English Language Radio Stations Broadcasting Around Spain

If you are interested in listening to English-language radio stations to keep up with news and entertainment from home, you're in luck, as there are numerous radio stations in Spain that cater to the English-speaking community.

One of the most popular English radio stations in Spain is Talk Radio Europe (TRE), which broadcasts across the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca, Costa Calida, and the Balearic Islands.

Another popular option is Spectrum FM, which has several stations located throughout Spain, including the Costa del Sol, Mallorca, and Costa Blanca. Spectrum FM offers a mix of music, news, and talk shows, with a focus on local news and events.

Other popular English-language radio stations in Spain include Chilli FM based in Marbella as the largest English radio network as they broadcast the entire Costa del Sol on just one radio preset across four synchronised frequencies, so they cover everywhere. Coast FM, which is based in the Costa del Sol, and Heart FM based and Global FM, both based in the Costa del Sol.

Some have been broadcasting now for well over 40 years and have a loyal following looking to catch up on news and views from their respective communities.  Most of the radio stations provide very good quality broadcasting which usually includes a mixture of music, news, chat shows, competitions, humour, entertainment, local club news and  more.

Here is our pick of the top English-speaking radio stations in Spain:

Chilli FM Marbella

Chilli FM in Marbella is the fastest growing preferred English speaking radio station in southern Spain, with over 100,000 listeners. They offer a top quality radio broadcasting service with unique carefully selected hit lists combining well-known songs that everyone recognises and loves, with current famous contemporary artist hits. Chilli is all about the feelgood music, the community, whats on, whats happening, and where to go. Chilli has a vast coverage and broadcast over 150 miles along the Spain’s south coast from Sotogrande in the west to Nerja and beyond in the east, everywhere in between, and inland too, and also stream via their Apps, Smart speakers (Sonos, Alexa & Google Assistant), and Online. Preset your radio to Chilli FM, and you'll never need to change.

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Talk Radio Europe

Talk Radio Europe

This is one of the most popular English speaking radio stations for ex-pats. Based in Estepona near Marbella it broadcasts to the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca and the Costa Calida. Presented by experienced local presenters, listeners are treated to a mix if chat, interviews, and all types of music from rock to classical, and lifestyle magazine show as well regular news updates from Spain and the UK.

Costa Blanca FM Radio

Costa Blanca FM Radio

Covering the Costa Blanca this is one of the most popular English speaking radio stations in the area. Lots of music, sports, news and podcasts to listen to. Costa Blanca FM covers all types of popular music from the 70s, 80s to the latest in the pop charts.

Spectrum FM Radio Spain

Spectrum FM

Spectrum FM is one of the largest English speaking media entertainers broadcasting to mainland Spain including the Costa del Sol, Costa Almeria, Costa Blanca, Mallorca, and the Canary Islands. The radio station was established in 1997 and is listened to by people from around the world. Listen online to music, local and international news, and lots more.

Heart Fm Radio Spain

Heart FM Radio

Heart FM broadcasts from the Guadalhorce Valley on the Costa del Sol and covers most of the larger towns and smaller villages throughout the area. Best though to listen online from anywhere in the world. Heart covers all genres of music as well as providing local stories and regular news updates.

Central FM Radio Spain

Central FM Radio

Central FM is one of the oldest English-speaking radio stations in Spain, it started broadcasting in 1996 playing mostly 60's music, although now programs are well mixed to include a large selection of sounds from the 60's, 70's, 80's and upwards covering all genres from rock to soul. Central FM broadcasts to the Costa del Sol and has become a flagship radio station for residents and holidaymakers alike. Now streams online to the world.

Global Radio fm Spain

Global Radio FM

Global Radio FM is another popular English radio station based on the Costa del Sol. Broadcasting 24 hours a day from Miraflores between Marbella and Fuengirola, the station plays all genres of music from the top of the current pop charts to classical, folk, and country. Listen online around the world via their updated streaming service.

Monster Radio

Monster Radio

Monster Radio is the biggest English-speaking radio station on Lanzarote that broadcasts live 7 days a week for 16 hrs per day. They reach all over Lanzarote and Fuerteventura on FM and are online around the world too with new and seasoned presenters that have been doing live radio in the Canaries for over 20 yrs

HotFm Radio Spain

Hot FM Radio

Located on the Costa Blanca, Hot FM Radio is one of the most popular English speaking radio stations in the area.  If you are looking for a radio station playing more music and less chat then Hot Fm is for you. Ths station broadcasts from Altea to El Campello and all surrounding areas on 96.2 FM and is popular with all age groups from teenagers to grandparents offering a unique blend of the chart and dance remixes. Hot FM is listened to from around via their live streaming website link.

Harmony Fm Radio

Harmony Radio FM

For the 100% hardened music fan, Harmony FM is the radio station for you. It is presenter free and is popular with a wide-ranging international audience. They play a mix of timeless and classic songs that appeal to all ages.

So, if you appreciate and enjoy great music, played without numerous interruptions, competitions, phone-ins and endless commercial messages, then simply tune into 96.7 FM or listen live via their online streaming service.

HFM Ibiza Radio

HFM Ibiza Radio

For all Dance fans, HFM Ibiza is the radio station for you. The radio station is located in the hippest island in Spain and dedicates itself to quality music that is not broadcasted on the typical commercial radio station. A team of Ibiza insiders compiles the music library and are always looking for the latest trends to play to their discerning audience.