https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed If you’re thinking about retiring to Spain this year, but don’t know where you want to base yourself yet, here's what you need to consider first. https://www.thelocal.es/20260313/what-to-consider-when-deciding-where-to-retire-to-in-spain-in-2026 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:15:55 +0100 what-to-consider-when-deciding-where-to-retire-to-in-spain-in-2026 Spain allows taxpayers to get an income tax deduction of between €1,150 and €2,550 per year if they share a home with a parent or grandparent over the age of 65. These are the requirements and other key information. https://www.thelocal.es/20260212/how-to-get-a-tax-deduction-if-you-live-with-an-elderly-relative-in-spain Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:05:34 +0100 how-to-get-a-tax-deduction-if-you-live-with-an-elderly-relative-in-spain Are you a British national who is dreaming of retiring to Spain this year? Here's how much pension you'll need to be able to afford a comfortable retirement in Spain in 2026. https://www.thelocal.es/20260205/is-my-uk-pension-enough-to-live-in-spain-in-2026 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:40:51 +0100 is-my-uk-pension-enough-to-live-in-spain-in-2026 If you’re a retiree and are thinking of moving to Spain, besides visas, your main concern will be how to get your pension payments in Spain so you can afford to live here comfortably. https://www.thelocal.es/20241016/how-to-transfer-a-uk-pension-to-spain Wed, 16 Oct 2024 08:59:13 +0200 how-to-transfer-a-uk-pension-to-spain If you're a retiree and you own a home in Spain, there are several alternative ways you can use it to help guarantee extra income to top up your pension, and they don't involve selling or renting your home out in the conventional sense. https://www.thelocal.es/20241128/five-ways-to-use-your-spanish-property-to-safeguard-your-retirement Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:06:13 +0100 five-ways-to-use-your-spanish-property-to-safeguard-your-retirement The application start date for Spain's cheap holiday scheme for pensioners is this week, with new discounts and allowances for pets. Here's how foreigners can get a cheap break in Spain, as well as where they can travel to, who is eligible and how to apply. https://www.thelocal.es/20210819/imserso-everything-to-know-about-spains-cheap-holiday-scheme-for-retirees Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:01:05 +0200 imserso-everything-to-know-about-spains-cheap-holiday-scheme-for-retirees New rankings have revealed that Spain has the worst quality of retirement in the EU, falling behind countries like Russia and Mexico on the international index. https://www.thelocal.es/20250912/spain-has-worst-quality-of-retirement-in-the-eu-study-claims Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:32:31 +0200 spain-has-worst-quality-of-retirement-in-the-eu-study-claims If you've spent your working life at home, looking after children, managing the house and doing chores, then you too could have the right to a pension in Spain. https://www.thelocal.es/20250826/what-pension-rights-do-housewives-have-in-spain Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:01:16 +0200 what-pension-rights-do-housewives-have-in-spain Age in Spain, the only national charity dedicated to supporting older English speakers across the country, is launching a Support and Advocacy Service to provide hands-on, personalised help to those facing complex challenges in their daily lives. https://www.thelocal.es/20250603/age-in-spain-launches-new-service-for-elderly-english-speakers Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:37:11 +0200 age-in-spain-launches-new-service-for-elderly-english-speakers In Spain it's perfectly legal to draft and write your own will without the help of a notary, but there are a few requirements. Here's everything you need to know. https://www.thelocal.es/20230403/how-to-draft-a-will-in-spain-without-a-notary Mon, 03 Apr 2023 17:23:43 +0200 how-to-draft-a-will-in-spain-without-a-notary Spain has long been the country of choice for retirees from northern European countries such as the UK, but could it also be the best overseas option for American pensioners? That's what a new study has concluded. https://www.thelocal.es/20250415/spain-crowned-best-country-for-americans-to-retire-to Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:40:38 +0200 spain-crowned-best-country-for-americans-to-retire-to Thinking about retiring to Spain and wondering how much you'll need in savings to live comfortably? Find out which amount of money you should aim for. https://www.thelocal.es/20250306/how-much-money-do-i-need-in-savings-for-a-good-retirement-in-spain Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:41:27 +0100 how-much-money-do-i-need-in-savings-for-a-good-retirement-in-spain Thinking about retiring to Spain on the non-lucrative visa? There isn't an upper age limit to apply but there are other age-related matters which could make your application unsuccessful or at least more challenging. https://www.thelocal.es/20250212/is-there-an-age-limit-for-spains-non-lucrative-visa Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:48:24 +0100 is-there-an-age-limit-for-spains-non-lucrative-visa Spain’s long trouble-ridden Dependency Law seems set to finally be approved, with a raft of measures proposed to cut waiting lists and widen the safety net for dependent and elderly people. https://www.thelocal.es/20250213/how-changes-to-spains-dependency-law-affect-foreigners Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:25:03 +0100 how-changes-to-spains-dependency-law-affect-foreigners If you're a non-EU citizen planning on retiring to Spain, regardless of whether you're from the UK, Australia, the US or Canada, there's now only one choice when it comes to visas that will allow you to reside in the country. https://www.thelocal.es/20250117/the-only-visa-brits-and-americans-can-now-apply-for-to-retire-to-spain Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:22:17 +0100 the-only-visa-brits-and-americans-can-now-apply-for-to-retire-to-spain If you’re a foreigner planning on retiring to Spain, find out what taxes you’ll be liable to pay on your pension, if you're exempt and how it all works. https://www.thelocal.es/20241011/what-taxes-do-foreign-pensioners-in-spain-pay Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:27:26 +0200 what-taxes-do-foreign-pensioners-in-spain-pay Spain has long been a popular retirement destination for foreigners, but new survey data has revealed the top towns retirees moving to Spain tend to go for. https://www.thelocal.es/20240801/ranked-the-favourite-towns-of-foreign-retirees-in-spain Thu, 01 Aug 2024 16:44:49 +0200 ranked-the-favourite-towns-of-foreign-retirees-in-spain If you're a pensioner in Spain, it's worth knowing that there are several benefits available to you, in order to help you out with rising living costs. https://www.thelocal.es/20240618/revealed-five-subsidies-pensioners-in-spain-can-claim Tue, 18 Jun 2024 12:47:26 +0200 revealed-five-subsidies-pensioners-in-spain-can-claim If you live in Spain but can't use the public health system as a result of not having social security, there is another way to access public healthcare. Find out if this ‘special agreement’ is right for you or if you're better off getting private healthcare. https://www.thelocal.es/20220811/healthcare-in-spain-what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-the-convenio-especial Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:25:37 +0200 healthcare-in-spain-what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-the-convenio-especial Many foreigners dream of retiring to Spain and living out their old age in sunny Mediterranean climes, but where are the best cities to retire to in Spain according to Spanish people? https://www.thelocal.es/20240507/the-best-cities-to-retire-to-in-spain-according-to-spaniards Tue, 07 May 2024 18:10:54 +0200 the-best-cities-to-retire-to-in-spain-according-to-spaniards