To buy a property in Spain or to open a bank account in Spain, you’ll need to apply for a foreigners’ identity number which is known as a NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero). This is basically a government-assigned number for foreigners in Spain.

If you own a property in Spain as a non-resident you must pay tax on the property, known as ‘Modelo 210’. We made a a simple overview/guide of the tax system

Buying rural land in Spain is a daunting process. You should contact an independent Spanish rural property surveyor or an attorney before proceeding with the purchase.

Our short guide to the popular areas were most Europeans choose to retire when moving to Spain, Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca, Balearics, Canary Islands and more

There are many costs to take into account when buying a property in Spain, it is important that you factor this in from the start, getting an surprise extra cost of 12-14% is not particularly pleasant so make sure to add this into your calculations from the start.

Whether you’re an expat living on the sunny shores of Spain, or a tourist soaking up a few weeks of sun, discovering the rich and eclectic gastronomy on offer is a must.