ANDALUCIA NEWS

When did you last review your Spanish will? By Alex Radford, Founding Partner, My Lawyer in Spain   Do you live in Spain and have assets here and in other countries? Have you moved house, country or got separated or divorced? Or even married? Have your life circumstances changed?.. 26/10/2026

Córdoba's Rute's giant chocolate nativity scene opens with a Mediterranean themeThe world’s largest chocolate nativity scene is on show in Rute until January 5, with Pompeii and other Mediterranean legends recreated in cocoa Christmas has arrived early in Rute, in the Córdoba province, where the world’s largest.. 26/10/2026

Spain's November 29 election: where British residents stand on votingUnless you hold Spanish nationality the general election is closed to you, but local elections are a different matter British residents in Spain will not be able to vote in the general election on Sunday November 29 unless they have taken Spanish nationality.. 26/10/2026

Christmas is coming to Jerez earlier than you might think, and the lights are already going upWorkers are installing festive decorations along Calle Larga this week ahead of the official switch-on on Friday November 20, when the zambomba season also begins Walk along Calle Larga in Jerez this week and you will already see the Christmas lights.. 23/10/2026

Spanish Energy helps expats in Spain fix electricity prices before winterFree comparisons are available in English for holiday home owners and full-time residents of Spain Winter is well on its way and when the clocks go back on Sunday October 25, the darker evenings will see most households switching on the lights, heaters.. 22/10/2026

Andalucía's last long weekends of 2026, including a four day break in DecemberThree holiday stretches are coming before the year is out, with the biggest one landing just before Christmas Workers across Andalucía have three decent breaks to look forward to before 2026 wraps up, thanks to the region’s habit of shifting.. 19/10/2026

Andalusian doctors announce indefinite strike from November 13Three weeks of round-the-clock stoppages are planned as the medical union accuses the regional government of failing to deliver promised improvements Doctors and other medical professionals across Andalucía are facing a fresh wave of industrial.. 16/10/2026

Did you know? Tuesday 13th is an unlucky day in Spain, not Friday 13thThe day Tuesday 13th is a day of bad luck in Spain, as opposed to Friday 13th in other cultures Tuesday 13th is an unlucky day in Spain, and not Friday 13th as it is in the United States, the United Kingdom and other Western countries.  .. 13/10/2026

October 12 is a national holiday in Spain: Everything you need to know about Spain Day ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Businesses and schools are closed every Oct 12 in Spain to celebrate the public holiday This Monday October 12 is a national holiday in Spain, celebrated annually as the ‘Día de la Hispanidad’, also.. 09/10/2026

GLOBAL takes the stress out of moving abroad this winterThe highest-rated relocation company on Google Spain guides families every step With the end of the year in sight, October is a good moment to start planning a move abroad, and GLOBAL has more than 35 years of experience helping families do exactly.. 09/10/2026

What buying property in Spain really costs, with a worked exampleSpainora breaks down the taxes, fees and extra costs to expect when buying property in Spain in 2026 By Spainora   The allure of the Spanish property market remains undeniable. Whether you are seeking a minimalist villa in Javea, a penthouse.. 06/10/2026

Brexit and its aftermath from a lawyer's perspective By Alex Radford, Founding Partner, My Lawyer in Spain   The ten-year anniversary of the Brexit referendum is causing many in the UK and Europe to reflect on what’s changed since the referendum vote and what has stayed the same... 28/09/2026

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

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

Jerez sets the date: Christmas carol season kicks off three weeks early this yearMayor confirms zambombas will fill the city's streets from Friday November 20 through to Christmas Day Christmas might feel a world away right now, but Jerez de la Frontera has already pencilled in its festive calendar. Mayor María José.. 22/09/2026

Subscribe to our Weekly Round-up Bulletin: News from across Spain, straight to your inbox every Friday   Fed up scrolling through endless feeds trying to find the news that's actually relevant to you? We hear you.   Between work, life and everything in between, who's got time to check the news every single day? That's exactly.. 15/09/2026

Spanish property prices are rising three times faster than wagesProperty values have risen by 36.3% in three years, while salaries have increased by just 12.3%, making it harder for buyers to save for a deposit Buying a property in Spain is getting harder as prices continue to rise much faster than wages. Property..

Holiday rental licences on the Costa Cálida: What buyers need to know in 2026Spainora explains what buyers need to know before investing in a holiday rental in the Region of Murcia and beyond By Spainora   On May 21, 2026 the Spanish Supreme Court (ruling 620/2026) annulled the national short-term rental registry.. 09/09/2026

Read the September edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the September issue of Home & Living! We hope you’ve had a wonderful summer filled with sunshine, adventure, and plenty of time to recharge. As a new season begins, we’re delighted to bring you another issue packed with.. 04/09/2026

STO Media Group is looking for sales talent across Alicante, Murcia and AlmeríaSTO Media Group is looking for motivated field sales and telesales representatives to promote its growing portfolio of media brands Do you have a natural talent for sales and enjoy meeting people? STO Media Group could be looking for you.  .. 26/08/2026