Easter traditions in Spain As elsewhere in the world, in Spain Easter is one of the most significant and solemn holidays, as it is the day of resurrection of Jesus Christ. However, all countries have their own traditions of celebrating this event. For example, in Spain the Holy Week is called “Semana Santa”. At this […]...

The Spanish social insurance system All the employed Spaniards and their families (as well as the foreigners living and working in Spain and having the residence permit) (tarjeta residencia) get the social security cards (seguridad social). The owners of such cards have the right to seek health care and consultation in the health centers (Centro […]...

Medicine and health insurance in Spain Health is a fundamental part of every person’s life. No matter in which you rest or live- first of all, we want to feel comfortable as regards our health and и be sure that if something happens to us, we will receive the timely medical assistance. Medical care in […]...

Festival of San Isidro in Madrid San Isidro is one of the brightest and the most solemn events in Spain devoted to the patron of Madrid Saint Isidore the Farmer (San Isidro Labrador). The celebration starts on the 15th of May in the Church of San Isidro. After that, the procession marches all over the […]...

Nightlife in Madrid Today’s Madrid is a multinational city-millionaire, and not only in terms of population, but also in culture. Not without reason people call it “open air museum”: Catholic churches, cathedrals, temples, baroque buildings and infinite galleries. Actually, this city is quite and perfect for leisure walks. The capital comes alive during the football […]...

Mortgage in Spain Foreigners can easily buy a dwelling in Spain. There is no need to collect a lot of documents; just show your passport and an income certificate. But usually, the income certificate is just a formality. The banks will take it seriously only if you are a businessman. Spanish property Usually, the Spanish […]...

Spanish “jamon” Jamon (ham) is a dry-cured pork leg. The world “jamon” is translated from Spanish as “ham”. Spanish establishment, where you can taste “jamon” (an integral part of menu), is called “jamoneria” and represents the restaurant or liquor store. Jamon is a delicacy and a calling card of Spain. The process of its preparation […]...

Spanish cuisine Madrid cuisine is very special. Its residents like “callos” — blood sausage with spices and sauce. The main dish of Meseta is vegetables (fried, stewed or boiled) and beans. The residents of Meseta raise pigs and feed them chestnuts and acorns. They also  love game dishes. The specialty of Castilla La Mancha, described […]...

Recipes of Spanish cuisine Gazpacho (cold tomato soup) Ingredients: • 6 big fresh tomatoes (you can use fresh or canned tomatoes in own sauce); • 1 middle green pepper (washed and sliced); • 1 small white onion (peeled and sliced); 1 big cucumber (peeled and sliced); • 4 tablespoons of red wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon […]...

How to meet the foreign man in Spain? There are different ways to meet the foreigner. The World Wide Web has brought us all together, so the most primitive way to do it is to surf the dating sites, with the profiles of some lonely foreign men. A lot of international sites, such as InterFriendship […]...