Culture

Spain among top 10 best countries to retire in 2026

A delicate balance of factors keeps Spain among the best countries in the world for foreigners looking for a place to spend their golden years.

01/06/26

Foreign flavours that have influenced Spanish cuisine

Much of Spanish gastronomy can be explained by its contact and exchange with European, North African, Middle Eastern and American culinary cultures.

20/05/26

One of Spain’s most surprising cities is actually in Africa

A place whose unique diversity is reflected in its temples, monuments and traditions.

03/04/26

Francisco Franco and the leftist painter he saved and later used

A painter who had been an anarchist and later a socialist ended up providing Franco with important support in international propaganda.

19/11/25

Top 10 cultural cities in Spain

Many Spanish cities stand out for their wide and captivating cultural life. These are the top cultural cities in Spain.

30/08/24

The Pheasant Island: Spanish for half the year and French for the other

10/07/24

The Wild West of Andalusia, the true origin of cowboys

14/12/23

Madrid’s Matadero, a great place to soak up culture

02/11/22

Mercado de Motores, the most inspiring market in Madrid

24/10/22

Seville, a city on every continent

09/02/22

Somorrostro, the neighbourhood that disappeared in Barcelona

25/08/21

Los Jameos del Agua, a hug between a man and a volcano

23/08/21

María of Russia, the heiress to the Russian empire was born in Madrid

30/07/21

Casa Botines, a Gaudí's treasure in León

26/07/21

Castril de la Peña, an Andalusian summer love

29/06/21

Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes, a work from the 10th century

10/05/21

Concepción Arenal, the woman of the future | Timeless Women 8

28/04/21

Doña Urraca la Asturiana, the rebellious queen | Timeless Women 7

22/04/21

The story of Hercules and Seville, a mutual crush

12/04/21

Josefina Molina, paving the way | Timeless Women 6

12/04/21