the DGT wants motorists in Spain to know

Tue, 11.08.26 - 09:58

The DGT has issued a list of dos and don'ts for anyone driving during Wednesday's eclipse in Spain Spain ...

Spain could see electric planes take to the skies by 2030

Where to find the cheapest fuel on Spain's motorways this summer

Spain's eclipse tourism boom sees hotel searches jump by more than 500%

Gran Canaria's most beloved festival just got national recognition

Wed, 24.06.26 - 14:22

The Fiesta del Pino in Teror, which draws over 200,000 people every September, has been declared a Festival of National ...

Books and culture take centre stage across Spain on April 23

Mon, 20.04.26 - 10:00

Andalucía leads celebrations with events, readings and a nationwide love of literature April 23 is World Book ...

The best time to take out a health insurance policy: Young versus older

Wetherspoon is already opening its 2nd and 3rd pubs in Spain! Here's where...

Sant Jordi festival, Barcelona: Where St Georges Day is celebrated in Spain

Spain has already burned through 38% more forest this year than at the same point in 2025, and the worst weeks may still be ahead

Thu, 13.08.26 - 12:03

More than 226,000 hectares have been destroyed since January, with 43 major fires recorded compared to 24 in the same pe...

Storms sweep across Spain: Weather forecast August 13-16

Thu, 13.08.26 - 07:05

Spain is set for a weekend of storms, showers and falling temperatures as cooler air moves in from the north Afte...

Eclipse weather forecast: Spain set for clear skies and scorching heat on August 12

Another scorching week ahead: Spain weather forecast August 10-13

Heat claimed more than 2,000 lives across Spain in July alone

MURCIA TODAY

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August 15 is a bank holiday across Spain: Check which supermarkets are open

Thu, 13.08.26 - 10:09

Find out which establishments will be closing this Saturday, the feast day of Our Lady of the Assumption and a national ...

WATCH! Spain's total eclipse turns into a cloudy disappointment for thousands

Air cooling system makes the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca an even more attractive visit

Corvera Airport still 18,000 passengers short of 2019 record

New Águilas murals highlight marine biodiversity and the actor Paco Rabal

August 15 is a bank holiday across Spain: Check which supermarkets are open

Thu, 13.08.26 - 10:09

Find out which establishments will be closing this Saturday, the feast day of Our Lady of the Assumption and a national ...

WATCH! Spain's total eclipse turns into a cloudy disappointment for thousands

Air cooling system makes the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca an even more attractive visit

Corvera Airport still 18,000 passengers short of 2019 record

New Águilas murals highlight marine biodiversity and the actor Paco Rabal

Buying a home in Spain with cash is becoming increasingly rare as prices push more buyers towards mortgages

Tue, 11.08.26 - 12:39

The proportion of cash purchases has fallen to a five-year low, with rising property prices eroding the savings advantag...

South-facing La Torre Golf Resort apartment on the market for just €164,999

Buying in Spain? Choosing a firm that's both a Gestoría and a law firm could save you time, money and stress

Clean Now Alicante celebrates 300-client milestone with eyes on international expansion

Stunning 2-bed apartment at Las Terrazas de La Torre through Simply Spanish Homes for €129,999

Air cooling system makes the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca an even more attractive visit

Thu, 13.08.26 - 08:52

The new system also helps preserve the works of art and other treasure inside the 17-th century mansion The Palacio d...

New Águilas murals highlight marine biodiversity and the actor Paco Rabal

New Consum supermarket to open in Alhama de Murcia town centre

Four foreigners arrested in Murcia for selling a 2-year-old girl

Lorca hotels expecting a bumper August

August 13 Demonstration to demand 24-hour medical centre in Los Alcázares

Thu, 13.08.26 - 07:49

The residents of Los Alcázares have no 24-hour state health facility at their disposal When the municipality o...

New groundwater network aims to protect Mar Menor as nutrient-laden water pours in

If you own a holiday home in Spain you could cut your electricity bill with Spanish Energy

San Javier steps up storm preparations as September rains loom

Fix finally in sight for crumbling RM-1 dual carriageway linking Murcia to the Mar Menor

New storm warnings for Region of Murcia after rain and hail batter Northwest

Tue, 11.08.26 - 10:43

Aemet has issued a new yellow warning as temperatures also climb close to 40°C across the Region The St...

VIDEOS! Storm brings hail, flooding and 96km/h winds to parts of the Region of Murcia

Grape-picking for 2026 wines begins in Jumilla

Major road repairs costing €25 million approved across the Region of Murcia

New mountain hostel and interpretation centre in the mountains of Jumilla nears completion

Corvera Airport still 18,000 passengers short of 2019 record

Thu, 13.08.26 - 08:44

Murcia International handled almost 128,000 passengers in July, but numbers remain 12% below the same month in 2019 desp...

VIDEOS! Storm brings hail, flooding and 96km/h winds to parts of the Region of Murcia

Forensic evidence of semen found on victim in Murcia surgeon rape case

New Caser insurance offers personalised recovery support for over-65s after an accident

Woman's ex-partner arrested after allegedly killing her inside Murcia shopping centre

ALICANTE TODAY

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British tourists are leading the way as Alicante-Elche airport heads for a record year

Thu, 13.08.26 - 11:46

More than 2.3 million passengers passed through in July alone, with nearly 12.5 million already recorded in the first se...

August 15 is a bank holiday across Spain: Check which supermarkets are open

WATCH! Spain's total eclipse turns into a cloudy disappointment for thousands

Very warm, a little unsettled but still very much summer: Alicante weekend weather forecast August 13-16

Wildfire risk is closing some of the best eclipse viewing spots along the Costa Blanca today

August 15 is a bank holiday across Spain: Check which supermarkets are open

Thu, 13.08.26 - 10:09

Find out which establishments will be closing this Saturday, the feast day of Our Lady of the Assumption and a national ...

WATCH! Spain's total eclipse turns into a cloudy disappointment for thousands

Very warm, a little unsettled but still very much summer: Alicante weekend weather forecast August 13-16

Spain is making it much easier to spot spam calls, starting this October

British woman dies after parasailing accident off Benidorm beach

Where you live in Alicante province could determine how long you wait for an operation

Mon, 10.08.26 - 09:51

New figures show nearly 30,000 patients on surgical waiting lists, with waits ranging from 44 days to nearly five months...

Storms on the way but plenty of sun too: Alicante weekly weather forecast August 10-13

Alicante is investing over €2 million to make its forests more resilient to wildfires

Orihuela Costa park among 22 children's play areas upgraded across the municipality

August 9-16 San Roque neighbourhood fiesta in Torrevieja

Where you live in Alicante province could determine how long you wait for an operation

Mon, 10.08.26 - 09:51

New figures show nearly 30,000 patients on surgical waiting lists, with waits ranging from 44 days to nearly five months...

The best time to take out a health insurance policy: Young versus older

British woman dies after parasailing accident off Benidorm beach

Wed, 12.08.26 - 10:55

A sudden change in weather conditions and a snapped rope are believed to have caused the tragedy, which is now under Gua...

Panic on Alicante beach as stray firework shell leaves dozens injured

Where you live in Alicante province could determine how long you wait for an operation

Storms on the way but plenty of sun too: Alicante weekly weather forecast August 10-13

Alicante is investing over €2 million to make its forests more resilient to wildfires

Where you live in Alicante province could determine how long you wait for an operation

Mon, 10.08.26 - 09:51

New figures show nearly 30,000 patients on surgical waiting lists, with waits ranging from 44 days to nearly five months...

Where you live in Alicante province could determine how long you wait for an operation

Mon, 10.08.26 - 09:51

New figures show nearly 30,000 patients on surgical waiting lists, with waits ranging from 44 days to nearly five months...

Alicante caiman hunt continues as public urged to stay away from river

Mon, 27.07.26 - 10:52

The exotic reptile was first spotted on July 11 in Sax and specialist teams are still trying to track it down The...

Violent heat burst sweeps through Alicante province, felling trees

Business as usual for Seguro Parking despite recent Alicante Airport disruption

Thu, 30.07.26 - 10:13

Drivers can continue to enjoy the same hassle-free airport parking service they've relied on in Alicante and Murcia ...

Clean Now Alicante celebrates 300-client milestone with eyes on international expansion

Top five advantages of living in Spain

The best time to take out a health insurance policy: Young versus older

July 16-August 23 Cirque du Soleil returns to Alicante

August 15 is a bank holiday across Spain: Check which supermarkets are open

Thu, 13.08.26 - 10:09

Find out which establishments will be closing this Saturday, the feast day of Our Lady of the Assumption and a national ...

WATCH! Spain's total eclipse turns into a cloudy disappointment for thousands

Spain is making it much easier to spot spam calls, starting this October

If you own a holiday home in Spain you could cut your electricity bill with Spanish Energy

Buying a home in Spain with cash is becoming increasingly rare as prices push more buyers towards mortgages

Very warm, a little unsettled but still very much summer: Alicante weekend weather forecast August 13-16

Thu, 13.08.26 - 07:44

Partly cloudy skies with afternoon storm risk inland, temperatures easing slightly and light coastal breezes through the...

Storms on the way but plenty of sun too: Alicante weekly weather forecast August 10-13

Scorching start, stormy finish? August could bring a dramatic weather change in Spain

Violent heat burst sweeps through Alicante province, felling trees

Alicante bears the brunt of Spain's deadly summer heat as temperature-linked deaths climb

ANDALUCIA TODAY

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Spain has already burned through 38% more forest this year than at the same point in 2025, and the worst weeks may still be ahead

Thu, 13.08.26 - 12:03

More than 226,000 hectares have been destroyed since January, with 43 major fires recorded compared to 24 in the same pe...

The Málaga Fair starts tomorrow night with 440 drones, a tonne of fireworks and eight days of the best party in Andalucía

August 15 is a bank holiday across Spain: Check which supermarkets are open

WATCH! Spain's total eclipse turns into a cloudy disappointment for thousands

Andalucía weekend weather forecast August 13-16: Storms continue in the mountains as heat slowly eases

Spain has already burned through 38% more forest this year than at the same point in 2025, and the worst weeks may still be ahead

Thu, 13.08.26 - 12:03

More than 226,000 hectares have been destroyed since January, with 43 major fires recorded compared to 24 in the same pe...

August 15 is a bank holiday across Spain: Check which supermarkets are open

WATCH! Spain's total eclipse turns into a cloudy disappointment for thousands

Andalucía weekend weather forecast August 13-16: Storms continue in the mountains as heat slowly eases

Spain is making it much easier to spot spam calls, starting this October

If you own a holiday home in Spain you could cut your electricity bill with Spanish Energy

Thu, 13.08.26 - 14:07

Spanish Energy offers a free, plain English review of your bill with no obligation to switch Second home owners i...

Buying a home in Spain with cash is becoming increasingly rare as prices push more buyers towards mortgages

Preventive medicine: Everything you need to know

The best time to take out a health insurance policy: Young versus older

Are you overpaying for electricity in Spain? Gana Energía can help

August 16 Mojácar gears up for Guateque dance party

Wed, 12.08.26 - 09:23

Expect music and dancing as Larios Music brings its party to Plaza Nueva on Sunday night Mojácar's Gua...

August 15 Children's puppet show Chef Pipa comes to Mojácar

Until Sept 8 A flor de piel art exhibition at La Fuente Art Centre, Mojácar

Southern Spain is becoming a desert. One company is using innovative organic farming techniques to turn that around (and make delicious almonds at the same time!)

Jerez is pulling out all the stops this summer and there has never been a better time to visit

Record passenger numbers and exhausted officers: the real story behind Operation Crossing the Strait

Wed, 12.08.26 - 10:26

More than 151,000 passengers crossed in just four days at peak, but police unions are warning that the operation's s...

Murcia-Almería high speed rail still on track, says Transport Minister

Andalucía's hospitality sector is banking on August to make up for a disappointing July

Where to find the cheapest fuel on Spain's motorways this summer

British cruise passengers to flood into Malaga as summer season reaches its peak

Spain has already burned through 38% more forest this year than at the same point in 2025, and the worst weeks may still be ahead

Thu, 13.08.26 - 12:03

More than 226,000 hectares have been destroyed since January, with 43 major fires recorded compared to 24 in the same pe...

Andalucía weekend weather forecast August 13-16: Storms continue in the mountains as heat slowly eases

The Niebla fire has now burned through 25,000 hectares but a change in wind is offering the first real chance to fight back

The Niebla wildfire has now burned through 20,000 hectares and authorities admit it is beyond their ability to extinguish it

More than 600 personnel battling the Niebla wildfire as unpredictable winds keep firefighters on the back foot

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If you own a holiday home in Spain you could cut your electricity bill with Spanish Energy

Thu, 13.08.26 - 14:07

Spanish Energy offers a free, plain English review of your bill with no obligation to switch Second home owners i...

Buying a home in Spain with cash is becoming increasingly rare as prices push more buyers towards mortgages

What does the scrapping of the National Rental Registration Number mean for owners or potential buyers of property in Spain?

Top five advantages of living in Spain

Fancy owning your own Spanish village? This one is up for grabs in northern Spain

WEATHER WATCH

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Thunderstorms, hail and 40�C heat: Murcia's weekend weather forecast August 13-16

Thu, 13.08.26 - 09:39

The Region faces another unsettled few days, with hail, heavy rain and strong winds possible as temperatures remain high...

Storm alerts threaten eclipse view across parts of Murcia

New storm warnings for Region of Murcia after rain and hail batter Northwest

VIDEOS! Storm brings hail, flooding and 96km/h winds to parts of the Region of Murcia

Storms, sunshine and 38�C ahead in Murcia: Weather forecast August 10-13

Thunderstorms, hail and 40�C heat: Murcia's weekend weather forecast August 13-16

Thu, 13.08.26 - 09:39

The Region faces another unsettled few days, with hail, heavy rain and strong winds possible as temperatures remain high...

Storm alerts threaten eclipse view across parts of Murcia

New storm warnings for Region of Murcia after rain and hail batter Northwest

VIDEOS! Storm brings hail, flooding and 96km/h winds to parts of the Region of Murcia

Storms, sunshine and 38�C ahead in Murcia: Weather forecast August 10-13

Scorching start, stormy finish? August could bring a dramatic weather change in Spain

Thu, 30.07.26 - 10:29

Long-range forecasts coming from Europe hint at a major change across Spain later in the month August is set to b...

Baa-ckup arrives to help fight forest fires in rural Murcia!

LIFESTYLE

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Jellyfish, weever fish, wasps and mosquitoes: what to do when summer bites back

Wed, 12.08.26 - 12:40

An allergist at a Spanish hospital breaks down what actually works for jellyfish, weever fish, wasps and bees, and some ...

Wed, 12.08.26 - 12:40

An allergist at a Spanish hospital breaks down what actually works for jellyfish, weever fish, wasps and bees, and some ...