Category : Spain

The cities in Spain with the best Christmas lights

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Spain as many places have already switched on their festive lights. Some Spanish cities go all out, covering their streets with lots of sparkle and magic. Here are some of the best displays...

Spain's Renfe bans e-scooters on all its trains

Spain’s national rail operator Renfe has decided to ban electric scooters on its entire network of trains due to the safety risk these personal mobility vehicles can pose.

Uber launches car rental services across Spain

The US ride-hailing giant has started providing car rental services in 116 cities across Spain’s 17 regions, with €10 in credit for the first three bookings made through its new Uber Rent platform.

LISTED: The taxes that will increase in Spain in 2024

Unfortunately, 2024 will bring with it an increase in several different taxes here in Spain, from personal income tax to tax on large fortunes and a rise in social security contributions.

Why Madrid is struggling with its explosion of illegal holiday lets

If you’re going on a trip to Madrid and have booked a tourist apartment rather than a hotel, chances are that you’ve reserved one of the circa 25,000 illegal holiday lets in the Spanish capital. In fact, only one in 25 is reportedly legi...

Can I use my deposit to pay my last month of rent in Spain?

If you rent in Spain, a common question that many tenants ask when they leave or come to the end of their contract is if they can use their deposits to pay their last month’s rent instead.

Spain's next minimum wage increase: What we know so far

Spain's Interprofessional Minimum Wage (SMI) is set for another rise in 2024. Here's what we know so far, from when it is likely to come into force to how much extra money minimum earners are likely to get.

Could the Madrid to Lisbon night train make a return?

Members of the Spanish government’s new junior coalition partner Sumar have called for the sleeper train that once connected Madrid with Lisbon before it was halted during the Covid-19 pandemic to make a return.

EXPLAINED: How to get Barcelona's new public transport cards

Barcelona's transport network TMB is creating a new ticket system, replacing the old paper cards with more permanent, rechargeable contactless cards or the ability to travel using an app on your phone. Here's how it all works.

Seven arrested for impersonating others in Spanish citizenship exams

Spain's National Police have arrested seven people in the Basque city of Bilbao for sitting citizenship exams with forged IDs or residency documents that weren't theirs with the aim of obtaining Spanish nationality for other interested p...

How to donate toys and children's clothes in Spain this Christmas

Here’s what you can do this Christmas in Spain with neglected toys or clothes that your kids have outgrown.

Why two-year sentences rarely lead to prison time in Spain

You might've noticed that footballers and celebrities in Spain are sometimes sentenced to two years in prison but never actually do the time. This is the reason why.

Spain's PM Sánchez stands by Gaza comments that angered Israel

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Sunday defended comments he made about the Israeli offensive in Gaza which angered Israel, saying "it was a question of being humane".

Spain's public and regional holidays in 2024 and how to maximise your leave

The Spanish government has published the full list of dates for public holidays in 2024 on a national and regional level. You can find them all here, plus the information you need to take as many 'puentes' as possible to extend your holi...

FACT CHECK: No, Spain isn't lobbying for 90-day rule change for Brits

Rumours that Spain could follow in France’s footsteps and look to amend the 90-day rule for Britons have resurfaced, partly due to a wrongly attributed quote claiming Spanish authorities are “lobbying” to change the law.