Burials and funerals in Spain generally happen within two days of a person passing, whereas in other European countries they wait weeks, sometimes even a month. Why are Spaniards in such a rush to say goodbye to their deceased loved ones?
Despite being known for its year-long sunny weather, Spain is the EU country with the fewest homes with natural light, often intentionally. Why is it that when it comes to spending time at home, Spaniards seem to love being in the dark?
Here's our pick of the must-see Barcelona festivals for each month of the year, so that you can experience the Catalan festivities whichever time of year you’re in the city.
One of the quirky traditions that form part of Spain’s cultural Catholicism is the blessing of its animals, where priests across the country from Madrid to Mallorca sprinkle holy water and affection on Spaniards’ beloved pets.
If you're thinking about what new year's resolutions to keep up with in 2025, why not follow in the footsteps of the Spanish and adopt some of their traditional lifestyle habits? After all, they have really it sussed when it comes to living well.
The tradition of giving workers a ‘cesta de Navidad’ to take home at Christmas is long established in Spain. In many cases, employees have a legal right to receive one.
Cured ham is serious business in Spain and buying a pig’s leg is a quintessential Spanish tradition at Christmas. They’re delicious but can cost hundreds of euros, so knowing your ‘serranos’ from your ‘ibéricos’ is essential to not getting ripped off.
No one - from Donald Trump to footballer Leo Messi - is safe from being immortalised as a defecating figurine used to decorate nativity scenes. Welcome to the bizarre world of Catalonia’s Christmas ‘crappers’.
Here's where Britons can find all their favourite British Christmas treats if they're staying in Spain for the holidays this year or find that they can't bring them back due to customs rules.
Where are the most far-right voters in Spain? What about centre-left? New survey data has given insight into the political leanings of the Spanish regions.
At first glance, there may not appear to be any links between Spain’s northern Basque region and the country of Iceland, but travel back hundreds of years and you’ll soon learn that these people were indeed connected.
Spain is still struggling to come to terms with the 1936-1939 conflict that divided society and left wounds open for generations. Cinema is one medium that has tried to make sense of 'La Guerra Civil'.
Spain has more than its fair share of beautiful cities. According to artificial intelligence however, there are also some pretty ugly ones. Do you agree that these cities are eyesores?
Cantabrian authorities have announced they will offer 20 percent tax deductions to foreigners who become residents there and invest in this northern Spanish region.
Spain's King Felipe VI was handed a salary increase last year, but how much do he and the rest of the Spanish royal family earn every year from taxpayers' money?
Fans of Monty Python's Life of Brian will be familiar with John Cleese's laughable dismissal of Roman influence over Judea. But how about the progress Moorish conquest and rule brought to modern-day Spain? It's not to be taken lightly.
The best advice is never to drink before driving but if you're driving in Spain you should know the alcohol limits and consider the potential penalties and fines you face if you are over the limit.
If you plan on buying or renting a car, haven’t managed to switch over your UK licence yet or you’ve just moved here and are unfamiliar with the rules, here’s everything you need to know about parking in Spain.
Many observant foreigners in Spain have been quick to pick up on this bizarre practice. What’s the reason behind bottles of water being left outside buildings and houses here?
With summer shark sightings occurring more frequently off Spanish beaches, we take a look at what species of shark are commonly found in Spain and find out if they pose any danger to beachgoers.
