Laidback social attitudes lead many to assume that smoking cannabis is legal in Spain, but the truth is far more complicated. The Local looks into the law, legal loopholes, and potential consequences for wrongdoers.
Spain isn't famed for having dangerous animals but there are a handful of poisonous species that can cause harm. Here are the creatures you should be aware of while spending time in Spain and where they are most prevalent.
For some foreigners it can seem that Spain is perpetually on public holiday, meaning shops and government buildings are often closed. But do Spaniards really enjoy that many days off work?
We asked you, our readers, to define life in Spain without explicitly stating that you live in Spain. Your answers were very revealing and go a long way to explain why this country is unique.
If you live in Spain or spend time here, you've probably noticed that the tap water tastes pretty bad in some parts of the country. Why is that? And where in Spain is the best (and worst) tap water?
After the Spanish government published its first full draft proposal for how medical cannabis legalisation in Spain will actually work, we've got a clearer idea of how the system would function and who would be eligible.
Spain's Chinese community has grown rapidly over the last two decades, integrating itself and expanding beyond the stereotypes and the traditional businesses of bazaars and restaurants.
Spaniards love to pass the time cracking salted sunflower shells open with their teeth one by one before eating the seeds inside, leaving behind a wet grey mess on the ground at football stadiums or on the street. What’s all this about Spain?
Gifting money at as a birthday present, at weddings, Christmas or as a 'loan' from the bank of Mum and Dad are all commonplace in Spain. But what are the rules on gift tax? How much can you give without having to declare it?
It's not uncommon to see beggars in the streets of Spain or for people to come up to you at a restaurant or bar to ask you for money. As is often the case with Spanish laws, the rules regarding begging are decided by individual cities.
They’re both Mediterranean coastal cities, both popular tourist destinations in Spain, and both have plenty to offer. But which is better: Valencia or Alicante?
National police, local police, the Civil Guard - Have you ever wondered what exactly each different branch of the Spanish police force does? Here's all you need to know.
To mark World Mental Health Day, we lift the lid on some of the figures that reveal why Spaniards are the world’s biggest consumers of tranquilisers and how they’re struggling to get the help they need.
Piercing babies' ears is a controversial subject and one that people in many countries are very much against. In Spain however, it's common to see baby girls with pierced ears, so why do the Spanish do this?
Most locals in Valencia, Alicante and Castellón either speak or understand their regional language, but do foreigners who have made a home in this part of Spain need to learn Valencian?
Spain has some of Europe's strictest gun laws but there are many weapons - both legal and illegal - in the country. Here is a breakdown of the rules and reality of gun ownership in Spain.
"Força, Equilibri, Valor i Seny" – strength, balance, courage and mindfulness - is the motto of Catalonia's most famous and spectacular cultural tradition.
If you're thinking of making a move to the Spanish countryside and giving back to a rural community, here's how you can find the villages attracting new residents with incentives and what they're looking for in return.
Spain is a very safe and welcoming country but there are certain neighbourhoods with a reputation for violence, theft and drug use. Here are the ‘barrios’ where Spaniards themselves say you have to keep your wits about you.
Spanish homes are known for having some quirky features, including the fact that some have bathrooms with the light switches outside, something foreigners find pretty odd.
Traditional Spanish baked goods and puddings just don't seem to be as good or as well-known as their European counterparts from France, Italy, the UK and Portugal, do you agree? Read on to discover the reasons why this might be.
