Apricot and Blue Cheese salad

A mix between flavours, this week Chef Nick brings us a beautiful combination of fruit and cheese, which is quick and easy for this summer.…

Inside the Spanish bar culture: more bars than pharmacies

Bar culture is crucial for Spain and its people and the vast amount of  bar-like establishments  in this country will probably surprise you. In Spain…

Spain’s Football Legacy; World Cups, Euro’s, and La …

Spain’s victorious win in the 2026 FIFA World Cup took the world by storm, and Spaniards around the globe can hold their heads up high…

Levante and Poniente, the famous winds that shape Spain

‘Today the winds are Levante’, if you live in Spain, you may have heard this before, but how do the locals know which wind is…

Dangers of leaving kids and pets in hot cars: a …

Temperatures in Spain during the summer months can soar above 30 degrees. Although great for a suntan and a beach day, you must take extra precautions…

Combat tiredness at the wheel: Linea Directa’s top tips

We’ve all started to feel slightly lethargic at the wheel during a long drive, but did you know how often this can lead to actually…

Palmas, Spanish clapping: The Rhythm of Spain in your hands

Clapping for most cultures is usually an applause, however in Spain, it is considered an instrument, a gesture that has accompanied Spanish culture and music…

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