Following news of the high-speed train crash near the Spanish city of Córdoba on Sunday night, many people have been asking the same question: How safe really is train travel in Spain?

Officials in Spain said the death toll from a high-speed train collision in the south of the country, currently at 39, could rise further, with rescuers at work on the mangled wreckage.

Three Kings’ Day, new V-16 light for drivers, minimum wage increase, the new nationwide travel pass, these are just some of the changes and events happening in Spain during the first month of 2026.

'Simpa', 'turismofobia' and 'crudivorismo' are just some of the new words out of 330 added to the 2026 version of Spain's most official dictionary.

Valencian left-wing political party Compromís has demanded that the Valencian City Council cease all advertising of the city’s famed Las Fallas celebration for fear of mass tourism spoiling the event ...

Travel writer and The Local reporter Esme Fox, who has lived in the Catalan capital for over 10 years, shares her tips for visitors and the tourist traps to avoid.

Leader of Spanish region’s People’s party had clung to power despite calls for him to stand down over 2024 disaster Carlos Mazón, the embattled president of the eastern Spanish region of Valencia, has bowed to public fury and political pressure by resigning over his botched handling of the deadly floods that killed 229 people in the area just over a year ago. Mazón, a member of the conservative People’s party (PP), had hung on despite calls for him to stand down after it emerged that he spent more than three hours having lunch with a journalist as the floods hit and people were drowning in their homes, garages and cars. Continue reading...

Thousands of passengers at Madrid-Barajas airport were held up in hour-long queues at security control on Tuesday as staff continue with their indefinite strike.

A centenary underground

Tapas eating is an intrinsic part of Spanish eating culture, consisting of sharing small plates of food with friends or family along with drinks. But how did this typically Spanish way of eating come to be and what does 'tapa' actually mean?

Spain’s Consumer Affairs Ministry has ordered Airbnb to delete over 66,000 listings for short-term lets in the country because they're breaching housing laws.

There were multiple protests against overtourism in Spain’s Canary Islands in 2024, and on Sunday May 18th locals will be taking to the streets of each island once again to show their frustration that...

The "historic" power cut that hit all of mainland Spain on Monday caused widespread disruption across the country. Has everything practically returned to normal on Tuesday or are services and travel s...

Whether you want to indulge in some fish broth in the form of sorropotún in San Vicente de la Barquera or head down to Santoña for some anchovies, this guide will help you discover the most authentic ...

If you buy a property with a tourist rental licence, is it still possible to transfer this licence to your name? Here's what you need to know about new rules, risks and other key info if you want to b...

Uncovering Somorrostro

Discover the surprising connection between a small town near Seville and the samurais of Japan.

To mark International Cheese Day, we've broken everything you need to know about the most special and scrumptious 'quesos' from every corner of Spain.

Soar into the world of the city's parrots and parakeets

Spain's American population has increased by more than 25 percent in just two years and now numbers over 50,000. The Local asked these newcomers what has pushed them to start a new life in Spain, with...

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.

A British journalist has been missing in Brazil for more than 10 days, a foreign correspondents' association said late on Tuesday, urging authorities to step up their search efforts.

Protesters on the Spanish island of Mallorca have defaced an iconic Osborne bull billboard with a message reading “Rich Foreign Property Buyers Go to Hell”, as the Spanish government eyes a possible s...

Happy Valentine’s Day to all who celebrate and Happy Friday to all those who don’t!

Are you a fatty, half an orange or just somebody's darling? The Local gives you the most affectionate romantic names to call your Valentine (with some exceptions), from the classic to the hilarious terms of endearment.

A newsletter for everyone who loves Barcelona. Whether you live here, are planning on living here, are visiting or are simply a fan of the city, there's something to interest you. Click to read The 'B...

For a long time, France has been the most-visited country in the world, yet it doesn't appear to suffer from overtourism and its knock-on effects as much as Spain. The Local spoke to travel experts to...

Spain has so many weird and wonderful traditions that range from the bizarre to the hilarious and the awe-inspiring, but this carnival in the north of the country has to be one of the most grotesque and terrifying.

How much do you really know about this humble Catalan vegetable?

A newsletter for everyone who loves Barcelona. Whether you live here, are planning on living here, are visiting or are simply a fan of the city, there's something to interest you. Click to read The 'B...

In a further move to potentially limit property purchases in Spain, Barcelona city council is exploring ways to ban investment funds and non-resident foreigners from buying homes in the Catalan capital that won't be used for residential purposes.

Within a week, Spain's PM went from saying that non-EU non-residents will be taxed at 100 percent when buying Spanish homes to proposing they be completely banned from purchasing properties. Why is he...

Tourism in Europe’s hotspots continues to rise, but after protests in 2024, what can we expect for the coming year?

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Get to know the flavors of Seville with this guide to the city's best tapas bars.

At first glance, there may not appear to be any links between Spain’s northern Basque region and the country of Iceland, but travel back hundreds of years and you’ll soon learn that these people were ...