Own property in Spain? Here's what's changing for non-residents in 2025-2026
We’re just a couple of months away from the new year, and there are important things that all homeowners should now for 2026...  As Spain heads into a new tax year..

New niño on the block: Action supermarkets sweep Spain to rival the big brands
The bargain Dutch brand is threatening the crowns of Mercadona, Lidl and Aldi with low, low prices It seems there’s no stopping Action, the latest discount superstore..

Spain orders poultry lockdown as bird flu cases surge
Outdoor farming has been banned across most of Spain from November 10 Spain has banned outdoor poultry farming across nearly the entire country in response to a sharp rise..

Danger on Alicante's AP-7: British driver travels 17km the wrong way causing chaos
Despite flashing lights and warnings from Guardia Civil, a 76-year-old British driver forced others off the motorway before being intercepted In a frightening incident reported..

Spanish ports to receive billions in fresh investment for expansion and greener trade
Cartagena, Alicante and seven major Andalusian ports set to modernise, boost connectivity and sustainability through 2029 Spain’s busiest ports are getting a major facelift..

Obesity costs Spain €130 billion a year, but losing just 5-10% of weight could save billions
Experts also warn early eating disorders surge in children as young as five, sparking concern Obesity is costing Spain a staggering €130 billion annually, equivalent to 8..

Dramatic scenes as car flips over outside busy Orihuela Costa bar
The vehicle skidded to a halt on its side in front stunned customers sitting outside a La Zenia bar Customers enjoying an afternoon drink outside the popular Alejandro'..

The Llíber property scandal: A summary of two decades of deception
The mess made by the sale of illegal homes in Llíber and other Alicante towns is only just starting to be sorted out, but it has left a terrible human toll by John Michael..

Cloudy and cool: Alicante weekend weather forecast November 6-9
Any heavy rain hitting Alicante province should fall overnight, leaving only light showers during the day Average temperatures expected on Sunday November 9   There..

Spain's wage gap shrinks as salaries stagnate and costs rise
Spain’s wage divide is closing - yet the middle class is paying the price The gap between Spain’s minimum wage and the country’s most common salary has narrowed to just..

Nearly 200,000 cut-price spa holidays available for pensioners in Spain in 2026
Older people can enjoy 10-day thermal spa breaks from just €302 at 75 centres across Spain We might still be in the thick of the autumn/winter discount trips for older..

Pensioners in Spain: Your double Christmas bonus payment is on the way
Some festive cheer for retirees across Spain with a welcome financial boost just in time for the holidays Christmas is just around the corner and the festive feeling is..

British man found dead between parked cars in popular Costa Blanca resort
Investigations underway after body discovered in Javea, with no immediate signs of foul play A British man, aged 50, was found dead early Sunday morning between two parked..

Orihuela Costa footbridge finally gets off the drawing board, but completion is still years away
Residents of Lomas de Cabo Roig have been waiting 20 years for a safe crossing over the AP-7 motorway It’s been seven long months since we’ve had any news on plans..

Fuel prices dip to new lows since June with continued weekly drops
Petrol falls for fifth week and diesel for third, easing costs for drivers across Spain Fuel prices in Spain have seen a welcome decline, hitting their lowest levels since..

Valencia president Carlos Mazón resigns over DANA storm disaster
The regional leader admitted he “can't take it anymore” after year of criticism over his handling of floods that killed 229 people   Carlos Mazón, the president of..

Witness the biggest, brightest Supermoon of the year this November
The incredible Beaver Moon with its many seas and craters will be visible from Spain this week November brings one of the most anticipated astronomical events of the year..

Read the November edition of Home & Living magazine online now
Welcome to the November issue of Home andLiving! This edition is not only full of inspiring home and health articles, but you'll find so much more.....   Discounted..

Ryanair will no longer accept paper boarding cards from next month
The budget airline is going fully digital in November so customers won’t be issued physical boarding passes Budget airline Ryanair has been quietly working away in the..

The majestic Club Med 2 returns to Spanish shores this autumn
Celebrating 75 years of all-inclusive luxury with two unforgettable voyages along Spain’s coast and beyond The majestic Club Med 2, the world’s largest sailing ship of..

Aldi crowned 'Best Supermarket of the Year 2026' by Spanish shoppers
Consumers praise Aldi for quality, affordability and simplicity in shopping experience Aldi has scooped not one but two top awards as Spain’s favourite supermarket chain..

How do you deal with a vulture in your house? Keep calm and carrion!
Torrevieja resident returns home to find huge bird of prey nestled on the sofa It’s everyone’s nightmare to find squatters in their house, but what do you do if the..

Young woman rescued from bridge near Zenia Boulevard
The girl climbed on top of the pedestrian bridge near the Villamartín road There were moments of extreme tension on Thursday afternoon, October 30, in Orihuela Costa..

Halloween in Spain and why November 1 is a public holiday
‘All Saints Day’ is a bank holiday in Spain on November 1... find out why, and what is so special about this Spanish holiday November 1 is a national holiday in Spain..