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 February is the month to shake off the winter blues with Carnival! Or head to a celebration of the most tragic of star-crossed lovers. Failing that how about a festival focusing on food? https://www.thelocal.es/20200204/whats-on-in-spain-14-fantastically-fun-things-to-do-in-february Tue, 04 Feb 2020 10:09:57 +0100 whats-on-in-spain-14-fantastically-fun-things-to-do-in-february From exhibitions to horse riding competitions and wine fairs, it looks like Spain’s October calendar is full of exciting events and activities. https://www.thelocal.es/20191001/whats-on-in-spain-11-unmissable-events-in-october Tue, 01 Oct 2019 18:09:00 +0200 whats-on-in-spain-11-unmissable-events-in-october From Roman battle re-enactments to literary festivals, there are lots of great events happening in Spain this September. https://www.thelocal.es/20190903/seven-reasons-to-love-spain-this-september Tue, 03 Sep 2019 11:46:01 +0200 seven-reasons-to-love-spain-this-september A hillside village in one of Spain’s forgotten corners is hoping to transform itself into a tourist destination with the opening of what it claims to be the longest zip wire ride in Europe. https://www.thelocal.es/20190813/spanish-village-opens-europes-longest-zip-wire Tue, 13 Aug 2019 14:51:41 +0200 spanish-village-opens-europes-longest-zip-wire There are plenty of brilliant things happening in Spain in August, from the world's most famous food fight to a town-wide re-enactment of a 13th century conquest. The Local has picked out some great events for you to check out. https://www.thelocal.es/20190801/whats-on-in-august Thu, 01 Aug 2019 11:04:36 +0200 whats-on-in-august With summer well and truly here, Spain's calendar is packed full of fun things to do this July, including Pamplona bull running fiesta, Madrid's fashion week and San Sebastiàn's jazz festival. Check out The Local's list of what not to miss: https://www.thelocal.es/20190701/fourteen-fantastic-events-to-attend-in-spain-this-july Mon, 01 Jul 2019 11:15:20 +0200 fourteen-fantastic-events-to-attend-in-spain-this-july Set to display over 1,000 works of photography and visual art across Madrid, PhotoEspaña, the internationally distinguished festival, is back for its 21st year. https://www.thelocal.es/20190605/eight-highlights-from-madrids-photoespana-2019 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 15:48:41 +0200 eight-highlights-from-madrids-photoespana-2019 Summer is here and Spaniards are ready to welcome it with a range of fiestas, sporting events and cultural activities across the country from Madrid's Pride festival to a celebration of classical music and dance in Granada. Here are some of the highlights. https://www.thelocal.es/20190603/ten-brilliant-things-to-do-in-spain-this-june-2019 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 16:18:46 +0200 ten-brilliant-things-to-do-in-spain-this-june-2019 With longer and warmer days, May is the month when Spaniards take to the streets to throw fiesta after fiesta. https://www.thelocal.es/20190503/marvellous-things-to-do-in-may Fri, 03 May 2019 11:50:51 +0200 marvellous-things-to-do-in-may From religious processions to marathons and literary awards, Spain's April calendar is extremely busy https://www.thelocal.es/20190401/top-12-things-to-do-in-april-in-spain Mon, 01 Apr 2019 18:04:08 +0200 top-12-things-to-do-in-april-in-spain From film festivals to puppetry, and horses to kites, there is lots of fun going on in Spain during November. These are our highlights. https://www.thelocal.es/20181105/nine-things-to-do-in-spain-in-november Mon, 05 Nov 2018 14:04:49 +0100 nine-things-to-do-in-spain-in-november August is a month packed full of summer fun across the nation from music concerts to street festivals, and the world's biggest food fight! https://www.thelocal.es/20180801/whats-on-in-spain-august-2018 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 13:29:09 +0200 whats-on-in-spain-august-2018 With summer in full swing, Spain's events calendar is jam-packed with everything from beachside music festivals to bull runs through city streets. Take a look at The Local’s pick of unmissable events in Spain this July: https://www.thelocal.es/20180629/10-unmissable-events-in-spain-this-july Fri, 29 Jun 2018 16:36:04 +0200 10-unmissable-events-in-spain-this-july In honour of its 20th anniversary, Madrid’s international festival of photography and visual arts, PHotoEspaña, has curated 100 exhibitions which comprise the work of 514 artists spread out over 62 venues. https://www.thelocal.es/20180612/the-10-best-exhibitions-at-photoespaa-2018 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 16:14:22 +0200 the-10-best-exhibitions-at-photoespaa-2018 Spring is just around the corner, and every region of the country is celebrating with festivals, exhibitions, marathons, and soccer matches. The Local put together a list of the best things to do in Spain this month. https://www.thelocal.es/20180228/whats-on-spain-march-2018 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 17:44:09 +0100 whats-on-spain-march-2018 Whether you are one of the 75 million tourists that visit Spain every year, or a local looking to try something new this weekend, The Local has your guide to the best things to do in every region of the country this upcoming month. https://www.thelocal.es/20180131/whats-on-in-spain-ten-things-to-do-in-february Wed, 31 Jan 2018 12:26:46 +0100 whats-on-in-spain-ten-things-to-do-in-february August is a month packed full of summer fun across the nation from music concerts to street festivals, and the world's biggest food fight! https://www.thelocal.es/20170801/whats-on-in-spain-august-2017 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 11:14:54 +0200 whats-on-in-spain-august-2017 With longer and warmer days, May is the month when Spaniards take to the streets to throw fiesta after fiesta. https://www.thelocal.es/20170503/seven-marvellous-things-to-do-in-may-in-spain Wed, 03 May 2017 19:02:43 +0200 seven-marvellous-things-to-do-in-may-in-spain Whether it's a trip to see the tongue-in-cheek send-up of politicians at Las Fallas before a spectacular flaming finale in Valencia or slogging your way around the Barcelona marathon, there is plenty going on across Spain during March. https://www.thelocal.es/20170301/whats-on-in-spain-ten-great-things-to-do-in-march Wed, 01 Mar 2017 14:51:53 +0100 whats-on-in-spain-ten-great-things-to-do-in-march February means Carnival season in Spain, but there are plenty of other fiestas from "devil dances" to flamenco fests. https://www.thelocal.es/20170202/whats-on-in-spain-ten-brilliant-things-to-do-in-february Thu, 02 Feb 2017 13:23:42 +0100 whats-on-in-spain-ten-brilliant-things-to-do-in-february