Atlético lose 1-0 at Marseille in final friendly
Atlético de Madrid wrapped up their summer programme with a 1-0 defeat away to Olympique de Marseille at the Orange Vélodrome on 14 August 2026, a lone Paixão strike separating the sides before La Liga begins
L'Atlético battu 1-0 à Marseille pour son dernier amical
L'Atlético de Madrid a bouclé sa pré-saison par une défaite 1-0 sur la pelouse de l'Olympique de Marseille au Vélodrome, ce 14 août 2026, avant d'entamer la nouvelle Liga
What insurance do you need in the Balearics?
Home, car, liability, boat: in Spain almost nothing is legally compulsory for individuals, except a few precise cases. A clear guide for a newcomer settling in Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza or Formentera.
Where to live in the Balearics: which island suits you?
Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca or Formentera: where to live by budget and lifestyle, with 2026 prices to back it up. Mallorca to live, Ibiza to vibe, Formentera to breathe, Menorca to settle.
Exchanging your driving licence in the Balearics
EU and Irish licences stay valid until they expire; British holders must exchange within 6 months of becoming resident; Americans must sit the Spanish test. The process at the Palma Jefatura.
How does healthcare work when you live in the Balearics?
Spanish healthcare is universal and free at the point of use, but in the Balearics insularity changes everything: what it means depending on whether you live in Palma, Menorca, Ibiza or Formentera.
Do you need a visa to live in the Balearic Islands?
British and American nationals need a visa to live in the Balearics beyond 90 days; Irish and EU citizens do not. The 2026 picture after the end of the golden visa.
What does it cost to live in the Balearics in 2026?
Housing, groceries, energy, salaries: what it really costs to live in the Balearics in 2026, island by island. Budget from about 2,400 euros a month for a couple in Palma.
Renting a home in the Balearics: how not to get caught out
2026 prices, the temporada contract trap, deposits and scams: everything you need to rent in the Balearics without getting caught out.
How to get your NIE number in the Balearic Islands
Your NIE in the Balearics made simple: form EX-15, the modelo 790 fee, a cita previa, and above all the right office depending on whether you live on Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza or Formentera.
Moving to the Balearic Islands: your first 90 days
The week-by-week roadmap to settle in the Balearics over your first 90 days: a roof first, then empadronamiento, your NIE and residency, IB-Salut healthcare, and finally the bank, energy, transport and school.
How to open a bank account in the Balearic Islands
Three documents open a Spanish account in the Balearics: your passport, your NIE (or a non-resident certificate), and proof of address. Opening is free, and one island bank founded in 1880 is worth a look before you rush to the big chains.