Take a look at the most breathtaking pictures of winter in Spain from this past week.
The Local met Leah Pattem, the 32-year-old founder of the Madrid No Frills blog who gave us the lowdown on why she has fallen in love with Madrid, "a humble city of overlooked treasures and untold stories", and how best to enjoy a perfect weekend in the city.
Spanish men are great at playing the dating game says Sally Fazakerley, a seasoned participant in Madrid's dating scene. Just watch out for their mothers - and their wives.
As carnival gets underway across Spain next week, The Local gives you the run down on where to see some of Spain's wackiest celebrations.
The eldest grandson of late Spanish dictator Francisco Franco was sentenced to 30 months in jail Thursday for deliberately ramming a police car following a high-speed chase.
