A 'Godzilla' El Niño is building: What does it mean for Spain?Sea temperatures in the tropical Pacific are rising rapidly, with forecasters watching closely to see how the unusual event develops The unusually warm Pacific is raising questions about what lies ahead for Spain, with forecasts pointing towards.. 25/09/2026

Autumn officially arrives in Spain this week as days start getting shorterThe autumn equinox arrives on Wednesday with almost equal hours of daylight and darkness Summer is officially coming to an end in Spain this week, although you might not notice much difference in the weather just yet.   The autumn equinox.. 25/09/2026

New rules mean your work contract has to tell you a lot more from next monthRoyal Decree 723/2026 comes into force on October 5 and expands what employers must put in writing If you're employed in Spain, changes are coming to what your employer legally has to tell you about your job. Royal Decree 723/2026 was published in.. 25/09/2026

The EU is capping cash payments at €10,000 from 2027, but Spain already has stricter rules in placeWhat the new regulation means in practice depends on whether you're a resident, a non-resident or running a business Cash is quietly becoming more complicated across Europe and if you live in Spain or spend significant time here, it's worth.. 25/09/2026

Tenerife's Siam Park has just been named Europe's best water park for the 15th year in a rowNo other park has managed to knock it off the top spot since the awards began, and three of its slides are now in the European top ten too Some records are made to be broken. And then there's Siam Park, in Tenerife. The Costa Adeje water park has.. 25/09/2026

British musician offers to buy Madrid home to stop 87-year-old woman's evictionJames Rhodes tried to find a way for an 87-year-old woman to remain in the flat where she has lived since 1956 British musician James Rhodes has offered to buy the Madrid home of an 87-year-old woman who was evicted this week after living there.. 25/09/2026

Electric scooters, motorbikes and cyclists in Spain face new road rules from October 1Helmets, gloves, reflective vests and new overtaking rules are among the changes coming into force next week A series of new road rules will come into force across Spain on Thursday October 1, bringing changes for anyone who drives, cycles, rides.. 25/09/2026

Mercadona trials new checkout rule that means fully emptying your trolleySome stores are testing a system that could change how you pack away your shopping at the till If you shop at Mercadona, in Spain, you might notice something different at the checkout before too long. The supermarket chain is quietly trialling a new payment.. 24/09/2026

These are officially Europe's cheapest and priciest airlines to fly withNew AirAdvisor study ranks 23 carriers, and Spain's own Iberia lands comfortably in the cheaper half If you're weighing up which airline to book with for your next trip, the carrier itself could make a bigger difference to your wallet than you.. 24/09/2026

The Seville Expat Agency helps foreigners find a home and a community in SevilleFounded by a British expat, the agency guides newcomers through every step of settling into the historic Andalucían city Moving to a new country brings enough challenges without having to navigate an unfamiliar property market in a language.. 24/09/2026

France is running out of petrol… Could Spain be next?Fuel shortages have hit around 15% of French service stations but Spain's industry insists its supplies are more secure Around 1,500 petrol stations across France have reported shortages of petrol or diesel in recent days, raising fresh questions.. 24/09/2026

Spain weather forecast September 24-27: Autumn arrives with temperatures close to 40°CTemperatures could reach 38°C in parts of southern Spain as the week's hottest spell peaks on Thursday and Friday Astronomical autumn may have officially arrived, but Spain is still experiencing temperatures more typical of midsummer. Much.. 24/09/2026

Flight from Manchester to Tenerife diverted to Lisbon after mid-air disturbance turns journey into an overnight sagaPassengers faced a much longer trip than planned after police removed several people from the aircraft What should have been a straightforward evening flight from Manchester to Tenerife turned into an overnight ordeal for passengers after their Ryanair.. 23/09/2026

WATCH! Spain launches new campaign tackling stigma and guilt around abortionThe campaign aims to challenge guilt and judgement while highlighting access to abortion through Spain’s public health system Spain’s Health Ministry has launched a new campaign aimed at challenging the stigma and guilt surrounding abortion.. 23/09/2026

British stroke survivor celebrates first anniversary of thriving Seville Expat AgencyA year on from launch, The Seville Expat Agency has guided clients from around the world through Seville's property market The Seville Expat Agency has just marked its first anniversary, celebrating a year spent guiding international newcomers.. 23/09/2026

Spain's next total solar eclipse is already sending flight bookings soaringThe 2027 total solar eclipse will sweep across southern Spain with some locations getting almost five minutes of total darkness Spain’s August eclipse spectacular may have only just happened, but the countdown to the next big celestial show.. 23/09/2026

Flights to Spain could cost £150 more by 2050 under new UK climate proposalsThe Climate Change Committee says airlines must pay to clean up their emissions if Heathrow expands, and passengers will likely foot the bill If you fly regularly between Spain and the UK to visit family or friends, a new report from Britain's official.. 22/09/2026

Rising diesel prices in Spain could soon push up your grocery billEconomists in Spain warn the surge in agricultural diesel prices could feed through to food prices within months Fuel prices have surged in recent weeks amid renewed conflict in the Middle East and experts warn the increase will not stay confined.. 22/09/2026

Extra Guardia Civil deployed to Ceuta and Melilla as Spain braces for another border rushReinforcements arrive amid social media calls for a mass border crossing timed to coincide with Morocco's elections Spain has sent around 200 extra Guardia Civil officers and armoured vehicles to Ceuta and Melilla ahead of Wednesday September.. 22/09/2026

Flu and Covid both on the rise again across SpainFlu positivity has doubled in Spain compared to last year while Covid infections are shooting up among infants under one Flu cases exploded across Spain right before Christmas last year, then largely faded from the headlines as spring took hold. Now.. 22/09/2026