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The padrón document you get when registering at your local town hall in Spain must be renewed periodically. Find out when and the steps on how to do it. ​Read More ​The Local Spain

If you're going to spend Easter 2025 in Spain, this is what you need to know about the opening times of supermarkets, restaurants, pharmacies and other establishments in the region where you'll be. ​Read More ​The Local Spain

Looking to spend Easter in Spain but dreading the crowds? Here are seven places across the country where you're far less likely to encounter many tourists. ​Read More ​The Local Spain

From bubble pods under the stars and treehouses in the canopies to space-age rooms, historic fortresses and even caves, these extraordinary hotels in Spain are some of the coolest spots to lay your head. ​Read More ​The Local Spain

In order to celebrate Andalusia Day on February 28th, we've unearthed 10 surprising and fascinating facts about perhaps Spain's most beloved region. ​Read More ​The Local Spain

Carnival season may have finished in most of Spain, with the burial of the sardine on Ash Wednesday, but in Cádiz the party is still going strong and the streets are filled with gaditano (local from Cádiz) wit. Writer Clementine Scott tells us all about the history of the city’s iconic celebrations. ​Read More ​The Local Spain

As carnival gets underway across Spain this week, The Local gives you the rundown on where to see some of Spain's wackiest celebrations, including everything from mythical creatures to mud-slinging. ​Read More ​The Local Spain

If you’re a non-native Spanish speaker who wants to obtain Spanish nationality after ten years of residency, you will have to sit a Spanish language exam if you want to obtain citizenship. Is your Spanish good enough? ​Read More ​The Local Spain

Though it might not seem like it, there are specific rules in place in Spain regarding whether you can cross the road whenever and wherever you want, and some hefty fines for those who fall foul of the laws. ​Read More ​The Local Spain