Every culture has a particular food associated with Christmas and in Spain there is nothing more typically festive than the Roscón de Reyes, the ‘Cake of Kings’. Here’s what you need to know about this tradition and its fascinating origins…

If you’re going to be spending Christmas in Spain, you may want to brush up on this essential ‘Navidad’ vocab to show off your festive language skills.

Would you be tempted to visit Poo beach or eat in a restaurant in Malcocinado? The Local takes a look at some of the more bizarre names of towns and villages found across Spain.

The hunting season is underway in Spain so this is recommended reading for anyone who likes to take a walk or lives in rural areas.

The world-renowned conservationist desperately wants the world to pay attention to what she sees as the greatest threat to humanity’s existence.

If there’s one letter in the world that’s intrinsically Spanish it’s this one, so much so that the words for Spain (España) and Spanish (español) have it. But how much do you really know about this N with a squiggly hat on it?
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The Local has rounded up ten amazing natural pools in Spain where you can take a dip without having to risk the crowds at the pool or secure a socially distanced spot on the beach.

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.

Every carnival season in Spain, mock funeral parades with weeping widows take place for the ceremonial burial of a fish.

Some Spanish words are so good at perfectly describing a feeling, experience or person you have to wonder why the English language hasn’t adopted them yet.