Spain has two public holidays in early December which often form a “puente” (bridge), allowing workers in the country to enjoy an extended break before Christmas. Why is December 8th a public holiday?

In the UK, there are various benefits available to help eligible people through the cold winter months – one of which is the winter fuel payment. But can Britons living in Spain claim this benefit to cover the cost of heating their Spanish…

Long-term Catalonia resident and hiking enthusiast Esme Fox shares her tips and knowledge of some of the best routes in the northeastern region, with stunning waterfalls, volcanoes and lakes on the itinerary.

Having a two-wheel drive can be handy is Spain’s busy and narrow streets. But what’s the process to get a licence for a motorbike or moped in Spain, how much will it cost you, what do the tests involve and in which cases do car drivers not…

Here’s everything foreign parents need to know about the process to apply for Spanish citizenship for their child born in Spain, from the requirements to the documents they’ll need.

Picture this, you work as an employee in Spain, but you want to earn some extra money on the side through one of your own ventures to help pay for the rising costs of living. Are you allowed to have a contract and be self-employed at the s…

Halloween may be known primarily as an American celebration, but could the Spanish region of Galicia be the place where the spooky festivity was born?

Spaniards use all manner of words and expressions to describe someone they find attractive or sexy, from the naughty to the bizarre.

It’s illegal to earn below the minimum wage in Spain if you’re a full-time employee, but if you’re an ‘autónomo’ do you still have to register and pay tax when you’re not earning much money?

You may be surprised to find out that there are a handful of UK benefits Britons can still claim if they live in Spain.