The Journal

Gemswell Surf Madrid is being built next to the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid – Europe’s largest surf lagoon with artificial waves, scheduled to open in spring 2027.

According to Tinsa by Accumin, in the first quarter of 2026, homes in Spain’s coastal municipalities rose by 13.5% year-on-year to €1,992 per m².

IVA, AJD, and other costs when buying a new-build property in Spain in 2026. We explain rates, calculation examples, and the full transaction budget.

14 steps to buying a new-build property in Spain in 2026: budget, NIE, developer check, contract, mortgage, handover, notary, and taxes.

Dmitry Kesadov explores cava, Corpinnat, the history of Spanish sparkling wine, and producers whose wines are worth looking for in 2026.

According to S&P Global Ratings, home prices in Spain will rise by 9.1% in 2026, and in 2027–2028 the country will become Europe’s leader in price growth.

Dmitry Kesadov explains how football, sport, winemaking, and gastronomy intertwine in Spain – from Iniesta and Silva to great Spanish wines.

On 12 August 2026, a rare total solar eclipse will be visible in Spain. In Torrevieja, it will be partial but very deep: the Moon will cover around 98.58% of the solar disk.

Dmitry Kesadov explains the difference between tasca, tapas bar, chiringuito, marisquería, casquería, asador, and pulpería – and where to discover authentic Spanish gastronomy.