16 Things to Know Before You Go to Spain - Lonely Planet

Thinking about moving to Spain in 2026?⁠ ⁠ This video breaks down the 5 key things you actually need to figure out before making the leap.⁠ ⁠ Bring a big coffee (or a generous glass of Rioja).⁠ ⁠ Comment “2026” and I’ll send you the link to watch now! | Spain Revealed

Nine days in.⁠ ⁠ (Well… I filmed this a few days ago, so Manuela has clocked a few extra days of life experience 😅)⁠ ⁠ But this is something I’ve noticed again and again living in Spain: this country truly celebrates children.⁠ ⁠ Everywhere we went that day, people lit up when they saw our newborn.⁠ ⁠ They say it takes a village, and here, even in the middle of a bustling city, it can feel like that village is all around you.⁠ ⁠ Raising a child isn’t treated like a disruption to adult life. It’

Spain’s rumored 2030 property ‘ban’...is it actually happening?⁠ ⁠ Short answer: no.⁠ Longer answer: still no, but with a bit of nuance sprinkled on top.⁠ ⁠ The headlines say you won’t be able to sell or rent a home in Spain from 2030 unless it meets a certain energy rating (usually E or D).⁠ ⁠ That’s based on an OLD draft of the EU directive that was dropped long before the law was approved.⁠ ⁠ Here’s what actually passed:⁠ Each EU country (including Spain) has to reduce the average energy use