Spanish culture

Late October in Spain smells of roasting castañas and warm sugar. Bakery windows fill with inviting treats, while street braziers serve hot boniatos and cups of thick chocolate.

October in Spain is crisp air, harvest flavours and a stack of very local traditions.

Spain’s National Day lands in mid‑October, mixing military pageantry in Madrid with quieter local traditions elsewhere.

Barcelona’s blockbuster sights hog the limelight, but the city’s best moments live in quiet barrios, leafy slopes and tiny bodegas.

The province of Castellón, often overlooked in favour of its more famous neighbours, holds some of the peninsula's best-kept secrets.

Food is practically a way of life in Spain, with a culinary heritage that goes back centuries. The country's gastronomy is incredibly varied, and you'll find that so much of the local culture is best understood through what's cooking in the kitchen.

September in Spain has a special feel to it. As the intense heat of summer begins to fade and the crowds start to thin, the country comes alive with some of its most interesting celebrations.

Spain has an extraordinary number of entire towns and cities recognised as World Heritage Sites, places where the streets themselves tell centuries-old stories.

Spain is brimming with cultural treasures, including ancient Roman structures, mind-bending modern architecture and history-defining rock art. To give you an idea of how significant the history is here, the city of Córdoba holds the record for the most UNESCO recognitions in the world.

When most people think of UNESCO sites in Spain, their minds usually jump to the Alhambra or Gaudí's masterpieces in Barcelona. And while they're undoubtedly must-sees, they're just the start of the story.

Spain is a country that never fails to impress when it comes to history and culture. It holds a millennium of history, with everything from Roman ruins to modernist architecture dotted across its landscape.

This bonkers festival in Valencia comprises truckloads of tomatoes and people willing to paint the town red. Literally.

Every July, Pamplona in northern Spain bursts to life with the riotous Festival of San Fermín. It's a whirlwind of music, dance, street parties, and something you just don’t see every day: the famous running of the bulls.

Flamenco is a colourful Spanish art form that combines passionate singing, expressive dance, and intricate guitar playing.

Spain provides an ideal setting for people to immerse themselves in both the language and lifestyle, with its diverse regions each offering a unique dialect and cultural flavour.

If you're looking for a truly unique and exhilarating Spanish festival, Valencia’s Fallas should be at the top of your list.

Love is in the air as 14th February 2025, Valentine’s Day, is almost upon us once again. Does Spain celebrate Valentine's Day?

Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year. All around the world people celebrate the holiday and enjoy the festive period, and Spain is no different in that regard.

idealista, the leading real estate marketplace in Southern Europe, is sponsoring the Eurovision Song Contest for the second time. This year, the contest will take place in the English city of Liverpool from 9th to 13th May.

Whether you're planning a trip to Spain or even thinking of moving to Spain, there are some faux pas that you need to avoid that will help you fit in like a local and not stand out as a tourist.

Moving to a new country can be exciting and challenging, and unsurprisingly, Spain is consistently among the top ranked countries in Europe for expats.

Summer is a great time to visit Spain on holiday and get away to the beach.

Saint James’s Day When: 15th – 31st July 2019 Where: Santiago de Compostela, Spain Website: santiagoturismo.com St.

James, son of Zebedee, disciple of Jesus Christ and later canonised as St James the Greater, is the patron saint of both Spain and Galicia. Saint James is known in Spanish as Santiago and he’s also the patron saint of Guatemala, Nicaragua and of fishermen.

The tiny village of Belchite in Zaragoza, in northwest Spain, is a testament to the ravages of war and a great place to visit if you want to find out more about the Spanish Civil War.