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Overcharging Scam at Shops Petrol Stations and Restaurants in Spain Expat Tips Published: 23 April 2025 13:48 CET Updated: 23 April 2025 22:33 CET

A growing number of people across Spain are discovering they've been charged for things they never bought — snacks, drinks, even scratch cards — quietly added to their bill at small shops and petrol stations. Sometimes it's a scam. Sometimes it's a pattern. Either way, it’s time to call it...

Guardia Civil traffic officer monitoring vehicles on a Spanish highway with radar device

New Traffic Rules in Spain for Summer 2025 Expat Tips Published: 21 April 2025 13:55 CET Updated: 21 April 2025 17:14 CET

Planning to drive in Spain this summer? Be aware of the latest traffic regulations introduced in 2025 to avoid hefty fines.

EU flag with missing puzzle piece revealing the word Brexit in UK flag colors – symbolizing post-Brexit separation

Post-Brexit Compliance in Spain: What UK Expats Still Need to Do in 2025 Expat Tips Published: 20 April 2025 15:09 CET Updated: 22 April 2025 01:23 CET

Although the Brexit deadline passed years ago, many British expats in Spain are still unsure what steps they need to take to remain fully compliant in...

Tourists walking along a busy promenade in Spain on a sunny day, 2025

Which Regions in Spain Will Charge a Tourist Tax in 2025? Expat Tips Published: 18 April 2025 15:12 CET Updated: 30 July 2025 15:23 CET

Planning a trip to Spain in 2025? Some regions have introduced or updated their tourist tax policies — while others have scrapped them altogether....

A scenic view of rustic farmland in Andalucía, ideal for legal rural home building

Building on rustic land Andalucia guide 2025 Expat Tips Published: 04 April 2025 15:16 CET Updated: 26 April 2025 18:34 CET

Thinking of building your dream finca in the Spanish countryside? Before you leave the rat race and buy that rustic land in Andalucía, make sure you...