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.
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?
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?
You're far more likely to see a Basque flag than a Spanish one in the bull-running Spanish region of Navarre. So why does this autonomous territory often feel, act and sound more Basque than Spanish?
A new study has revealed that young Spanish people have a closer relationship with their parents than all their EU counterparts, but it’s a double-edged sword according to researchers.
As Spaniards head to the polls in European elections this month, new survey data has revealed that a significant minority of them believe the union's future could be in doubt.
Catalan separatist politicians have taken on kingmaker roles in Spanish politics in recent months, but Catalans themselves increasingly see independence as unlikely. Which Catalans still support independence and which don't?
It's a timeworn cliché that Spaniards have a siesta every day, and yet the data reveals that they actually sleep far less than some of their European neighbours. Why are Spaniards 'different' when it comes to sleep?
Spain has long been a dream destination for foreigners looking to start a new life, but Spaniards are themselves living abroad in record numbers and the vast majority are of working age.
Whether it be insulting their regional dishes, turning your nose up at their favourite celebrations, or insinuating they're all corrupt, there are a few things you should never say to a Valencian, writes Valencia resident Conor Faulkner.
Spain's Labour Minister Yolanda Díaz has angered hospitality groups and political opponents by criticising how restaurants stay open until 1am or later, something that goes directly against the late eating culture so common in the country.
From calling them lazy to poking fun at their accent and mocking their Semana Santa celebrations, there are quite a few sure-fire ways to annoy an Andalusian which you should avoid.
Spain is the EU country with the second lowest level of English proficiency in the EU, according to a 2023 study. We asked readers why, in their opinion, the country appears to be struggling to get better at 'inglés'.
The data shows Spaniards are having fewer children than ever. Is this fall in Spain's birth rate by choice or necessity? And if so, what are the reasons that Spaniards are so apprehensive about having kids?
Why are millions of Spaniards willing to give up their careers and study for years in order to become paper-pushers for the State for the rest of their lives?
Catalans are usually friendly people but also very proud of their culture and language, so saying the wrong thing can make things awkward. Journalist Julia Webster Ayuso, who is a Catalan herself, lists seven faux pas to avoid.
Whether you view it as a storm in a teacup or a justified international outcry, the lingering interest in what Spain’s FA chief did says plenty about how Spanish society is grappling with ingrained chauvinistic behaviours and language.
If you live in Spain's Andalusia region, you might have heard locals refer to themselves as having 'mucho arte' (literally, a lot of art). What do they actually mean by this and what does it say about the character of Andalusian people?
Welcome to Spain: the land of lazy, corrupt macho men. Or maybe not. Avoid bringing up these topics of conversation with a Spaniard unless you want some serious egg on your face.
