There is no shortage of shared history between the two countries, but could Iberian federalism ever take hold, as outlandish as it may seem? New polling suggests that some Spaniards might actually support the idea.
Recent Holy Week celebrations and widespread mourning for Pope Francis' death would lead most foreigners in Spain to believe that Spaniards are deeply religious, but has the once devout country now become an example of 'cultural Catholicism'?
Holy Week is big all over Spain, but in Seville it’s the most important week of the year. Find out what to do, where to go, and what to see if you're in the Andalusian capital this Easter.
Looking to spend Easter in Spain but dreading the crowds? Here are seven places across the country where you're far less likely to encounter many tourists.
Discover how every year in late March the northern Spanish city of Vigo takes a step back in time to the 19th century to re-enact a battle that saw locals boot out invading French troops.
If you fall ill in Spain and need to get hold of medicine, you'll need to visit a pharmacy. Here are some of the ways pharmacies in Spain differ from those in other countries.
The Basque Country is known as being fairly different from the rest of Spain, and this also applies to its successful labour market, with higher salaries than the rest of the country, better career opportunities and strong labour rights.
As 'la borrasca Konrad' lashes much of Spain with heavy rain, strong winds and snow, we take a look at what this meteorological event is and how it's different from the DANA that caused the devastating flash floods in Valencia last year.
With an increasingly uncertain geopolitical picture, does Spain have enough soldiers, tanks and submarines to defend itself? And how does it rank compared to other countries?
Andalusians are generally considered some of the warmest people in Spain, but locals in the historic city of Granada are notoriously brash and unfriendly, even according to 'granaínos' themselves.
If you know someone who hails from the Spanish capital, you may have heard them proudly refer to themselves as ‘gato’. But not everyone from Madrid can call themselves a cat. What are the origins of this peculiar nickname?
Is flirtatious texting cheating? Can sexuality change over time? How many sexual partners do Spaniards have on average? New findings by Spain's main public research body have revealed Spanish attitudes to sex, and there are some interesting results.
Spanish women don't take their husband's name when they marry. Many assume it's due to progressive politics or feminist opposition to patriarchal naming customs, but the reality is a little more complex than that.
Throughout the ages, Spain has left its mark on Roman figureheads, famous writers and power-hungry military men. These quotes reveal how they felt about 'España' and in some cases say a lot about why the country and its people are as they are to this day.
Forget Romeo and Juliet. This Spanish love story which according to legend took place in the Spanish city of Teruel in 1217 is at least as tragic as the famous Shakespeare play. And might yet carry a twist in the tale.
Spain has just qualified for a Rugby World Cup for only the second time in its history, and yet the accomplishment has hardly made the national news. Why is it that ‘el rugby’ has never really taken off in sports-mad Spain?
If you want to learn more about Spanish history and society, one of the most enjoyable ways to do it is by watching Spanish movies, which are based on real events and people from this country. Here are ten unmissable made-in-Spain biopics.
You’ve probably been to a bar in Spain where you have some tapas or pintxos whilst standing up, you look down and see a mountain of used paper napkins. It may seem messy to tourists, but it’s a tradition with meaning.
When you really settle into life in Spain, you start noticing some of your social habits changing, from not drinking to get drunk to how long it takes to say goodbye to your friends.
Spain has so many weird and wonderful traditions that range from the bizarre to the hilarious and the awe-inspiring, but this carnival in the north of the country has to be one of the most grotesque and terrifying.
If you work in Spain or have applied for jobs here, you might’ve noticed that some jobs pay their salaries in 14 payments rather than the usual 12. Where does this quirk come from and do all workers in Spain have the right to it?
The English Channel has been in the news recently after Elon Musk suggested renaming it after George Washington. But did you know that this body of water is called La Mancha in Spain? Does it have anything to do with Spain's Castilla-La Mancha region?
An essential piece of furniture in the home of many Spanish ‘abuelas’ (grandmothers) is the ‘mesa camilla’, a table with a heater or charcoal fire that burns at up to 300C and is kept under a blanket. Unfortunately, it’s also a made-in-Spain fire hazard.
