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Expat Guide

Spanish 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.

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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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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...
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The Spanish royal family

 Spain has one of the most well balanced royal families of recent times. The fact that King Felipe VI met his wife over dinner via a journalist friend ensures their...
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Things you didn’t know were Spanish inventions

 Without the best Spanish inventions, Neil Armstrong might have never walked on the moon and football fanatics would be twiddling their thumbs.
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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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Sexuality in Spain

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

Catalan culture, language, history, and politics

 We provide an overview of Catalan culture, language, history, and politics as well as the basic geography of this unique region of Spain.
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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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The myth of dark eyes, dark hair: the typical Spanish look

 Zach Frolich discusses the paradigm abroad of the Spanish dark-eyes and hair stereotype, quite opposite to the many physical features that appear in Spain’s different regions.
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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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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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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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