Spain is well known as a gastronomical destination famous for its jamón, tortilla and paella, but it is also home to a few stranger foods that you might not have heard of.
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.
British pub chain Wetherspoons has opened its first establishment outside the UK and Ireland, and the Costa Blanca is the chosen spot. Find out how much you'll have to pay for a pint.
Every culture has a particular food associated with Christmas and in Spain there is nothing more typically festive than the Roscón de Reyes, the 'Cake of Kings'. Here's what you need to know about this tradition and its fascinating origins.
If you want to have a Spanish-themed New Year's Eve, these classic made-in-Spain beverages are worth stocking up on, making at home or ordering during this festive season.
Nougat fudge and seafood aren’t the only foodstuffs Spanish people eat during the Christmas period. Here’s what Spaniards are wolfing down the most during the festive season according to official data.
Take a stroll through any Spanish supermarket during the festive season, and you'll surely spot the turrón aisle. Spaniards love it, and it's everywhere at this time of year. But what is turrón, exactly? And why is it so popular at Christmas?
If you're travelling to the UK from Spain this Christmas you might be thinking of bringing gifts of Spain's delicious cheeses and cured meats - but a change in British import rules is still in effect.
News that Wetherspoons will open its first pub outside of the UK and Ireland at Alicante Airport has made international headlines. However, Spain already has hundreds of popular pubs; if you haven't been to one here's what to expect.
Spain's pork industry is "very concerned" by a growing African swine fever outbreak among wild boars that has sparked jitters about the world's third-largest producer of the meat and its derivatives.
Here's everything you need to know about the African swine fever disease found in Spain recently, from whether it affects humans to restrictions on outdoor activities and the impact on the pork industry.
For Americans wanting a taste of home this Thanksgiving, here are the restaurants in Spain that celebrate and the shops where you can buy traditional American food products.
Whether it's a certain beer or biscuit, a cheese or just a wider range of spices, it's not always easy to satisfy a craving for a food from back home. Which items do you miss the most, and have you found anywhere in Spain you can buy them? The Local wants to hear from you.
If you’ve been in Spain a while or even if you’re just travelling here, you've probably heard of the terms 'comida' and 'almuerzo' to refer to daytime meals. But what do they actually mean and what is the difference?
You may have noticed that your Spanish friends refer to the last bite of food on a shared plate of tapas as 'la de la vergüenza' (the one to be ashamed of or embarrassed about).
Autumn is here and that means harvest time for many fruits and vegetables in Spain. But, it’s also one of the best times of year for foraging, including for wild mushrooms, chestnuts and wild berries.
These are two words that don’t often go together – vegetarian and Spanish, as most vegetarians and vegans will only know too well, however, it may come as a surprise to discover that there are a few Spanish dishes that naturally do not contain any meat or fish.
Grocery shopping in Spain is 35 percent more expensive than it was four years ago, making it ever more important to know which 'supermercado' has the most lowest prices.
One of the highlights of moving to a new country is immersing yourself in a new culture, and Spain certainly does things differently when it comes to eating and drinking.
Spaniards love their food and drink, so it's no surprise that they enjoy showing off their regional specialities by hosting dedicated gastronomic festivals. Here are some of the best and most traditional you should add to your bucket list.
