Outdoor dining in Spain Spain’s culture of enjoying outdoor dining on restaurant and bar patios, or terrazas as they’re known in Spanish, is one of the easiest customs in the country to spot. Walking through the squares, you can always find patio tables filled with...
SPANISH CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Spanish Carnival Season is here!
Spain loves to celebrate carnival just before Lent begins as much as it is celebrated in New Orleans or Rio de Janeiro. Carnival in Spain, called carnaval in Spanish, is a serious thing and it is celebrated flamboyantly! Dictated by the Catholic calendar, the carnival...
The Stereotype of the Siesta in Spain
The Spanish siesta is to take a short nap, after a copious midday meal, in order to get revitalized and have plenty of energy to finish the day. Studies show that the optimal length of a siesta should be around 20 to 30 minutes, just enough to slow your heart rate and...
New Year’s Traditions in Spain
December 31st is a day of celebration across the world in which each country celebrates in its own way. In Spain, friends, and family gather in the evening to enjoy a long dinner with special dishes and good Spanish wines. Here are a few of our New Year’s traditions....
Spanish Christmas Traditions
Spain, as you may already know, is a Catholic country and religion plays an important role in the year-end celebrations. In an old and culturally rich country like Spain, traditions are numerous; while some traditions are national and observed across the country,...
The History of Real Madrid Futbol Team
In 117 years of soccer, Real Madrid CF (Club de Futbol) has secured 13 European crowns and was chosen as FIFA’s best club of the 20th century. What’s caused this team to become the highest-earning and widely supported clubs in the world? Let’s take a look at Los...