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Foreigners, including Spanish speakers from Latin America, often find it surprising how loudly Spaniards tend to speak. So is there a reason for this or is it just a stereotype? ​Read More ​The Local Spain

Have you ever thought of taking unpaid leave from your job in Spain in order to travel, write that book you've always wanted to, or to simply have more free time? If you can afford a sabbatical, keep in mind that Spanish law gives you this right. ​Read More ​The Local Spain

If you've had your visa approved and you've newly arrived in Spain, you'll need to apply for your Spanish residency. As your Spanish language skills may not be up to scratch yet, you'll need some help in knowing what all the terms mean. ​Read More ​The Local Spain

You’ve probably been to a bar in Spain where you have some tapas or pintxos whilst standing up, you look down and see a mountain of used paper napkins. It may seem messy to tourists, but it’s a tradition with meaning. ​Read More ​The Local Spain

If you want to be able to work in Spain, whether as an employee or self-employed, you will need to register with the country's social security system. Find out the step-by-step process and the documents you'll need to do it. ​Read More ​The Local Spain

It’s not as simple as Google Translating ‘I love you’ if you want to express your feelings to a Spaniard. These tips explain how to correctly say that you like or love someone (whether it’s meant in the romantic sense or not). ​Read More ​The Local Spain

Want to learn more about Spanish history, culture, music and all those idiosyncrasies that make it so unique? These documentaries, some available to watch for free, offer true insight into what makes Spain the fascinating country that it is. ​Read More ​The Local Spain

There are certain account movements that require Spanish banks to inform the Spanish tax office about them order to clamp down on fraud and tax evasion. Here are the types of payments and transfers that they will flag. ​Read More ​The Local Spain

David Beckham may have struggled to string a sentence together in Spanish after four years in Madrid, but other famous faces have reached almost native levels in the language after spending time in España or with Spanish people. ​Read More ​The Local Spain