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Madrid Among the Top 10 Cities for Data Center Infrastructure in EMEA
Spain ranks eighth in EMEA by total market size, reflecting strong growth in the sector.
Jenny Pizarro • May 16, 2025
Shopping centre footfall and sales grow in the first quarter of 2024
Footfall and sales at Cushman & Wakefield's managed shopping centres continue to grow. Footfall increased by 5.4% in the first quarter of 2024 and sales by 5.9% compared to the first quarter of the previous year, demonstrating the vitality and attractiveness of the sector. On the sales front, March showed a clear positive trend and outperformed all sales results of the last 12 months, with a 10.9% growth compared to the same period last year.
Jenny Pizarro • August 07, 2024
Hotel Barometer produced by STR and Cushman & Wakefield - Q2 2024
The average daily rate for Spanish hotels during the first half of the year reached €150, 10.6% up on the figure for 2023.
Bruno Hallé • August 07, 2024
Bonaire Shopping Centre Enters a New Management Phase
The centre, owned by Castellana Properties, is one of Spain’s most significant retail assets.
Bonaire offers nearly 55,000 sq m of retail space and maintains an occupancy rate of close to 98%.
Ignacio Pámpanas has been appointed as the new Manager of Bonaire Shopping Centre.
Jenny Pizarro • May 05, 2026
Madrid and Barcelona Maintain Their Competitiveness as Office Destinations in Europe
In 2026, average fit-out costs stand at €1,124/sq m in Madrid and €1,186/sq m in Barcelona, representing year-on-year increases of 3.8% and 4.2%, respectively, compared with 2025.
Marta Esclapés • May 12, 2026
Prime Retail Market Remains Strong as Rents Hit Record Levels
Madrid and Barcelona are reporting record-low vacancy levels, at 2.45% in Madrid and 2.49% in Barcelona, while cities such as Valencia, Málaga, Seville, and Bilbao are gaining prominence in retailers’ expansion strategies.
Marta Esclapés • June 15, 2026
Madrid ranks among the top five data center markets in EMEA
Madrid currently accounts for a total market capacity of 538 MW and could reach 1,105 MW by 2030.
Spain's data center sector is experiencing approximately 9% year-on-year growth in operational capacity and nearly 16% growth in total market size.
The study also identifies Zaragoza and Barcelona among the most attractive markets in the EMEA region for data center development.
Marta Esclapés • June 15, 2026
Spain Consolidates Its Position as One of Europe Most Dynamic Logistics Markets
Barcelona and Madrid have recorded rental growth of 13% and 11%, respectively, over the past two years, significantly above the European average of 3.3%, with this trend expected to continue through 2028.
Logistics investment is also increasing and is forecast to reach approximately €1.4 billion by year-end, representing a 17% increase compared with 2025.
Limited availability remains one of the key factors underpinning the strength of the Spanish logistics market.
Marta Esclapés • June 16, 2026
Ford Models Relocates Its Barcelona Offices to the Historic Casa de les Punxes
Jenny Pizarro • July 08, 2026
Madrid and Barcelona Consolidate the Strength of the Office Market
The Madrid office market closed 2025 surpassing 500,000 m² of leased space for the second consecutive year, with a particularly dynamic final quarter in which more than 130,000 m² were leased. Year-end figures reflect a market context dominated by large corporate transactions, alongside a steady flow of deals mainly linked to the training and education sector.
Marta Esclapés • January 19, 2026
European real estate enters a new cycle
Spain is consolidating its position as one of the European markets with the greatest growth potential in the logistics and living sectors heading into 2026, with prime logistics rents forecast to increase by 2.2% and residential rents by 5.3%, outperforming other major markets across the continent.
Madrid stands out as one of Europe’s most dynamic retail markets, alongside Milan and Paris.
The country leads capital attraction in the European hotel sector, supported by strong tourism prospects and a context of rising investment volumes, which are expected to exceed €27 billion across Europe in 2026.
Marta Esclapés • January 13, 2026
Education Emerges as the Fastest-Growing Segment in Real Estate
Take-up has reached approximately 50,000 sq m in Madrid and Barcelona, with more than 20 transactions completed annually. Since 2020, activity has quadrupled, reflecting a clear upward trend following the pandemic.
Growing demand, internationalization, and digitalization are driving the evolution of campuses and the emergence of new asset formats.
Madrid and Barcelona account for more than 60% of total investment. However, cities such as Valencia, Bilbao, Seville, and Málaga are gaining prominence as new university and technology hubs.
Marta Esclapés • June 04, 2026
