‘Like the end of the world’: The foreign eclipse chasers flocking to Spain

August 5, 2026

‘Like the end of the world’: The foreign eclipse chasers flocking to Spain

People from all over the world will flock to northern Spain next week in the hope of witnessing a once-in-a-lifetime experience: a total solar eclipse. The Local Spain – News…

July 18, 2026

Inside Spain: How Spanish football shaped my life and identity

As Spain prepares to face Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday, The Local’s Alex Dunham reminisces about the role the national side has played in his life in Spain, from childhood to parenthood. The Local Spain – News…

July 1, 2026

How rural Spain is embracing LGBTQ+ initiatives

Small town Spain is breaking down barriers and showing that ‘pueblos’ can be progressive and welcoming places for sexual minorities, even helping revitalise some of the country’s depopulated areas at the same time. The Local Spain – News…

June 26, 2026

Adapting to the heat: four ideas from European cities

From checking on older neighbours to greening spaces, some cities are stepping up efforts to keep people safeEurope live – latest updatesExtreme heat has seared Europe this week, with the UK smashing its top heat record for June for three days in a row, and France sweltering through its hottest day and night on record.As fossil fuel pollution bakes the planet, making heatwaves hotter and longer, some places are adapting better than others. What have European cities done to stay safe when it gets too hot? Continue reading… Barcelona | The Guardian – News…

May 27, 2026

How Madrid became Europe’s gateway to Latin music

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny kicks off a series of 10 concerts on Saturday in Madrid, a city with a booming Latino population now emerging as a new hub of the Latin music industry. The Local Spain – News…

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‘Like the end of the world’: The foreign eclipse chasers flocking to Spain