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Registration Opens for 422 New Affordable Public Apartments in Madrid from €9 a Day

The Community of Madrid opens registration for 422 new public rental apartments in Pinto with pool, gym and garage, starting from €574 per month.
Dreambeach Festival Moves to Costa del Sol with New Venue in Vélez-Málaga

One of Spain’s most important electronic music festivals is heading to the Costa del Sol for the first time. Dreambeach Festival, a major name on the national and international EDM circuit, will relocate from Almería to Vélez-Málaga, where it will take place on 31 July and 1 August at the town’s fairground, next to the
Mijas to Build Multi-Million Euro Sports Complex with Olympic Pool in Las Lagunas

The town of Mijas has announced plans for a major new sports and leisure complex in the Dos Elías area of Las Lagunas, set to become one of the municipality’s most ambitious public infrastructure projects. The development will occupy two municipal plots totalling more than 11,300 square metres, located between Calle Vicente Aleixandre and Camino
Spain’s Tourism Nears Historic High as Visitor Numbers and Spending Rise in 2025

Spain’s tourism sector continues to show strong momentum, reaching 91.5 million international visitors by November 2025 — the highest figure ever recorded for this period, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE). With 5.8 million arrivals in November alone, tourist numbers grew by 3.4% year-on-year, putting the country within reach of the
Madrid City Council Plans to Turn El Retiro Pond into a Saltwater Squid Farm

Madrid plans a surreal transformation of El Retiro pond, replacing fresh water with salt water and introducing squid as part of a marine-themed project.
Madrid in 2026: Metro Line 6 Returns, A-5 Works End and New Neighborhoods Begin to Take Shape

2026 will be a key year for Madrid, with Metro Line 6 back in service, major road works nearing completion and new neighborhoods starting to welcome residents.
Madrid to Transform “Ugliest” Plaza de Jacinto Benavente with €9.5 Million Green Overhaul by 2027

Plaza de Jacinto Benavente will be transformed by 2027 with more green spaces, fewer cars, and a €9.5 million city investment aimed at pedestrianization and sustainability.
Alcobendas Approves Valdegrande, a New Neighborhood with 8,600 Homes and a Park Half the Size of El Retiro

Valdegrande, Alcobendas’ largest residential project in decades, will deliver 8,600 homes—over half subsidized—alongside extensive parks and new infrastructure in northern Madrid.
Madrid Formula 1 Circuit Passes FIA Verification as Construction Stays on Schedule

Madring passes FIA verification, confirming Madrid’s Formula 1 circuit is on track to host the Spanish Grand Prix in 2026.
Madrid Launches New Direct Flights to China

Madrid introduces a new direct flight route to China, offering affordable fares, modern aircraft, and improved connectivity for tourism and business travel.