Many foreigners who move to Spain are surprised by just how freezing Spanish winters can be, but they’re equally shocked by how sometimes it’s colder inside their homes than outdoors.

To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day today, The Local has been delving into Spain’s northern region of Galicia to find out what it has in common with Ireland.

Spain may not really celebrate Halloween like the US does, but it has more than its fair share of reportedly haunted spots and ghostly sightings. Here are some of the scariest places to visit in Spain if you’re on the hunt for paranormal a…

Swearing is accepted in many social contexts in Spain, but if you really need to sugarcoat your curse words, there are many euphemisms and expressions that can help you save face in certain situations.

Valencia’s fiery Fallas festival is currently taking place in the eastern Spanish city until March 19th. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s amazing event.

What happens to a person’s bank account in Spain when they die? Here are all the steps you need to follow to avoid potential problems with Spanish banks when closing a deceased person’s accounts and how it’s linked to inheritance laws.
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The application start date for Spain’s cheap holiday scheme for pensioners is this week, with new discounts and allowances for pets. Here’s how foreigners can get a cheap break in Spain, as well as where they can travel to, who is eligible…

Spain is a relatively well-priced country to enjoy a meal out, but there are numerous sneaky tricks some establishments use to squeeze extra money out of customers, sometimes illegally.

Here is some useful advice on how to prevent wildfires in Spain and what you should do and what you should not do if you see a blaze.

Spaniards use countless interjections and onomatopoeia in daily talk. If you don’t speak Spanish well but want to pass yourself off as ‘a good listener’, these monosyllables and very short words will help you blend in.