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.

Tourists could be forgiven for gasping in horror at the first sight of the white hoods marching towards them at one of Spain’s Easter processions, argues Ilaria Grasso Macola.

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.

The deadline is fast approaching for residents in Spain to file a Modelo 720 – a declaration to the Spanish taxman of assets held abroad. Find out the reasons you might need to file it.