Society & History

How much do you know about Spain? Find out more about the society and history of Spain with our expert guides detailing everything you need to know, from traditional Spanish celebrations and holidays to the movies that every expat moving to Spain must watch.

Catalan

Catalan culture, language, history, and politics

Discover a brief overview of Catalan culture, language, history, and politics, as well as the basic geography of this unique region of Spain.

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Spanish civil war

The Spanish civil war

From bombings, Guernica, forced labour camps and starvation, Spanish civil war survivors tell their stories of the tragedy that tore Spain in two.

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Spain government

The government and political system in Spain

Learn all about Spain’s political system, the local and national political parties, its government, and much more with this detailed guide.

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Spain sports

Popular sports in Spain: a guide to Spanish sports clubs

Looking to play one of the more popular sports in Spain? Here’s a sporty guide to help point you in the right direction to play.

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Religion in Spain

Religion in Spain

Stuffed with religious icons, it’s easy to think Spain is a very Catholic country but in a country where gay marriage and abortion are legal, the reality is not so straightforward.

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Spanish royal family

The Spanish royal family

The Spanish royal family has been a pillar of stability through a fairly tumultuous century on the Iberian Peninsula.

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Christmas in Spain

Celebrating Christmas in Spain

Turrón, lotería, uvas? What do these have in common with Christmas? Learn the most important holiday traditions when celebrating Christmas in Spain beyond wishing the locals a “Feliz Navidad”!

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Spanish inventions

Things you didn’t know were Spanish inventions

The Spanish are responsible for some ingenious inventions that shaped modern society. Discover what they made to make life easier.

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Nochevieja

Nochevieja: celebrating New Year’s Eve in Spain

MadridMan gives the lowdown on where and how to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Madrid, including the ever-popular party location in Puerta del Sol’s main plaza.

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Spanish people

The myth of the typical Spanish look

There’s a paradigm abroad of what the typical Spanish people look like: dark eyes and dark hair. But it’s nothing more than a stereotype.

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Spanish mythology

Spanish mythology and folklore

Watch out for the monstrous creature El Coco who eats naughty children, a mouse that takes teeth, and a love story to contest the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet.

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Spain sexuality

Sexuality in Spain

Unlike in some other countries, people in Spain are not particularly shy when it comes to discussing and displaying their sexuality.

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