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Spaniaposten

Spaniaposten is a Norwegian-language free newspaper and news website covering Spain for Norwegian residents and tourists, published since 2002.

Last updated September 29, 2026

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Overview

Spaniaposten is a Norwegian-language publication focused on Spain, aimed primarily at Norwegian expatriates and tourists. It was founded in 2002 and operates as a free newspaper (gratisavis) with a print edition distributed in several locations along the Costa Blanca, including Torrevieja, Alfaz del Pi and Benidorm. The paper is also available online through its website, spania.no, where readers can access the digital version of the print edition. The publication covers both national Spanish news and local news relevant to its target audience, with a strong emphasis on topics such as the property market, economy, tourism, business, fiestas, food and wine, history, and Spanish society and culture. Its website organizes content by region (e.g., Torrevieja & Orihuela Costa, Albir/Altea, Malaga/Marbella/Fuengirola, the Canary Islands) and by theme, and it offers practical guides, weather information, maps of Spain, and a calendar of fiestas. Spaniaposten also publishes a magazine called SpaniaJournalen. The brand maintains a digital presence through its website, a mobile application, and social media channels including Facebook, Instagram and X. It offers a free newsletter with over 40,000 subscribers, as well as subscription and advertising options. The publication has been a source of news and information for the Norwegian community in Spain for over two decades.

History

Spaniaposten was established in 2002 as a Norwegian-language free newspaper in Spain. From its inception, it targeted Norwegian residents and tourists, providing news and information relevant to their lives in Spain. The print edition began distribution in several locations along the Costa Blanca, including Torrevieja, Alfaz del Pi and Benidorm. Over the years, the publication expanded its reach through the internet, making the print edition available online via its website, spania.no. It also launched a magazine, SpaniaJournalen, and developed a digital presence including a mobile application and social media channels. By the 2020s, Spaniaposten had built a substantial newsletter subscriber base of over 40,000 and continued to serve the Norwegian community in Spain with a mix of local and national news, practical guides, and cultural content.

  • 2002

    Spaniaposten is founded as a Norwegian-language free newspaper in Spain.

  • Print edition distributed in Torrevieja, Alfaz del Pi and Benidorm.

  • Website spania.no launched, offering digital version of the newspaper.

  • Magazine SpaniaJournalen begins publication.

  • Newsletter reaches over 40,000 subscribers.

Products and positioning

A Norwegian-language news source for Norwegians in Spain, combining local and national Spanish news with practical guides and lifestyle content.

  • Spaniaposten newspaper

    Free newspaper in Norwegian covering news in Spain, distributed in Costa Blanca and available online.

  • spania.no website

    News website with sections for different regions and topics, guides, weather, maps, and fiestas.

  • SpaniaJournalen magazine

    Magazine published by Spaniaposten.

  • Mobile application

    App for accessing Spaniaposten content.

  • Newsletter

    Free email newsletter with local and national news, over 40,000 subscribers.

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