https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed If you've lived in or visited Spain in autumn or winter you may have noticed that Spaniards often dress according to the time of year and not how hot or cold it is. We asked our readers to share their stories as we find out why this could be. https://www.thelocal.es/20241023/why-do-spaniards-dress-for-the-season-rather-than-the-weather Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:41:58 +0200 why-do-spaniards-dress-for-the-season-rather-than-the-weather We asked our readers what it's like to live as an LGBTQI+ person in Spain and how it compares to the US, UK, Australia and other countries. Overwhelmingly, their answers were positive, although of course there were differing opinions. https://www.thelocal.es/20260915/its-simply-not-an-issue-readers-experiences-of-being-lgbtqi-in-spain Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:28:16 +0200 its-simply-not-an-issue-readers-experiences-of-being-lgbtqi-in-spain Kids in Spain are often a reflection of Spanish society: boisterous, outdoorsy and straight-talking. But does their outgoing nature tend to veer into misbehaviour? We asked our readers what they think. https://www.thelocal.es/20260911/not-naughty-just-noisy-your-verdict-on-if-kids-in-spain-are-well-behaved Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:36:59 +0200 not-naughty-just-noisy-your-verdict-on-if-kids-in-spain-are-well-behaved The traffic light rules at pedestrian crossings are set to change in Spain. Here's what you really think about the new law, plus your views on driving in here in general. https://www.thelocal.es/20260831/it-makes-good-sense-your-verdict-on-spains-traffic-light-rule-change Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:39:24 +0200 it-makes-good-sense-your-verdict-on-spains-traffic-light-rule-change Spain's rental market is at the heart of the country's housing crisis, with tenants facing eyewatering prices, very little choice and undesirable short-term contracts. We asked The Local Spain's readers what their rental experience has been like. https://www.thelocal.es/20260825/spain-is-outpricing-itself-your-views-on-the-impossible-rental-market Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:53:32 +0200 spain-is-outpricing-itself-your-views-on-the-impossible-rental-market We asked our readers what they think of Spanish crisp or chip flavours and how they compare to flavours back in their home countries. When it comes to the crunch, are you more jamón serrano (cured ham) flavour or fried egg? https://www.thelocal.es/20260827/nothing-beats-ready-salted-your-views-on-crisp-flavours-in-spain Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:42:58 +0200 nothing-beats-ready-salted-your-views-on-crisp-flavours-in-spain Following our previous survey results on Spain's rental crisis, we share the views of readers who are tenants and landlords to try to assess who's more at fault for the dire situation, and if they think anyone else is to blame. https://www.thelocal.es/20260826/greedy-landlords-or-terrible-tenants-whos-at-fault-in-spains-rental-crisis Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:25:45 +0200 greedy-landlords-or-terrible-tenants-whos-at-fault-in-spains-rental-crisis We recently asked readers of The Local Spain why they packed up and moved here. The answers ranged from holiday romances that turned into 40-year marriages to Brexit, Trump and the simple search for a better way of life. https://www.thelocal.es/20260708/my-future-husband-was-my-waiter-readers-reveal-why-they-moved-to-spain Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:17:51 +0200 my-future-husband-was-my-waiter-readers-reveal-why-they-moved-to-spain From bureaucracy to broken dreams, The Local's British readers in Spain explain the real-life consequences Brexit has had for them as the UK marks ten years since it voted to leave the EU. https://www.thelocal.es/20260623/its-fked-us-brits-in-spain-spell-out-the-impact-of-brexit-ten-years-on Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:28:07 +0200 its-fked-us-brits-in-spain-spell-out-the-impact-of-brexit-ten-years-on We asked our American readers what their main doubts were about Spain. From small talk to taxes, here's what they told us. https://www.thelocal.es/20260528/your-answers-the-most-common-doubts-americans-have-about-life-in-spain Thu, 28 May 2026 15:25:42 +0200 your-answers-the-most-common-doubts-americans-have-about-life-in-spain Reader insights offer a valuable contribution to understanding life abroad. The Local Spain’s community of international residents often find themselves at the heart of the country's most heated debates, from digital privacy to the ethics of immigration. https://www.thelocal.es/20260209/your-views-spain-has-a-right-to-govern-their-immigration-laws Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:44:18 +0100 your-views-spain-has-a-right-to-govern-their-immigration-laws We asked our readers what their experiences of the new Entry/Exit System passport at Spanish airports have been since the launch last October, including how long they had to queue and if the passport and fingerprint scanning machines were working. https://www.thelocal.es/20260123/not-all-ees-machines-work-your-views-on-the-entry-exit-system-in-spain Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:54:53 +0100 not-all-ees-machines-work-your-views-on-the-entry-exit-system-in-spain Dual-national American readers across Europe say they would give up their US passports to stay European if they were forced to, with many citing political disillusionment, fears for safety, and the feeling of belonging to their adopted country. https://www.thelocal.es/20251213/i-feel-alienated-american-dual-nationals-in-europe-ready-to-renounce-citizenship Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:06:30 +0100 i-feel-alienated-american-dual-nationals-in-europe-ready-to-renounce-citizenship Whether it's a certain beer or biscuit, a cheese or just a wider range of spices, it's not always easy to satisfy a craving for a food from back home. Which items do you miss the most, and have you found anywhere in Spain you can buy them? The Local wants to hear from you. https://www.thelocal.es/20251124/tell-us-what-do-you-miss-most-from-home-and-how-do-you-get-it-in-spain Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:24:58 +0100 tell-us-what-do-you-miss-most-from-home-and-how-do-you-get-it-in-spain Find out what The Local readers really think of Airbnb in Spain and what impact it's had on local areas. https://www.thelocal.es/20251121/invasive-with-unruly-guests-who-dont-respect-locals-the-verdict-on-airbnb-in-spain Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:05:39 +0100 invasive-with-unruly-guests-who-dont-respect-locals-the-verdict-on-airbnb-in-spain The Local Spain readers have been discussing life in Spain vs. the US on our social media channels. Find out what they have to say. https://www.thelocal.es/20251110/the-grass-is-greener-americans-in-spain-agree-life-is-better-than-in-us Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:33:10 +0100 the-grass-is-greener-americans-in-spain-agree-life-is-better-than-in-us A recent run of bad luck health-wise saw Valencia-based British journalist Eugene Costello admitted to hospital with some serious issues. He couldn’t be in better hands, he says, in a love letter to Spanish public health. https://www.thelocal.es/20250903/reader-insights-a-love-letter-to-spains-public-health-system Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:51:46 +0200 reader-insights-a-love-letter-to-spains-public-health-system Learning Spanish is not always plain sailing for foreigners in the country. With the help of our readers, we compiled some of the best tips that have helped them become more fluent in the language of Cervantes. https://www.thelocal.es/20160303/top-tips-for-learning-spanish Thu, 03 Mar 2016 17:43:43 +0100 top-tips-for-learning-spanish We recently asked you if overtourism and the anti-tourism movement have impacted your life in Spain as a foreign resident. Here's what The Local's readers had to say. https://www.thelocal.es/20241018/how-spains-anti-tourism-movement-affects-foreign-residents Fri, 18 Oct 2024 17:14:01 +0200 how-spains-anti-tourism-movement-affects-foreign-residents Big changes are afoot for travel in Europe with the EU introducing two new systems for travellers - EES and ETIAS. We want to hear from readers about their questions and any worries about the new systems. https://www.thelocal.es/20240410/tell-us-what-are-your-questions-about-the-eus-new-ees-and-etias-travel-systems Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:43:00 +0200 tell-us-what-are-your-questions-about-the-eus-new-ees-and-etias-travel-systems