Category : Spain

Inside Spain: Canaries say no to mass tourism and do young Basques want independence?

In this week's Inside Spain, we look at the reasons behind Saturday's mass tourism protests against the Canary Islands and why many young Basques will vote on Sunday for a party descended from terrorist group ETA .

How wealthy people in Spain are avoiding the millionaire tax

It may come as no surprise that the Spanish government has collected far less money than expected from the millionaire tax, as wealthy people have found several ways to avoid paying it.

FACT CHECK: Spain's '£97 daily rule' isn't new nor a worry for British tourists

The British tabloids are at it again causing alarm over the so-called '£97 daily rule’ which Spain is apparently imposing on UK tourists, who in turn are threatening to ‘boycott’ the country.

Spain's broadband customers to be left without internet as fibre takes over

On Friday April 19th Spain will begin its total migration from ADSL to fibre optic, a measure which will leave 440,000 households in 7,440 municipalities across the country without internet.

Does Spain accept savings for the digital nomad visa if earnings aren't enough?

One of the main questions applicants for Spain's digital nomad visa have is whether they can provide proof of savings if they don't meet the visa's high income requirements. This is what Spanish authorities told The Local Spain.

What childcare options are available over the summer in Spain?

Kids in Spain get around three months of holiday over the summer, but finding childcare options during this time can be challenging for parents, especially if they have to work. So what is available?

Spain's flamenco dress, an Andalusian classic evolving with fashion

Luis Fernández's workshop in Seville's Old City is buzzing with customers who have come to try on his dazzling array of flamenco dresses, their vibrant fabrics replete with voluptuous ruffles and polka dots.

Barcelona to fight drought with floating desalination plant

Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia will install a floating desalination plant in the port of Barcelona to guarantee fresh water supplies amid an intense drought, regional authorities said Thursday.

Drought-hit Catalonia to open hotel swimming pools to the general public

Town halls in Catalonia will be able to decide whether private swimming pools belonging to hotels and residential complexes are classified as “climate refuges” that are open to the general public, as the Spanish region prepares drought m...

How would a 'youth mobility scheme' between the UK and EU really work?

The EU and the UK could enter into a 'youth mobility' scheme allowing young people to move countries to work, study and live. Here's what we know about the proposal.

Everything you need to know about closing a Spanish bank account

You might want to close a bank account in Spain for any number of reasons. From the process, the paperwork, where to do it and more key questions, we've got you covered.

Spanish Words of the Day: En plan

Saying ‘en plan’ in Spanish is a bit like…

Who really owns all the Airbnb-style lets in Spain?

Holiday lets have been pinpointed as one of the primary reasons property prices and rents have skyrocketed in recent years in Spain. But who owns these properties, and are rich foreign buyers the straw that broke the camel’s back?...

The good, the bad and the ugly: What are the regional stereotypes across Spain?

Spaniards often deal with stereotypes from abroad which paint them as just party-loving and lazy, but even among the inhabitants of the country’s 17 regions there are clichés that live on to this day.

Why separatist Bildu spells hope for Basque youth as Spanish region votes

"For us Basques, ETA's terrorism is in the past," says social worker Elena García, who says she's going to vote for the left-wing separatist EH Bildu in Sunday's election in Spain's Basque Country.