España
Life in Spain, in its own words.
A masonry feed of stories from the España and Move to Spain categories, gathered in one place.
Move to Spain
Insurance Requirements for Spanish Visa Applications: What Expats Need to Know
Most long-stay Spanish visas require private health insurance. Here is what the policy must cover, how the rules differ by visa type, and what to check before you apply.
13 October 2026
España
The Discovery of America: Columbus, the Voyage of 1492, and What Followed
On 12 October 1492, Christopher Columbus made landfall in the Americas. The story of the voyage, the years that led to it, and the world it changed, with an interactive timeline.
12 October 2026
Move to Spain
Applying for a Spanish Visa? The Paperwork Starts Before the Application
Applying for a Spanish visa is rarely just a matter of filling in a form and turning up at an appointment. Depending on the visa and your circumstances, you may need to prepare identity documents, pho...
15 September 2026
Move to Spain
Spain Life Admin | Spend Less Time Chasing Paperwork
Living in Spain can involve a surprising amount of administration. Not necessarily difficult administration. Just a lot of it. There are documents to obtain, forms to complete, appointments to attend,...
14 September 2026
España
The MADRING Revolution | 5 Things That Make Madrid’s New F1 Circuit More Than Just a Race
Formula 1’s return to the Spanish capital is more than a simple calendar addition; it is the conclusion of a 45-year hiatus. The last time the pinnacle of motorsport roared through Madrid was 1981 at ...
10 September 2026
España
A Philippine Family Office’s Quiet Move To Spain
Zedista Stories | A Philippine Family Office: Privacy, Professionalism, and Trust Zedista Stories · Private Clients · Family Office A Philippine family office’s quiet move to Spain When one of the country’s wealthiest conglomerates decided to establish a presence in Europe, they needed more than a service provider. They needed a partner who understood discretion, [...]
7 July 2026
España
Pope Leo XIV to bless the Sagrada Família - A century‑old dream realised
Zedista | Pope Leo XIV to bless the Sagrada Família — A historic moment for Barcelona Historic Papal Visit · June 2026 Pope Leo XIV to bless the Sagrada Família: a century‑old dream realised On 10 June 2026, the Holy Father will celebrate Mass at Barcelona’s iconic basilica, inaugurate the Tower of Jesus Christ, and [...]
10 June 2026
España
The considered buyer’s guide to property in Spain.
Property & investment · Spain The considered buyer's guideto property in Spain. Spain received over 93,000 foreign property transactions in 2024 — nearly one in five of all purchases. The process is well-regulated and legally secure, but it is genuinely different from buying property in the UK, the US or most of Asia. This is [...]
8 June 2026
España
Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Journey to Spain | Timeline Of Events
Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Journey to Spain | Interactive Timeline Official itinerary · Holy See Pope Leo XIV in Spain6–12 June 2026 Apostolic journey across Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands — an interactive timeline of events, masses and historic meetings. Saturday, 6 June Madrid 08:00 Departure by airplane from Rome/Fiumicino to Madrid 10:30 Arrival [...]
3 June 2026
España
Pope Leo XIV in Spain - What Seven Days Reveals About a Country
Pope Leo XIV in Spain: What Seven Days Reveals About a Country in Conversation with Itself | Zedista Intelligence Spain · June 2026 Culture & History · Zedista Intelligence Pope Leo XIV in Spain: What Seven Days Reveals About a Country Six to twelve June. Madrid, Barcelona, Gran Canaria, Tenerife. The most consequential visitor Spain [...]
31 May 2026
España
The 24 per cent window - Understanding Spain's Beckham Law
Tax & fiscal strategy · Spain The 24 per centwindow. Spain’s Special Expatriate Tax Regime offers qualifying individuals a flat rate of 24% on Spanish income for up to six years. The window to apply is narrow, the eligibility conditions are specific, and missing it is irreversible. A briefing for those for whom it matters. [...]
28 May 2026
España
What Spain's Wealth Tax Means For You
Wealth & fiscal planning · Spain What Spain’s wealth taxmeans for you. Spain taxes the net wealth of its residents annually — and non-residents on their Spanish-located assets. For high-net-worth individuals, understanding the regional variations, the exemptions and the interaction with the Solidarity Tax is not optional. It is foundational to any serious Spain strategy. [...]
27 May 2026
Move to Spain
Shopping & Lifestyle - What Madrid does better than anywhere else.
Shopping & lifestyle · Madrid What Madrid doesbetter than anywhere else. London has its department stores. Paris has its boulevards. But Madrid has something rarer: a shopping culture that feels genuinely alive — unhurried, confident and deeply embedded in the way the city actually lives. Shopping & lifestyle 9 min read Madrid Guide Calle Serrano [...]
26 May 2026
España
How to Use Madrid's Public Transport in 2026
How to Use Madrid Public Transport 2026: Complete Guide for Residents | Zedista Living in Madrid How to Use Madrid's Public Transport in 2026 Updated March 202611 min read Madrid has one of the best public transport systems in Europe. The metro is fast, clean, and covers almost every corner of the city. The bus [...]
25 May 2026
España
After the career, before the rest of it.
Residency & visas · Non-Lucrative Visa After the career,before the rest of it. The Non-Lucrative Visa is Spain’s residency pathway for those who have built enough to live well without working. What it asks of you is specific. What it gives you in return is rather harder to quantify. Residency & visas 10 min read [...]
24 May 2026