Localista

Localista brings you hyperlocal news from across Spain, curated for expats and international residents. Stay informed about what's happening in your city with real-time news, emergency alerts, and practical expat resources — all in English.

KEY FEATURES:

Personalized Local News
Select your cities and neighborhoods to get a tailored news feed. Localista aggregates stories from trusted local sources so you never miss what matters in your area.

Multiple Cities
Living in Barcelona but planning a move to Valencia? Follow as many cities as you want. Switch between them instantly to stay informed everywhere.

Emergency Alerts
Get push notifications for breaking news and emergency situations in your selected locations. Stay safe with real-time alerts that matter.

Expat Resources
Practical guides on visas, healthcare (NIE, TIE, padron), banking, taxes, and daily life in Spain. Everything an expat needs, organized and accessible.

Bookmark & Save
Save articles to read later. Build your own library of important news and resources.

Cities Currently Covered:
Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Malaga, Alicante, Bilbao, San Sebastian, Granada, Palma de Mallorca, Tenerife, Las Palmas, Marbella, Cadiz, Cordoba, Salamanca, Zaragoza, Murcia, Vigo, A Coruna, Santander, Pamplona, Toledo, Segovia, Tarragona, Girona, Benidorm, Torrevieja, Fuengirola, Estepona, Nerja, Javea, Denia, Sitges, Ibiza, and more.

News Sources:
We aggregate from major English-language and local Spanish news outlets covering each city, including The Local Spain, Spain in English, Sur in English, Euro Weekly News, Olive Press, Costa Blanca News, Majorca Daily Bulletin, and many more.

Official Government Sources Referenced:
Information in the Expat Guide is sourced from official government websites including:
• sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es — Cita Previa appointments
• inclusion.seg-social.es — Spanish Social Security / Residency
• sanidad.gob.es — Ministry of Health (SNS)
• sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es — Agencia Tributaria (Tax Office)
• dgt.es — Dirección General de Tráfico (Driving)
• ine.es — Instituto Nacional de Estadística (Padrón)
• gov.uk/guidance/living-in-spain — UK Government guidance for Spain
All source links are accessible directly within the app.

DISCLAIMER: Localista is an independent app and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of any government entity. All government-related information is provided for general guidance only and is sourced from publicly available official websites. Users should always verify information directly with the relevant government authority.

No Ads. No Tracking. Just News.
Localista uses minimal analytics to improve the app experience. We don't sell your data or show intrusive ads. Your privacy matters.

Download Localista today and feel at home wherever you are in Spain.


CONTACT EMAIL:
[email protected]


PRIVACY POLICY URL (after GitHub Pages setup):
https://gothere-e5ea7.web.app/privacy-policy.html