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.

If you’ve moved to Spain, chances are you have picked up some Spanish habits. How many of these do you do?

Want to do something over the Easter holidays but keen to avoid all the religious fervour? The Local gives you a rundown of the best alternative Easter travel plans.

Spaniards love food, and even when they’re not eating or talking about it, the chances are they’re using it to describe something else. Here’s the lowdown on the most amusing foody expressions in Spanish.