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I think the main issue when people ask here is the idea of fitting one in London's famous London where the air quality is already awful and you contribute to local particulate pollution.
In rural Spain I think you're allowed a pass on that front. Presumably you don't have mains gas, so any gas needs to be delivered (creating additional CO2), which means using a clean burning stove could mean lower carbon emissions, as well as a renewable source of energy (presumably you're surrounded by free or cheap wood, again not true in London)?
In Spain you obviously won't need to buy a DEFRA-approved one but I'd encourage you to if only for the health of your family in the immediate area.