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.

Easter week is celebrated in Spain like nowhere else on earth, and Spaniards take their Holy Week traditions very seriously, even if some of them – to the outsider – seem a little bit bonkers.

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.

One of the highlights of moving to a new country is immersing yourself in a new culture and Spain certainly does things differently when it comes to eating and drinking.

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.

In some countries not tipping is practically an insult, while in others leaving cash can cause offence – so what does etiquette dictate when it comes to leaving a tip in Spain?