Pine processionary caterpillars can seriously injure dogs. When the risk is highest, the symptoms and what to do if your dog touches one.
How Spanish electricity tariffs work and the smart plugs, timers and appliances that help you use cheaper hours and lower your bill.
Climate, fibre, time zone, the digital nomad visa and the Beckham law – why Spain attracts remote workers, and the downsides to know before you move.
Spanish keyboards, plugs, the three-year warranty, summer heat and recycling: what to know before you buy a laptop or set up a home office in Spain.
Liability insurance for dogs, vet health insurance and accident cover in Spain: what the law says and what to check before you sign.
How padel works, how to find courts and players in Spain, what gear beginners need and the etiquette to know.
When winter tyres or snow chains are required in Spain, what the 3PMSF and M+S markings mean, and how to buy and fit tyres.
How Christmas works in Spain: the El Gordo lottery on 22 December, Nochebuena, the twelve grapes, the Three Kings on 6 January and the key holiday...
When shops, banks and offices open in Spain, what is left of the siesta, typical mealtimes, Sunday trading rules and the August slowdown.
New or second-hand, dealer or private seller: what to check, which taxes you pay and how to transfer a car into your name in Spain.