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. …

If you’re living in Spain you are spoilt for choice when it comes to deals and discounts websites. There’s a wealth of choice for getting great …

In Spain, you have many options for buying food, but as you can imagine, there are significant differences between the options. Let’s have a look at …

Update: I’ve since left Barcelona for Cascais, and the reasoning is in Why I Left Barcelona. The comparison below reflects my thinking when I wrote it …

Buying a car in Spain as an expat is more involved than in many other countries. You have to navigate the used car market, understand local …