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Spain’s Tourism Boom Hits New Records: What It Means for Residents in 2026 Spain News Published: 09 January 2026 09:36 CET Updated: 09 January 2026 10:36 CET

Spain is on track for another record-breaking tourism year, with close to 100 million foreign visitors and rising spending reshaping life in many regions in 2026. The boom brings jobs and investment, but also puts pressure on housing, prices and public services in the most popular areas.

Doctor Strikes, Longer Waits and Private Clinics: Spain’s Public Health System Under Pressure in 2026 Health News Published: 09 January 2026 08:40 CET Updated: 09 January 2026 09:40 CET

Spain’s National Health System is starting 2026 in a fragile position. Waiting lists are growing, doctors are mobilising for more strikes, and a...

2026 Social Security Freeze: What It Means for Spain’s Autónomos Spain News Published: 09 January 2026 08:23 CET Updated: 09 January 2026 09:23 CET

Spain has started 2026 by confirming that social security contributions for self-employed workers will stay at the same levels as in 2025. For...

Holding Gold and Silver in Spain: Tax, Reporting and Wealth Planning for Expats Expat Tips Published: 07 January 2026 09:31 CET Updated: 07 January 2026 10:31 CET

More expats in Spain are adding physical gold and silver to their portfolios as a hedge against inflation, currency swings and market shocks. Before...

Public Healthcare Entitlement and Online Applications in Spain: CAB Spain’s January 2026 Update Spain News Published: 07 January 2026 08:22 CET Updated: 07 January 2026 09:22 CET

Citizens Advice Bureau Spain has opened 2026 with two important pieces of guidance that affect how foreign residents access public healthcare....