Moving

From picking up an English-language newspaper to listening to the latest podcasts, here’s how expats can keep up with the news in Spain.

Discover the true cost of living in Spain in 2026 with this overview of expenses, including rent, groceries, and transportation.

We explore the history and scope of the Spanish language in this helpful guide for expats who are thinking about moving to the country.

Ready for a day off? Here’s a list of all of Spain’s public holidays in 2024, 2025, and 2026, as well as other dates to add to your calendar.

Get a quick introduction to Spain, with tons of facts about your new country and its people, culture, cuisine, and history.

Starting a new life in the sun? Get ready for life in this spectacular country with our essential checklist for moving to Spain.

From mealtimes and eating habits to popular ingredients and dishes, we explain all there is to know about the world of Spanish cuisine.

Does life for expats in Spain live up to the dream? From salaries to family life, here are your biggest questions answered.

From legal nudity to magical mice, and everything in between, here are 30 fun facts about Spain that might just surprise you.

Much of the country enjoys year-round sunshine, but it’s not all beach weather. Here is the lowdown on the climate and seasons in Spain.

This must-have list of emergency numbers in Spain will help you in a variety of emergencies, alongside a list of important Spanish helplines.

There’s a paradigm abroad of what the typical Spanish people look like: dark eyes and dark hair. But it’s nothing more than a stereotype.

Becoming an au pair in Spain can give you unparalleled insights into daily life in the country, with an opportunity to immerse yourself into Spanish family life in exchange for childcare and light household work for a host family. Becoming an au pair in Spain allows young people to live for one to twelve months […]

Get all of your legal documents in order with this article on document authentication and getting official translations in Spain.

Starting a new life in the sun? Get ready for life in this spectacular country with our essential checklist for moving to Spain.

What’s the best way to start your new Spanish life? This detailed article on removals to Spain explains your relocation options.

From opening a bank account to trying your local tapas bar, here’s our list of 10 things you need to do during your first week in Spain.

From picking up an English-language newspaper to listening to the latest podcasts, here’s how expats can keep up with the news in Spain.

MadridMan gives the lowdown on where and how to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Madrid, including the ever-popular party location in Puerta del Sol’s main plaza.

Discover the elements of a traditional Christmas in Spain, from rooster mass and nativity scenes to festive sweet and savory treats.

Discover a brief overview of Catalan culture, language, history, and politics, as well as the basic geography of this unique region of Spain.

From bombings, Guernica, forced labour camps and starvation, Spanish civil war survivors tell their stories of the tragedy that tore Spain in two.

Learn all about Spain’s political system, the local and national political parties, its government, and much more with this detailed guide.

Looking to play one of the more popular sports in Spain? Here’s a sporty guide to help point you in the right direction to play.

Stuffed with religious icons, it’s easy to think Spain is a very Catholic country but in a country where gay marriage and abortion are legal, the reality is not so straightforward.

The Spanish royal family has been a pillar of stability through a fairly tumultuous century on the Iberian Peninsula.

The Spanish are responsible for some ingenious inventions that shaped modern society. Discover what they made to make life easier.

There’s a paradigm abroad of what the typical Spanish people look like: dark eyes and dark hair. But it’s nothing more than a stereotype.

Watch out for the monstrous creature El Coco who eats naughty children, a mouse that takes teeth, and a love story to contest the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet.

Unlike in some other countries, people in Spain are not particularly shy when it comes to discussing and displaying their sexuality.

Learn about how Spain’s digital nomad visa can allow you to live and work in Spain more easily as a freelancer or remote worker. Spain is a popular destination for digital nomads. It has an attractive climate and lifestyle and is part of the EU. Spain’s digital nomad visa launched in 2023 and makes it easier […]

Are tapas and sunshine calling your name? Find out if you need a visa or permit to visit, live, work, or study in Spain.

What are the medical requirements for a Spanish visa? From health insurance to medical certificates, learn what you need to move to Spain.

Spain’s Golden Visa program grants residency to qualifying investors, though applications are now closed from 2025 onward.

Discover how you can apply for permanent residence in Spain, including the various requirements, costs, processes, renewals, and more.

Are you a resident of Spain with family members back home? Find out if they can join you with a Spain family visa.

Moving to Spain to work? Find out if you need a visa or permit, and the procedures for applying for your Spanish work permit.

Find out when you can apply for Spanish citizenship or permanent residency, and what conditions and paperwork you need to qualify.

Learn if you are eligible to apply for a Spanish passport, the benefits of having one, and how to renew yours if it expires.

Ready to start learning at a Spanish school or university? Find out if you need a student visa for Spain and what it takes to relocate for a study program.

Moving to Madrid, but not sure which area to live in? Use this overview to explore Madrid’s districts and hidden gems.

Wondering about the best neighborhoods in Barcelona? The answer is simple: it depends on your lifestyle, budget, and what you’d like nearby.