Spain

Residences

This 16th-century Renaissance palace in Spain is now a five-star hotel

A 16th-century Spanish Renaissance palace has been transformed into a luxury stay, blending historic grandeur, thermal wellness experiences and even a menu for four-legged guests.

14/08/2026

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Half a million visitors flock to Spain’s path of total solar eclipse

Spain witnessed its first total solar eclipse in more than a century on Wednesday 12 August, drawing millions of people to viewing sites across the north of the country as the Moon passed directly in front of the Sun.

13/08/2026

Europe News

Moroccan migrants arrested over alleged sexual assaults in Ceuta

Two men have been remanded in custody over alleged sexual assaults on minors, while a judge has ordered the deportation of a third.

12/08/2026

Nature

Solar eclipse: How will animals react when the sun goes dark?

Today's rare solar eclipse is thrilling for humans, but animals will face something they can't prepare for: sudden confusing darkness in the middle of the day.

12/08/2026

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Spain’s Huelva blaze threatens homes, 800 evacuated amid severe drought

A massive wildfire in Spain’s Huelva province has forced 800 evacuations, burned around 20,000 hectares and comes during Europe’s worsening drought crisis.

11/08/2026

Travel News

Dog-friendly beaches in Spain: Where to swim with your pet this summer

Spain has more than 100 dog-friendly beaches. Before travelling with your pet, check which stretches of sand allow dogs and the local rules in each area.

11/08/2026

Europe News

Ceuta leader wants migrant detention centre after mass influx

Some 72,000 migrants breached the border in an unprecedented and deadly rush between 30-31 July, with 70,000 having since returned to Morocco, according to Spanish government figures.

10/08/2026

Europe News

Firefighters struggle to put out three wildfires in southwestern Spain

Europe has suffered a succession of heatwaves and droughts this year, which scientists say have been aggravated by human-generated climate change.

10/08/2026

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Firefighters battle wildfire in eastern Spain's Castellón

More than 300 firefighters and 21 aircraft are battling a wildfire in Tírig, eastern Spain, which has burned 810 hectares since breaking out on Friday.

10/08/2026

Culture news

Prado Museum reimagines masterpieces 'in light' of solar eclipse

The Prado Museum in Madrid has unveiled "El Prado in the Light of the Eclipse", an audiovisual work using AI and digital art to show how an eclipse reshapes iconic paintings in its collection.

10/08/2026

Europe News

Spain to introduce retaliatory border checks on travellers from Italy

Rome had earlier said it "does not accept ultimatums or impositions from abroad regarding national security and border control."

07/08/2026

Europe News

Spanish police dismantle major Mediterranean migrant smuggling network

Investigators believe the group was responsible for at least 64 migrant smuggling operations in which more than 2,000 people were brought to Spain, generating profits of more than €24 million.

07/08/2026

Earth News

Is regenerative farming a ‘ray of hope’ against Europe’s wildfires?

Europe’s regenerative farmers are providing vital wildfire protection – but they need more support.

05/08/2026

Europe News

Morocco says it warned Spain after court ruling on migration

Spain's Supreme Court ruled on 8 July that migrants arriving by sea should not be returned as quickly as others and Madrid has blamed criminal gangs for spreading misinformation about the ruling.

04/08/2026

Travel News

Iberia to charter a special plane for the total solar eclipse

The Spanish flag carrier will livestream the entire celestial event, so you can see the solar corona from 30,000 feet.

04/08/2026

Earth News

Can reintroducing bison protect Spain from wildfires?

As Spain faces a wave of wildfires, a study led by Rewilding Spain asks if European bison could curb undergrowth and make forests more fire-resilient.

04/08/2026

Europe News

At least 88 dead in Ceuta migrant rush, Spanish officials say

Most of the estimated 60,000 people who rushed into Spain's north African territory, most by swimming, have returned to Morocco since the territory's largest mass migrant crossing.

03/08/2026

Europe News

Morocco says initial probe shows 11 people died trying to reach Ceuta

Rabat said its figures only reflect migrants who died while attempting to rush into Spain's north African exclave, but are working with Spanish authorities to identify all fatalities, including those in Ceuta.

03/08/2026

Europe News

Vast majority of illegal entries in Ceuta returned to Morocco, EU says

After around 60,000 irregular migrants entered the Ceuta Spanish enclave in North Africa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said this Saturday that "the vast majority of those who arrived illegally have returned to Morocco."

01/08/2026

Europe News

22 EU leaders call for emergency talks over Ceuta migrant crisis

The letter came as Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez hit out at some EU members over their response to the crisis.

01/08/2026

Europe News

Ceuta situation returns to normal as death toll climbs to 67

Under the watch of Spanish soldiers and police, the last remaining young migrants continued crossing back over the border to Morocco on Saturday morning.

01/08/2026

The Cube

False claims about devastating wildfires spread in Spain

A fabricated newspaper front page and misleading posts about solar farms are among the claims circulating during Spain’s devastating wildfire season.

31/07/2026

Europe News

60,000 migrants cross into Spain's Ceuta from Morocco in a single day

Authorities estimate that around 60,000 migrants had crossed ​into ​the enclave of Ceuta ⁠in North Africa over ​the past 24 hours, as ​they ​rushed ⁠by sea and ⁠land from Morocco.

31/07/2026

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Thousands of migrants storm Ceuta border from Morocco

Thousands crossed into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, prompting local authorities to request a national emergency and military support.

30/07/2026

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Drone footage captures massive Castellon wildfire in eastern Spain

Wildfires continue to burn across Spain as crews battle blazes in Castellon and Zamora, with thousands evacuated and aircraft supporting firefighting efforts.

30/07/2026

Ecotech

Inside the ‘magic’ tech that harvests water from dry air

Europe’s tourist islands are facing severe water stress. Is tech that harvests water from dry air a solution?

30/07/2026