Madrid hasn’t always been the capital of Spain. Here are eight towns and cities that at one point in history were the capitals of various kingdoms that today are part of Spain. The Local Barcelona News…

Whether you want to party with the masses in the main squares, catch a local firework display, cruise down a river on a boat or say goodbye to 2024 with an epic race, here are the Nochevieja events taking place around Spain. The Local Barcelona News…

You may have noticed that children are tasked with singing the longwinded Christmas lottery numbers on live TV in Spain. How did this tradition come about? The Local Barcelona News…

Spain’s free train ticket scheme has been extended again, until June 30th 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about getting or renewing your free trips. The Local Barcelona News…

Anyone who’s spent time in Spain in summer will know that when you hit the main tourist beaches there are certain interesting characters you’ll always come across, from the kitted-out Spanish families to the sunburnt foreign holidaymakers. The Local Barcelona News…

Catalonia-based travel writer Esme Fox embarks on a voyage into the mind of Salvador Dalí, visiting various locations and landmarks that the Spanish surrealist created or made his own around Spain’s Costa Brava. The Local Barcelona News…

While the British are famous for their love of forming orderly lines, the stereotype from abroad is that Spaniards are impatient and incapable of queuing properly. Here’s why foreigners have it all wrong. The Local Barcelona News…

You don’t hear a lot about Murcia. Sandwiched between Alicante and Andalusia, the region is often overlooked by those wanting to relocate to Spain. Former Murcia resident Conor Faulkner has the lowdown on what to expect before buying a home or moving there. The Local Barcelona News…