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Earthquake safety: what to do if the ground starts shakingAs tremors continue across the province, authorities have issued practical guidance on how to stay safe before, during and after a seismic event With Granada's seismic activity showing little sign of easing, authorities have used the ongoing situation.. 19/08/2026

Spain's Mediterranean coast is quietly becoming a major destination for swinger tourismFrom Murcia and Alicante to the Costa del Sol and beyond, liberal leisure is growing fast along southern Spain's coastline this summer Spain has long been known for its sunshine, beaches and relaxed attitude to life, but there's another kind of.. 19/08/2026

British woman hospitalised after seven-metre fall from abandoned property in LanzaroteEmergency crews faced a tricky rescue operation in Puerto del Carmen just before midnight on Sunday A 32-year-old British woman is in hospital after falling around seven metres from the terrace of an abandoned property in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote.. 19/08/2026

Mediterranean nears 30°C as Spain braces for temperatures of up to 44°CThe latest heatwave is adding to already unusually warm Mediterranean waters, with temperatures above 30°C recorded in some areas Spain is facing another day of intense summer heat, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 44°C in parts.. 19/08/2026

Budget Imserso holidays go on sale for pensioners in the Region of Murcia this SeptemberSales for the 2026-2027 season open on September 16 for priority members across Spain and September 17 for everyone else Pensioners across the Region of Murcia and the rest of Spain will soon be able to get their hands on this year's Imserso trips.. 19/08/2026

Spain has lost more than 4,000 people to the heat this summerMore than 1,100 people have died from the heat in Spain in the first half of August alone The human cost of this summer's heat is becoming increasingly stark. New figures from Spain's Daily Mortality Monitoring System (MoMo) show that 1,108 deaths.. 18/08/2026

British boy, four, fighting for his life after near-drowning at Mallorca yacht club poolA lifeguard's swift intervention and rapid emergency response may have saved the child's life after he was found submerged on Monday morning A four-year-old British boy remains in a serious condition in hospital after coming close to drowning.. 18/08/2026

British tourists are back in the Balearics in bigger numbers than before the pandemic, and across Spain they're the undisputed number oneNew figures confirm the UK is Spain's single largest tourism market by a considerable margin, with the Balearics finally surpassing pre-Covid British visitor numbers in 2026 If you've been to Mallorca, Ibiza or Menorca lately and noticed just.. 18/08/2026

Spain avoids another mass migrant arrival as Morocco tightens border controlsMoroccan authorities made hundreds of arrests and heavily reinforced the land and sea routes towards Ceuta Ceuta has avoided another major migrant arrival after Morocco mounted a huge security operation to stop people reaching the Spanish border on.. 17/08/2026

Bars and restaurant terraces in Spain could be forced to close during heatwavesOutdoor services will be suspended across Spain when temperatures hit 42°C unless businesses meet strict requirements to protect staff If you’re planning to enjoy a drink or meal outside during one of Spain’s increasingly intense heatwaves.. 17/08/2026

Retirement age in Spain rises to 67 in 2027Spain’s retirement age reaches 67 next year, but you could still retire at 65 depending on how long you’ve paid into the system Are you already dreaming of the day you can relegate the suit to the back of the wardrobe in favour of flip.. 17/08/2026

Granada shaken by 4.8 magnitude earthquake as 98 aftershocks follow through the nightNo serious injuries reported but hundreds of inspection requests flood in as residents describe a terrifying few hours It started with a sound. "A kind of strange creaking," one resident recalled, before the tremor hit. "Absolutely everything.. 17/08/2026

Spain weather forecast August 17-20: Scorching temperatures followed by storms, hail and heavy rainMuch of Spain will see temperatures above 35°C this week, with some areas reaching 40°C before storms bring a dramatic change Weather alerts for extremely high temperatures on Tuesday August 18   Spain is in for another mixed week.. 17/08/2026

Plastic bags, mini shampoos and wrapped fruit all set to vanish from Spanish shopsThe new EU packaging law lands in Spain this week, reshaping how shops sell everything from fruit to toiletries A sweeping new EU packaging law comes into force across Spain this Wednesday August 12 and it's set to change everything from the labels.. 14/08/2026

Buying a home in Spain with cash is becoming increasingly rare as prices push more buyers towards mortgagesThe proportion of cash purchases has fallen to a five-year low, with rising property prices eroding the savings advantage that once allowed many buyers to avoid borrowing altogether Something is shifting in Spain's property market. Cash purchases.. 14/08/2026

Spanish airports hit new July record as Alicante passenger numbers soarMore than 34 million passengers travelled through Spanish airports in July with Alicante among the fastest-growing major airports Spain's airports had their busiest July on record, with 34.4 million passengers passing through Aena's Spanish.. 14/08/2026

Diesel discount in Spain set to rise to 20 cents in SeptemberThe government is increasing the planned diesel discount after diesel prices across Spain jumped 15.7% in July There’s finally some good news for motorists as the government has just announced that drivers in Spain will get a bigger discount.. 14/08/2026

If you own a holiday home in Spain you could cut your electricity bill with Spanish EnergySpanish Energy offers a free, plain English review of your bill with no obligation to switch Second home owners in Spain could be paying more than they need to on electricity without realising it. That's according to Spanish Energy, which specialises.. 13/08/2026

Spain has already burned through 38% more forest this year than at the same point in 2025, and the worst weeks may still be aheadMore than 226,000 hectares have been destroyed since January, with 43 major fires recorded compared to 24 in the same period last year Spain's wildfire crisis is deepening. Official figures from the Ministry for Ecological Transition show that 226.. 13/08/2026

Petrol prices in Spain hover around €1.80 a litre ahead of August bank holiday rushThe average cost of filling a 55-litre tank in Spain has reached €99.30 as millions of drivers prepare to hit the road Petrol prices in Spain are finally showing signs of settling down a bit after rising sharply last week, although drivers heading.. 13/08/2026