An important procedure that you need to do for newborns in Barcelona is to obtain the NIE card. A NIE number is a “Número de Identificación …

TL;DR — Barcelona Rental Reality in 2026 Average rent: ~€1,550/month for a 1-bed, ~€2,050/month for a 2-bed (up 40-50% from 2020) Rent control is real: All …

Barcelona is one of the most popular cities in the world, and many people who come for a few months end up staying longer, sometimes even …

Beach tennis is a sport that is becoming popular in Spain, and of course, Barcelona is a perfect place to practice this sport. Many tennis and …

Barcelona is quite a bike-friendly city. The number of bike lanes is always on the increase, and in general, drivers are quite conscious and respectful of …

As a foreigner living in Spain, you have the dubious pleasure of having to declare all your assets abroad. Welcome to Spain! In this post, I’ll …

Barcelona is a fantastic place for food lovers. There is a wide variety of cuisines available to cater for all tastes and price points. Here are …

TL;DR: The must-have apps for Barcelona in 2026 are FreeNow (taxis), Smou (parking, Bicing, EV charging — the city’s all-in-one mobility app), Glovo (delivery), TMB (metro …

If you are staying in Barcelona for a few months, or have moved there permanently (great decision!), you probably know that transportation options abound. You have …

Coworking spaces are a great way to get to know people and get work done, especially if you don’t have a home office and need a …

If you’re a foreign national living in Spain and you’re married, you should be well informed about the economic systems of marriage that exist in Spain …

If you are an expat in Spain and you’re looking for private health insurance, there are three major players worth seriously considering: Sanitas, AXA, and Adeslas. …