A new survey reveals what those of us who live here already know: that moving to Spain will make you happier and healthier but will likely see your career prospects take a back seat.
No province in Spain has more British residents than Alicante. But believe it not there are some towns and villages with no Brits at all, albeit not many. But if you are interested to know where they are or become the first British resident to move in then read on.
How many English-speaking folk live in Spain and where all they all?
Here's what you need to know about where all the Australians, Canadians, Irish, Brits, Indians, New Zealanders, South Africans and Americans live in Spain.
Moving is never easy but upping sticks for a new life abroad is even tougher. The Local caught up with two expats to find out about what they wish they’d known before the big move.
The stress of the ongoing uncertainty around Brexit and the failure of the UK government to take steps to guarantee the rights of expats has put the health of many of those Britons living in France and Spain on the line.
The British government said on Friday it will scrap the 15-year rule that had barred many British voters living abroad from casting a ballot in general elections back home.
Britain will have to reach a deal to pay for the healthcare of its citizens in Spain once the country leaves the EU, Spain’s foreign minister has said.
Brits living in other European countries are among the most likely to want the UK to stay in the EU. In a new video from The Local, eight of them tell us why.
At the aptly-named "Euro Bar" in Spain's Benalmadena, the outdoor patio is brimming with drinkers basking in the warm afternoon sun, English wafting from the tables in this built-up expatriate haunt on the Costa del Sol.
The British couple who have been living in a garage since their dream villa was demolished over so-called planning irregularities eight years ago have won their bid for compensation. But they are not happy about it.
More Spaniards than ever are leaving Spain to live abroad, the latest figures show, showing many still believe the best opportunities lie elsewhere despite claims that the nation is on the road to economic recovery.
British nationals who have been living abroad for less than 15 years will be allowed to vote in the EU referendum, while EU citizens in the UK will have no say on whether the UK stays in the European Union.
The number of foreigners living in Spain fell in 2014 for the third straight year, official data showed on Tuesday as the country struggles with a sky-high unemployment rate.
The deadline for registering to vote in the UK general elections is fast approaching, but not all UK expats will be casting their vote. We talked to Brits around Europe about why they will be voting – or not.
In the latest instalment of my Spanish career, The Local speaks to Émilie Emond, a 25-year-old French woman who just landed her first job in Madrid after an internship with the French culture and language foundation, the Alliance Française.
Foreigners, mainly British, have rushed to take advantage of a 30 percent fall in prices since 2010, leading to a 300 percent increase in purchases on the Costa Blanca compared with the start of the economic crisis, according to new figures released last week.
You can't always expect the British consulate will help you if you are in trouble: that was the key message for British expats given by Britain's Ambassador to Spain during a recent television interview.
