Spain has two rates of sales tax: one for the mainland and the Balearic Islands and another lower rate for the Canary Islands. Although this can mean lower prices in stores for those living on the Islas Afortunadas (Fortunate Isles), in the era of eCommerce not everything is working out so well. ...

Using your smartphone or tablet can help you save money by downloading some of the many free apps on the market for both iOS and Android. We’ve tried and tested some of the best money saving apps for anyone that lives in Spain. ...

There are many international stores that have entered the Spanish market over the last couple of years to compete with national independent and chain stores. Whether online or in store, this increased competition has led to lower prices and more aggressive offers. We've selected some below, with information about promos and how to get money-off vouchers. ...

The recession has led to new opportunities for buying and selling quality children’s and adults’ secondhand clothes, footwear and accessories in Spain. We checked a couple of the biggest websites to see how they work. ...