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Celebrating the Dead on Día de Todos los Santos

We have officially reached October, which means it’s time to get excited for the spookiest time of the year! Now most of you are probably thinking that I’m talking about Halloween, but the traditional Spanish mid-fall celebration looks a little…

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Apetit’Oh – Authentic Spanish Cooking Classes in Madrid

Save 10% on Apetit’Oh Classes and 5€ on Citylife’s Meet & Cook Events Spanish food is fun and delicious! Mealtime traditions in Spain revolve heavily around socialising and sharing, whether it’s savoury tapas plates and yummy sweets to huge, traditional meals.…

San Isidro Kitchen – Rosquillas listas

If you are in Madrid for the weekend of San Isidro, there is no doubt you will pass by these delicious delicacies while taking a stroll down the festive streets. Rosquillas are a popular Spanish pastry traditionally eaten in May…

The Best 23 Festivals in Spain: A Month-by-Month Guide

Spain is a country that doesn’t just celebrate festivals – it lives them. For international students and expats, the festivals in Spain highlighted in this article are the quickest way to understand the soul of Spanish culture (and have the…

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Learn Spanish in Madrid – Spanish Courses, Spanish Schools & Language Exchanges

This page is dedicated to helping you learn Spanish in Madrid with the best resources and options in the city! There are many ways to go about learning and practicing a new language, from traditional language courses in language schools,…

100+ Common Spanish Phrases Everyone Should Know

The most common Spanish phrases out there are super easy to learn. All you need to do is use them as often as possible. These common Spanish phrases can also help you navigate a new city if you’ve moved abroad…

Citylife’s Must-Watch List for Spanish Movies & Series!

Watching movies or series in Spanish is one of the best ways to learn not only the language and its slang, but also plenty of things about the culture. Believe it or not there is a lot of quality Spanish…

Books to Read While Learning Spanish

Working on your Spanish and looking for Spanish books to read that are on your level? If you’re a young adult who has just started to learn Spanish, chances are you aren’t going to want to read a Spanish children’s…

The Spanish Kitchen: How to Make Tortilla de Patatas

Welcome to Citylife’s Spanish Kitchen, where we help you recreate the traditional flavours of Spanish dishes no matter where you are in the world! So, Brits, put away the beans and bacon. Swedes, give the meatballs a rest, and Dutchies,…

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Celebrating New Year’s 2026 in Madrid!

If you’re spending New Year’s Eve in Madrid then you’re in for a special treat! Madrid is an amazing city, it’s the largest city in Spain and people come from far and wide to celebrate the new year together. Whether…

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Delicious Christmas Desserts from Spain

The holiday season is the time of eating delicious food with the ones you love – especially all those delicious sweets! The Spanish love their sugar and Christmas time brings out the most delicious recipes within each family. For the next…

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December 8th: The Kickoff to the Spanish Holiday Season!

The Day of the Immaculate Conception, or Día de la Inmaculada Concepción is a very significant holiday around the world. It celebrates the Roman Catholic belief of The Blessed Virgin Mary’s immaculate conception in her mother’s womb and is considered the first…

6 Spanish Soups You MUST Try This Winter!

Lets face it, Spain isn’t all that cold in the winter. But, that doesn’t mean that you can’t indulge in the traditional, warm, comfort food of the Spanish. You might notice as you walk through the streets, despite the chilly…

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El Gordo: The Spanish Christmas Lottery

Once December hits, the city of Madrid is flooded with Christmas tradition, and El Gordo is one of them! This is a tradition that goes beyond a simple lottery, it’s the second longest continuously running lottery in the world and as measured by the total…

Celebrating the Dead on Día de Todos los Santos

Apetit’Oh – Authentic Spanish Cooking Classes in Madrid

San Isidro Kitchen – Rosquillas listas

The Best 23 Festivals in Spain: A Month-by-Month Guide

Learn Spanish in Madrid – Spanish Courses, Spanish Schools & Language Exchanges

100+ Common Spanish Phrases Everyone Should Know

Citylife’s Must-Watch List for Spanish Movies & Series!

Books to Read While Learning Spanish

The Spanish Kitchen: How to Make Tortilla de Patatas

Celebrating New Year’s 2026 in Madrid!

Delicious Christmas Desserts from Spain

December 8th: The Kickoff to the Spanish Holiday Season!

6 Spanish Soups You MUST Try This Winter!

El Gordo: The Spanish Christmas Lottery

How to Order Coffee in Spain – Our Beginners Guide!

Beginner’s Guide to Movie Theatres in Madrid

October 12: The National Day of Spain

16 Funny Spanish Phrases to Use in Everyday Conversation

11 Classic Spanish Cocktails and How to Make Them

The Spanish Kitchen: How to Make Flan De Fresa

Language Schools in Madrid – Top Choices & Discounts

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