Along with spring, autumn is the best season by far for walking and exercising outside. And where better to do that than in a beautiful setting out in nature? While the beach is great for the summer, I much prefer…
House prices have been steadily rising for quite some time now. But this has mainly been down to the popularity of second-hand properties, while the interest in new builds continued to fall. However, the latest statistics for the second quarter…
Maintaining a holiday-home in Spain costs €1,791 per year on average, according to research by a Spanish consumer organisation. Community fees are the biggest chunk of holiday-home ownership expenses, costing between €200 and €1,140 per annum, reveals the Organisation of…
Spain has long been famous for its beautiful calm Mediterranean beaches, one of the main reason why it is the number one location for Europeans to spend their summer vacation. Yet to a surfer, it is vastly different country. Take…
Although it is not mandatory to sell property in Spain assisted by a lawyer, it is highly advisable that you do; particularly if you are a non-resident. Lawyer and regular contributor Raymundo Larraín Nesbitt takes us through the advantages of…
From the Pyrenees to the Sierra Nevada, The Local looks at some of the best places in Spain to hit the slopes and enjoy the après-ski. With snow already falling across Spain's mountains, many of Spain's ski resorts are already…
Marbella has had a 12-month season unlike any other resort city on the Mediterranean Basin. With this 12 month season, there is far more activity here than in most other Spanish resort areas off season, and consequently, there are enquiries for…
Fulfilling that dream of owning a home on the Costa del Sol feels good once again as an investment. That long awaiting return to a poperty market with tales of growth in terms of more sales, growing numbers of new…
Airlines are opening up new routes to Malaga and increasing the frequency of their flights to the Andalucian City. This coupled with lower fuel prices resulting in lower fares and increasingly favourable exchange rates for many currencies against the euro…