Lifestyle

The residency permit, NIE, and TIE are the mandatory procedures for stays exceeding 90 days. Registering for Social Security and registering with the town hall (empadronamiento) are essential steps if you want to access the social protection system, obtain free public healthcare, and register...

Valencia (3rd), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (8th) and Seville (10th) lead the attraction of remote talent in Spain, according to the 'Holafly Digital Nomads 2026' report. The price per square meter in Valencia capital stands at €3,644/m² ( €291,520 for an 80m² property) and in Seville...

Puente Romano, in Marbella, leads the ranking of neighborhoods in Spain where it's easiest to find a swimming pool: 88.7% of the properties for sale listed on Fotocasa have this amenity. In the sales category, 54 neighborhoods analyzed have over 50% of their listings with a pool, and six of them...

In March 2026, the Junta de Andalucía officially declared a return to normal water levels across all its river basins. The filling and refilling of private swimming pools is permitted at a regional level, with specific enforcement delegated to individual local town hall decrees. Despite the...

Community swimming pools in Spain are regulated simultaneously by Royal Decree 742/2013, the Horizontal Property Law (LPH), regional regulations, and the estate's own bylaws. The mandatory requirement to hire a lifeguard and the opening dates depend on each autonomous community, varying...

According to the Civil Code, balconies and terraces are common elements for private use; you cannot alter their aesthetics without asking for permission. Altering the aesthetics of the facade without prior consent allows the homeowners' association to legally demand the reversal of the works to...

Spain has 7,661 km of coastline where the wild climate of the Atlantic and the calm of the Mediterranean coexist. Donostia-San Sebastián is the most expensive coastal city to buy a home (€7,148/m²), while A Coruña and Vigo offer the most competitive prices (approx. €3,150/m²), according...

Workers who reside in Spain for more than 183 days a year acquire the status of tax residents and must pay Income Tax (IRPF) on their worldwide income in Spain, regardless of where the salary is generated. The "Beckham Law" for digital nomads allows for a fixed tax rate of 24% up to...

Dogs, cats, and ferrets must have a microchip and a mandatory rabies vaccination; for birds and reptiles, specific certificates are required depending on the country of origin. The maximum number of pets you can travel with is five. The Animal Welfare Law 7/2023 mandates civil liability...