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List of Newspapers in Spain, Top English & National Spanish Media

Spain Spain’s media landscape offers a vibrant mix of national, regional, and English-language newspapers, catering to diverse audiences. Leading Spanish dailies like El País (liberal, Madrid-based) and ABC (conservative) dominate with comprehensive coverage of politics, business, and culture.

For English speakers, The Local Spain and Euro Weekly News provide expat-focused updates, while SpanishNews.es covers national stories in English. Regional papers like La Vanguardia (Catalan/Spanish) and El Correo (Basque Country) highlight local issues, blending linguistic diversity with journalistic excellence.

Sports enthusiasts rely on Marca (Madrid) and Sport (Barcelona), while business readers turn to Expansión or Cinco Días. Digital platforms like El Confidencial and 20 Minutos drive modern readership trends, offering real-time updates.

Table of Contents:

Spanish-Language National Newspapers

  • El País

    Madrid-based national daily (founded 1976), Spain’s most influential newspaper with a progressive editorial stance. Best known for its in-depth political analysis, international reporting, and cultural supplements like "Babelia".

  • El Mundo

    Madrid-based national daily (founded 1989), known for its center-right perspective and investigative journalism. Famous for breaking high-profile corruption scandals like the "Gürtel case".

  • ABC

    Madrid-based conservative daily (founded 1903), Spain’s oldest newspaper still in print. Renowned for its monarchist stance, historical archives, and "Blanco y Negro" cultural magazine.

  • La Vanguardia

    Barcelona-based national daily (founded 1881), published in Spanish and Catalan. Best known for its business coverage, Catalan politics, and "Magazine" lifestyle supplement.

  • El Periódico de Catalunya

    Barcelona-based bilingual daily (Spanish/Catalan, founded 1978). Famous for its balanced regional reporting and digital innovation, including interactive data journalism.

Tabloids Popular Press

  • Marca

    Madrid-based sports daily (founded 1938), the most-read newspaper in Spain. Best known for its football coverage (La Liga, Real Madrid, Barcelona) and fantasy sports platform "Biwenger".

  • AS

    Madrid-based sports daily (founded 1967), rival to Marca. Famous for its "AS English" edition and live-streaming platform "AS TV".

  • 20 Minutos

    Free commuter tabloid (founded 2000), distributed in urban centers. Known for concise news bites, viral stories, and reader-generated content.

  • El Confidencial

    Madrid-based digital-only outlet (founded 2001). Renowned for business scoops, tech reporting, and data-driven investigations.

  • El Diario

    Madrid-based progressive digital outlet (founded 2012). Best known for its crowdfunded model and focus on social justice, environment, and transparency.

Regional Local Newspapers

  • La Voz de Galicia

    A Coruña-based regional daily (founded 1882). Dominates Galicia with coverage of fishing industries and Celtic culture.

  • El Correo

    Bilbao-based daily (founded 1910). The leading newspaper in the Basque Country, known for its bilingual (Spanish/Basque) editions.

  • Diario de Sevilla

    Seville-based regional daily (founded 1899). Famous for Semana Santa coverage and flamenco culture reporting.

  • Levante-EMV

    Valencia-based daily (founded 1939). Best known for Fallas festival reporting and Paella gastronomy features.

  • Heraldo de Aragón

    Zaragoza-based regional daily (founded 1895). Covers Aragon’s politics and the Ebro River basin environmental issues.

Business Financial News

  • Expansión

    Madrid-based financial daily (founded 1986). Spain’s equivalent of the Financial Times, known for its "IBEX 35" market analysis.

  • Cinco Días

    Madrid-based business daily (founded 1978). Focuses on SMEs, startups, and EU economic policies.

Catalan-Language Newspapers (Català)

  • Ara

    Barcelona-based daily (founded 2010). The leading Catalan-language newspaper, known for its pro-independence stance.

  • El Punt Avui

    Girona-based daily (founded 2011). Merged from El Punt and Avui, it covers Catalonia’s cultural identity.

English-Language News Sources

  • The Local Spain

    Madrid-based expat-focused site (founded 2013). Best known for guides on Spanish bureaucracy and lifestyle.

  • Euro Weekly News

    Costa del Sol-based weekly (founded 2001). Covers expat communities in coastal regions.

  • Majorca Daily Bulletin

    Palma-based English daily (founded 1962). Focuses on Balearic Islands tourism and property news.

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Note: This is an online newspapers and news media directory. All information is reliable but not guaranteed and should be verified personally.