If you’re from a country where smoke detectors are the norm or even obligatory by law, you will have no doubt noticed the lack of them in homes here in Spain. Find out the reason behind this.
Esme Fox - esme@thelocal.es
Updated: Mon 8 Jun 2026 13:52 CET
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Smoke and fire alarms in Spain are not common in people's homes. Photo: Justin Sullivan / Getty Images North America / Getty Images via AFP
If you’re from a country where smoke detectors are the norm or even obligatory by law, you will have no doubt noticed the lack of them in homes here in Spain. Find out the reason behind this.
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