Spaniards are generally warm and friendly but there are some things that visitors do that provoke raised eyebrows, shoulder shrugging and sometimes bewilderment, if not outright offence.
Lisa Sadlier, who moved from Britain to raise her young family in Malaga, explains the tell-tale signs that your bicultural child has embraced their new homeland.
Just how Spanish are you? If you've been here a while you've probably picked up a habit or two from the locals, whether you like or not. So to help you find out how far down the road you are, The Local has put together a list of the top ten signs that you've gone native in Spain.
Anyone who lives there probably already knows it to be true. But now the secret is out: Valencia has officially been declared the most desirable city to live abroad as a foreign citizen.
Heath Savage who most recently moved from the Sydney subrubs to rural Galicia reflects on the difference between migrants andd expats and how to feel at home.
Spain's expats are a varied crowd. From jet-setters in Marbella to hipsters in Barcelona, it really does take all sorts. But what kind of Spain expat are you? Read on to find out.
Benedick Gibson, a 27-year-old from Stroud in Gloucestershire arrived in Madrid a little over a year ago to take up a job as a speechwriter for the UN's World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
Prime Minister Theresa May’s plan to hold a snap general election on June 8th means British voters who have been in Spain for over 15 years will once again be denied their say, after being promised they would have a vote.
Navigatating the dating scene can be a minefield especially if you are looking for love in a culture different to your own. But don't worry, The Local's dating guru Sally Smith has some tips.
Spanish is full of false friends, or words that look the same but mean something completely different. In this week's The Local List we look at the funniest mistakes made by speakers of both English and Spanish.
Just as Brexit left many British expats considering the option of Spanish nationality, will Trump's presidency send Americans seeking refuge abroad? Here's what you need to know to become a Spanish citizen.
Two British residents in Spain have been awarded honours by Her Majesty The Queen in the New Year Honours List 2017 as published on December 30th, in The Gazette, the UK’s official public record.
November will see the first THRIVE conference, a one day event designed to explore the expat experience and inspire people to get the best out of living abroad, both personally and professionally.
A great climate and friendly locals make up for the lack of career opportunities in Spain, according to a survey ranking the quality of life for expats around the world.
If you're an expat who doesn't want to be singled out as a guiri (foreigner) by your Spanish mates, check out The Local's list on how to dodge the stereotypes and become as Spanish as jamón serrano and Julio Iglesias.
Gibraltar's Chief Minister has rejected Spain's calls for joint sovereignty over The Rock and is instead seeking to team up with Scotland, a nation which also overwhelmingly backed Remain.
Now that Britain has voted to leave the EU, Brits can expect a tougher road if they want to move to Spain, not least because the fall of the pound has made property a lot more expensive.
The Civil Guard have arrested a British couple who ran an unregistered retirement home on the Costa Blanca, charging residents €3,000 per month and allegedly persuading them to hand over their assets.
