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Mercadona's Matcha and Centella Body Cream Becomes a Summer Hit
Deliplus's new dual-texture body moisturiser, priced at €3.50, combines matcha, centella asiatica, and hyaluronic acid — and it's already going viral
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What to Eat (and Avoid) for a Healthy Heart: Spain's Cardiology Foundation Publishes Its Guidelines
Whole-milk dairy, processed meats, and anything with hydrogenated oils top the "limit" list — while rabbit, anchovies, and olive oil get the green light
Ouigo Is Releasing 5,000 Train Tickets Across Spain for €5 Each — Starting 11 May
The offer marks the operator's fifth anniversary in Spain and covers all routes through to December. The Ouigo says it has helped cut high-speed rail prices by 44% since entering the market.
Storm Weekend in Spain: Heavy Rain, Hail, and Orange Weather Alerts from Friday to Sunday
An Atlantic cyclone will merge with a new Mediterranean depression on Saturday — bringing up to 100 litres per square metre in the south-west and snow above 2,000 metres
Sheep Take Over the University: Guided Walks and Shearing Workshops at Madrid’s Complutense Campus
A flock of 70 Asturian sheep is grazing on the Moncloa campus until May 16, inviting the public to rediscover the ancient art of pastoralism in the heart of the capital
Spain Tops the World for Blue Flag Beaches in 2026 — and the Valencian Community Leads the Country
With 677 beaches awarded the international quality label this year, Spain has set its all-time record. Seven Spanish beaches have held the flag continuously since the programme began in 1987
Spain Will Allow a Cruise Ship with a Hantavirus Outbreak to Dock in the Canary Islands
Three deaths have already been confirmed on board the MV Hondius. The Andes strain — the only variant known to spread between humans — has been identified, and the Canary Islands' regional president is openly opposed to the decision.
A Court Has Ordered the Largest Medical Negligence Payout in Spanish History — €13.3 Million
A child suffered severe cerebral palsy after errors during delivery at Sagunto Hospital in 2019. His mother now hopes the compensation will pay for an adapted home and round-the-clock care.
Barcelona Is the Only Major Spanish Capital Where Rents Are Falling — Down 7.6% in a Year
Catalonia's rent control measures, now in place for two years across 271 municipalities, are bringing prices down. Madrid, meanwhile, remains the country's most expensive city at €23.3 per square metre.
