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Madrid to Raffle 52 Affordable Rental Flats on 23 June — Rents Capped at 30% of Income

Madrid to Raffle 52 Affordable Rental Flats on 23 June — Rents Capped at 30% of Income

Aimed at under-50s and families with middle incomes, the Iberia Loreto 1 flats rent for €700–1,000 a month, including parking. Applications via emvsmadrid.es are open until 11 June.

Valencia's Ruta de Tapas Turia Returns 4–14 June — 34 Venues, Tapas and Beer for €4.50

Valencia's Ruta de Tapas Turia Returns 4–14 June — 34 Venues, Tapas and Beer for €4.50

Across 11 days, bars and restaurants from Russafa to El Cabanyal reinvent traditional Valencian recipes, each pairing a signature tapa with a Turia Stark beer

ALDI Spain Launches Summer Prize Giveaway — Over 100 Prizes Daily and a €12,000 Trip

ALDI Spain Launches Summer Prize Giveaway — Over 100 Prizes Daily and a €12,000 Trip

From 1 June to 31 July, every €15 purchase entered via the ALDI app counts towards daily prizes — from e-bikes to smartphones — plus a grand draw for a holiday of the winner's choice

A Venezuelan Web Designer Built a Free Coworking for Valencia's Women Freelancers

A Venezuelan Web Designer Built a Free Coworking for Valencia's Women Freelancers

Every Friday in a Sabadell bank office, up to ten women gather to work side by side. Founded by Venezuelan web designer Patricia Ordóñez, House of Freelancers has grown into a community with its own summit

Champagne, Concept Art, and Conspiracy Theories: Inside the Exclusive Opening of La Cotorra Gallery

Champagne, Concept Art, and Conspiracy Theories: Inside the Exclusive Opening of La Cotorra Gallery

Valencia's scene receives a high-octane upgrade as the city’s newest art hub debuts

Travelling with Pets in Europe: EU Toughens Rules and Fines from 22 April

Travelling with Pets in Europe: EU Toughens Rules and Fines from 22 April

Spain faces strict enforcement of animal identification laws, with potential fines reaching €200,000 for serious non-compliance

Spain’s Best Burger 2026: Galicia Dominates the 6th National Burger Championship

Spain’s Best Burger 2026: Galicia Dominates the 6th National Burger Championship

Ourense’s "SaboRosa" takes the top prize with a tribute to Galician flavours, followed by Santiago de Compostela and a gold-leafed contender from Valencia

The Cross and the Smartphone: The Paradoxes of Spanish Faith in the 21st Century

The Cross and the Smartphone: The Paradoxes of Spanish Faith in the 21st Century

As Spain secularises at record speed, a new "cool Catholicism" led by influencers and pop stars like Rosalía is reinventing ancient traditions for the Gen Z era

Valencia Court Orders Compensation for Residents Over Noise at City of Arts and Sciences

Valencia Court Orders Compensation for Residents Over Noise at City of Arts and Sciences

A landmark ruling awards €138,000 to neighbours and threatens the future of major festivals like Les Arts and Big Sound in the iconic district

Trump Administration Orders Investigation into the Death of Noelia Castillo

Trump Administration Orders Investigation into the Death of Noelia Castillo

A leaked diplomatic cable reveals US concerns over human rights and Spain’s euthanasia laws, sparking a fierce backlash from Spanish health officials

Easter Shopping in Spain: Supermarket and Shopping Centre Opening Hours for 2026

Easter Shopping in Spain: Supermarket and Shopping Centre Opening Hours for 2026

As millions take to the roads for the holidays, we break down the holiday schedules for Mercadona, Carrefour, and major shopping hubs in Valencia and beyond

Barcelona in April: Unmissable Events from Holy Week to Rosalía and Tame Impala

Barcelona in April: Unmissable Events from Holy Week to Rosalía and Tame Impala

Your ultimate guide to the Catalan capital this month: featuring world-class concerts, the 15th anniversary of the Beer Festival, and the prestigious BCN Film Fest.

Three Spanish Cities Named Among Time Out’s Best Cities in the World for 2026

Three Spanish Cities Named Among Time Out’s Best Cities in the World for 2026

Madrid, Valencia, and Bilbao secure spots in the prestigious top 50, praised for their culture, gastronomy, and exceptional quality of life.

Valencia Passes One of Spain's Strictest Laws to Curb Tourist Apartments

Valencia Passes One of Spain's Strictest Laws to Curb Tourist Apartments

Mayor María José Catalá enforces a three-tier limit to "bring order to the chaos", despite criticism from residents' associations over illegal rentals

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