ANDALUCIA LIFESTYLE

Halloween and All Saints' Day in Spain: Traditions and everything you need to knowThe holiday has grown in popularity in recent years—here is all you need to know about Halloween and the related holiday of All Saints’ Day in Spain   In recent times, Halloween has become ever more popular in Spain. No longer.. 28/10/2026

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

November 8: Hike the Almería countryside for just €3Almería Provincial Council is offering limited places on the GR 244 route Nature lovers in Almería can spend Sunday November 8 on the GR 244 at Collados de Benizalón, in an outing organised by the Almería Provincial Council.. 26/10/2026

Is the menú del día still a bargain in Spain?Prices are up 3.5% in a year but Murcia has one of the best deals for a lunch break A menú del día is one of those simple pleasures we all associate with Spain, but with the cost of living creeping up, this lunchtime treat delivers far.. 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

Online errands could save households in Spain €2,140 a yearNew research estimates people save 177 hours annually by managing banking, shopping, insurance and official paperwork digitally Doing the weekly shop, booking a medical appointment or sorting out paperwork no longer has to mean travelling across town... 22/10/2026

Smoking in Spain falls to its lowest level in more than 30 yearsThe number of daily smokers has more than halved since 1993, but heavy drinking is becoming more common and obesity remains a concern across the country Smoking is becoming less common in Spain, with just 15.4% of people aged over 15 now lighting.. 21/10/2026

Spain's 2027 holiday calendar: When to plan your next long weekendThe new calendar offers several three-day breaks and a chance to enjoy five days off in December, depending on where you live Anyone hoping to get next year’s holidays organised can start planning, with Spain’s 2027 work calendar now published.. 16/10/2026

ASSSA Open Weeks return: A chance to get to know the company and its services first-hand ASSSA Insurance is once again holding its Open Weeks, an initiative that, for another year, will enable the company to engage more closely with its policyholders and with anyone interested in learning more about its health insurance products.  .. 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

Where you live in Andalucía can mean a €52,000 income gapNew tax data shows Málaga’s wealthiest postcode earning over five times more than Seville’s poorest The gap between Andalucía’s richest and poorest postcodes has reached a striking €52,778, according to new figures.. 12/10/2026

Spain launches “Nothing is thrown away here” campaign at record breaking food fairAgriculture minister Luis Planas opens Fruit Attraction as new advertising push targets waste in Spanish kitchens Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled a new campaign aimed squarely at what happens in our own kitchens, under the catchy slogan.. 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

Could your school receipts reduce your next tax bill?Families in several Spanish regions can claim relief on education costs, but only if they keep the right paperwork September’s school shopping can leave a noticeable dent in the household budget. Stationery, uniforms, textbooks and language lessons.. 07/10/2026

Three months left in 2026: Elysium Wealth Advisors on why now is the time to get your finances in orderA few practical steps before the year ends could make a real difference to your peace of mind in 2027 With autumn well underway and the year drawing to a close, there's a natural moment for reflection that comes around every September and October... 30/09/2026

Need time off to care for a loved one? Spain gives you five paid daysWho qualifies, what paperwork you need and what the Supreme Court has now clarified If a family member falls seriously ill or needs an operation, Spanish employees are entitled to up to five working days of paid leave to look after them, with no loss.. 29/09/2026

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

Turning 65 without a full work record? You may still be entitled to a pensionThe non-contributory pension offers a guaranteed income and free healthcare to those who never built up enough Social Security contributions Not everyone reaches retirement age in Spain with the fifteen years of contributions the general Social Security.. 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