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After diligently avoiding sweets and other tasty temptations for Lent, Catholic Spaniards know how to ring in the end of the religious season with amazing dishes during Holy Week. ​Read More ​The Local Spain

Forget Romeo and Juliet. This Spanish love story which according to legend took place in the Spanish city of Teruel in 1217 is at least as tragic as the famous Shakespeare play. And might yet carry a twist in the tale. ​Read More ​The Local Spain

If you're in Catalonia in winter one of the best local traditions you can take part in is a 'calçotada', a ritual which sees friends and families gobble up flame-grilled calçots (a type of green onion) with a delicious sauce. ​Read More ​The Local Spain

When you really settle into life in Spain, you start noticing some of your social habits changing, from not drinking to get drunk to how long it takes to say goodbye to your friends. ​Read More ​The Local Spain

In Spain, every region, province, city and island has its own word for its inhabitants. ​Read More ​The Local Spain

Got your NIEs and TIEs all in a muddle? Not sure if you are paying IVA or IRPF? In this handy guide, The Local spells out some of the key terms you'll need while living in Spain. ​Read More ​The Local Spain

As Seville prepares to celebrate its famed April Fair, here's everything you need to know about one of the Andalusian capital's most important festivals. ​Read More ​The Local Spain

While all of Spain usually enjoys a holiday on May 1st, madrileños also get a day off on May 2nd. Here's the fascinating story behind this day of celebration in the Spanish capital, and what it has to do with Napoleon. ​Read More ​The Local Spain

Easter is one of the most important festivals in Spain, with mesmerising Semana Santa processions, elaborate religious floats and colourful costumes. Here's why it's an integral part of Spanish culture and how it's celebrated. ​Read More ​The Local Spain