Alicante rental prices hit new high as housing costs continue to climb
The average rent for an 80-square-metre home has reached €1,112 a month, while property prices across the Valencian Community have risen 13% in a year Finding an affordable..

Alicante train station to get major upgrade by spring 2027
The €20.2 million project will increase high-speed capacity and create up to 10 standard-gauge tracks Work on the major transformation of Alicante railway station is..

New EU charge coming for Shein and Temu parcels
Another charge on low-value parcels is coming in November, but the EU hasn't yet revealed how much it will be People in Spain who regularly order cheap items from Shein..

High temperatures followed by midweek storms: Alicante weather forecast September 7-10
Alicante Province is set for two more very hot days, with temperatures reaching 38°C before rain and a sharp drop in temperatures bring a change in conditions Summer is..

Diesel drops in price this week thanks to Spanish fuel discount
The diesel discount will increase to 20 cents per litre across Spain from Tuesday September 1 The government's fuel discount for diesel is set to rise to 20 cents per litre..

Spain records its deadliest summer for heat-related deaths
Health experts warn that increasingly frequent and prolonged heatwaves are becoming a growing public health threat across Spain Spain has recorded its highest number of..

Torrevieja moves closer to approving 11-storey hotel despite local opposition
The proposed Grupo Insara development would replace a residential plot with an 11-storey, 36-metre hotel close to the La Veleta beachfront Plans for an 11-storey hotel..

Read the September edition of Home & Living magazine online now
Welcome to the September issue of Home andLiving! We hope you’ve had a wonderful summer filled with sunshine, adventure, and plenty of time to recharge. As a new season..

September 5 Free all-night rock festival in San Miguel de Salinas
Seven acts will take to the stage in San Miguel this Saturday evening from 8pm San Miguel de Salinas is preparing for a huge night of live music this Saturday September..

Spain's minimum wage increase trails most of Europe in 2026
Spain's 3.1% increase leaves it near the bottom of the EU rankings, despite the minimum wage having risen by more than 40% in real terms over the past decade Spain may..

IBI Tax Spain: Complete guide for homeowners
Owning a home in the Spanish sun brings incredible lifestyle benefits, but it also comes with fiscal responsibilities By Spainora   When purchasing a property in..

Legal concerns stopping Brits buying property in Spain
By Alex Radford, Founding Partner, My Lawyer in Spain   Alex Radford from My Lawyer in Spain recently exhibited and presented at a property exhibition in London..

Spain's traffic lights are changing from October 1: Here's what drivers need to know
A new rule will stop flashing amber lights appearing at the same time as green pedestrian signals at crossings across Spain Drivers in Spain will see an important change..

Spain welcomes record 11.5 million international tourists in July
Spain has already welcomed 58.1 million international tourists this year, putting the country on course to pass 100 million Spain welcomed a record 11.5 million international..

Mercadona returns to winter hours in Spain
More than 300 stores across Spain will once again shut on Sundays as summer draws to a close There’s a bit of bad news for anyone who’s become rather too accustomed..

Spain's new school year faces strikes and protests across the country
More than eight million pupils are preparing to return to classrooms from September 7, but disputes over pay, staffing and school conditions could bring disruption in several..

This Alicante 'hidden gem' is just as idyllic as Mykonos, according to UK press
The Alicante beauty spot is just 15 minutes from Benidorm but offers tranquillity and a slower pace of life Altea has been attracting attention in the British press as..

Take That announce six Spain concerts as part of 2027 Dreamers Tour
The trio will play Catalonia, Valencia, Malaga, Madrid and Galicia as part of their biggest European tour in years Take That have confirmed they'll be playing six shows..

Foreigners now snap up 80% of homes in eight Alicante towns
San Miguel de Salinas tops the Costa Blanca list with over 90% of sales going to foreign buyers International buyers, including large numbers of Dutch, Belgian and British..

Health insurance costs in Spain jump 67% since the pandemic
Longer waiting lists have pushed more people in Spain towards private healthcare Health insurance in Spain has become considerably more expensive since the pandemic, with..

More than 262,000 hectares burned by wildfires across Spain this year
Spain has recorded 43 major forest fires this year, while a change in the weather could bring some relief to fire-hit areas this weekend Spain has seen more than 262,000..

TKO Mystery Voice competition winner celebrates with €500 prize
After more than three months of clues and guesses, one TKO Radio listener finally walked away with the €500 prize After more than three months of guessing, the mystery..

Mortgages in Spain are getting harder to secure as house prices continue to soar
Banks are still lending more, but buyers are being asked to find bigger deposits as the average mortgage reaches a record €176,453 Anyone hoping to buy a home in Spain..

Spain's housing shortage hits another bizarre obstacle as lack of electricity capacity blocks 80,000 homes
New homes planned in provinces like Murcia, Alicante and Valencia are being held up because the electricity grid can’t currently support them Spain desperately needs..