If you've lived in or visited Spain in autumn or winter you may have noticed that Spaniards often dress according to the time of year and not how hot or cold it is. We asked our readers to share their stories as we find out why this could be.
We asked our readers what it's like to live as an LGBTQI+ person in Spain and how it compares to the US, UK, Australia and other countries. Overwhelmingly, their answers were positive, although of course there were differing opinions.
Kids in Spain are often a reflection of Spanish society: boisterous, outdoorsy and straight-talking. But does their outgoing nature tend to veer into misbehaviour? We asked our readers what they think.
The traffic light rules at pedestrian crossings are set to change in Spain. Here's what you really think about the new law, plus your views on driving in here in general.
Spain's rental market is at the heart of the country's housing crisis, with tenants facing eyewatering prices, very little choice and undesirable short-term contracts. We asked The Local Spain's readers what their rental experience has been like.
We asked our readers what they think of Spanish crisp or chip flavours and how they compare to flavours back in their home countries. When it comes to the crunch, are you more jamón serrano (cured ham) flavour or fried egg?
Following our previous survey results on Spain's rental crisis, we share the views of readers who are tenants and landlords to try to assess who's more at fault for the dire situation, and if they think anyone else is to blame.
We recently asked readers of The Local Spain why they packed up and moved here. The answers ranged from holiday romances that turned into 40-year marriages to Brexit, Trump and the simple search for a better way of life.
From bureaucracy to broken dreams, The Local's British readers in Spain explain the real-life consequences Brexit has had for them as the UK marks ten years since it voted to leave the EU.
Reader insights offer a valuable contribution to understanding life abroad. The Local Spain’s community of international residents often find themselves at the heart of the country's most heated debates, from digital privacy to the ethics of immigration.
We asked our readers what their experiences of the new Entry/Exit System passport at Spanish airports have been since the launch last October, including how long they had to queue and if the passport and fingerprint scanning machines were working.
Dual-national American readers across Europe say they would give up their US passports to stay European if they were forced to, with many citing political disillusionment, fears for safety, and the feeling of belonging to their adopted country.
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.
A recent run of bad luck health-wise saw Valencia-based British journalist Eugene Costello admitted to hospital with some serious issues. He couldn’t be in better hands, he says, in a love letter to Spanish public health.
Learning Spanish is not always plain sailing for foreigners in the country. With the help of our readers, we compiled some of the best tips that have helped them become more fluent in the language of Cervantes.
We recently asked you if overtourism and the anti-tourism movement have impacted your life in Spain as a foreign resident. Here's what The Local's readers had to say.
Big changes are afoot for travel in Europe with the EU introducing two new systems for travellers - EES and ETIAS. We want to hear from readers about their questions and any worries about the new systems.
How easy is it to move to Spain from the UK given that freedom of movement ended with Brexit? Several Britons who have made the move tell The Local about the problems that emerge as well as the time and costs involved.
The introduction of new Covid-19 restrictions and rules for travel means that many plans for travel to and from Spain this holiday season have been disrupted, causing problems for the second Christmas in a row.
