Bullfighting, the beaches of the Mediterranean and Atlantic Seas, sherry, castles and fortresses.
01.01 New Year
January 06.01, Epiphany
May 01.05, Labor Day
August 15.08, Dormition of the Virgin Mary
October 12.10, National Day of Spain
November 01.11, All Saints' Day
March 06.12, Constitution Day
December 08.12, Immaculate Conception
December 25.12, Christmas
112, single emergency number
091, National Police
092, local (municipal) police
062, Civil Guard (Guardia Civil)
061, emergency medical care
085, fire department
016, assistance to victims of domestic violence
011, roadside assistance
34+
– Miguel de Cervantes, writer, author of Don Quixote
– Pablo Picasso, artist, founder of Cubism
– Salvador Dalí, surrealist artist
– Francisco Goya, artist, court painter
– Isabella I of Castile, Queen, Unifier of Spain
- Ferdy
– to remove archaeological finds
– swim in the fountains of Madrid
- visiting monasteries in inappropriate clothing
– photograph military installations
– smoking in restaurants and bars
– It is customary to greet someone with a kiss on both cheeks, even when meeting for the first time.
– The informal address “you” is used frequently, even in formal settings.
– Siesta from 14:00 pm to 17:00 pm – many shops and offices are closed
– Being 10-15 minutes late for a meeting is considered normal.
First (in the world)
– The world's first global navy, which united the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans (16th century)
– The first parliament in the world to include representatives from overseas territories (Cortes, imperial era)
– The world's first museum dedicated to contemporary art in a former hospital (Reina Sofia, Madrid)
– The first national park in Europe to protect high-mountain ecosystems (Picos de Europa, 1918)
– The world's first public project to preserve and promote gastronomic routes (Ruta del Jamón, Ruta del Vino)
Records (the "most" in the world)
– The largest area of vineyards in the world
– The highest density of UNESCO World Heritage sites among European countries
– The highest life expectancy among women in the EU (in selected years)
– The largest collection of Picasso's works (Malaga, Madrid, Barcelona)
– The highest proportion of sunshine hours in Western Europe
Records (one of the most) in the world
– One of the most popular pilgrimage routes (Camino de Santiago)
– One of the most famous brands of gastronomy (tapas, jamon, paella)
– One of the most stable tourism markets in Europe
– One of the most active participants in international cultural festivals
– One of the largest exporters of olive oil
– One of the most developed markets for renewable energy (wind, solar)
– One of the most famous centers of Art Nouveau architecture (Gaudi, Barcelona)
Anti-records (the "most" in the world)
– The highest youth unemployment in the EU (in some years)
– The highest proportion of empty houses is in rural areas
– The highest density of tourists per capita in certain regions (Balearic Islands, Barcelona)
Anti-records ("one of the most" in the world)
– One of the highest levels of seasonal employment
– One of the highest levels of dependence on tourism in the GDP structure
– One of the highest levels of regional inequality (north vs south)
– One of the highest levels of vulnerability to drought and desertification
– One of the highest electricity prices in the EU
– One of the highest levels of emigration of skilled youth
– greeting / Hola / hola
– gratitude / Gracias / gracias
– please / Por favor / por favor
– excuse me / Perdón / perdon
– where is the bus...? / ¿Dónde está el autobús…? / donde esta el autobus
– how much does a ticket cost? / ¿Cuánto cuesta el billete? / cuanto cuesta el billete
– pharmacy / Farmacia / farmacia
– I need a doctor / Necesito un médico / necesito un medico
– I need help / Necesito ayuda / necesito ayuda
– Call the police / Llame a la policía / yame a la policia
– Call an ambulance / Call an ambulance / Call an ambulance
– Very tasty! / ¡Muy rico! / muy rico
– the bill, please / La cuenta, por favor / la cuenta por favor
– toast / ¡Salud! (Let's be healthy!) / salud
– joke / In Spain, the siesta is sacred! (In Spain, the siesta is sacred!)
First (in the world)
– The world's first global navy, which united the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans (16th century)
– The first parliament in the world to include representatives from overseas territories (Cortes, imperial era)
– The world's first museum dedicated to contemporary art in a former hospital (Reina Sofia, Madrid)
– The first national park in Europe to protect high-mountain ecosystems (Picos de Europa, 1918)
– The world's first public project to preserve and promote gastronomic routes (Ruta del Jamón, Ruta del Vino)
Records (the "most" in the world)
– The largest area of vineyards in the world
– The highest density of UNESCO World Heritage sites among European countries
– The highest life expectancy among women in the EU (in selected years)
– The largest collection of Picasso's works (Malaga, Madrid, Barcelona)
– The highest proportion of sunshine hours in Western Europe
Records (one of the most) in the world
– One of the most popular pilgrimage routes (Camino de Santiago)
– One of the most famous brands of gastronomy (tapas, jamon, paella)
– One of the most stable tourism markets in Europe
– One of the most active participants in international cultural festivals
– One of the largest exporters of olive oil
– One of the most developed markets for renewable energy (wind, solar)
– One of the most famous centers of Art Nouveau architecture (Gaudi, Barcelona)
Anti-records (the "most" in the world)
– The highest youth unemployment in the EU (in some years)
– The highest proportion of empty houses is in rural areas
– The highest density of tourists per capita in certain regions (Balearic Islands, Barcelona)
Anti-records ("one of the most" in the world)
– One of the highest levels of seasonal employment
– One of the highest levels of dependence on tourism in the GDP structure
– One of the highest levels of regional inequality (north vs south)
– One of the highest levels of vulnerability to drought and desertification
– One of the highest electricity prices in the EU
– One of the highest levels of emigration of skilled youth
It is customary to discuss:
– National cuisine (tapas, paella)
– Football and favorite clubs
– Art and architecture (Gaudi, Picasso)
– Holidays and festivals (La Tomatina, San Fermin)
– Music and dance (flamenco)
It is not accepted to discuss:
– Politics and Catalonia
– Economic crises
– Religious differences
- Personal income
– to dance flamenco
– watch bullfights
– swim on the beaches of the Costa Brava
– wine tasting in Rioja and Jerez
Bullfighting, the beaches of the Mediterranean and Atlantic Seas, sherry, castles and fortresses.
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01.01 New Year
January 06.01, Epiphany
May 01.05, Labor Day
August 15.08, Dormition of the Virgin Mary
October 12.10, National Day of Spain
November 01.11, All Saints' Day
March 06.12, Constitution Day
December 08.12, Immaculate Conception
December 25.12, Christmas
112, single emergency number
091, National Police
092, local (municipal) police
062, Civil Guard (Guardia Civil)
061, emergency medical care
085, fire department
016, assistance to victims of domestic violence
011, roadside assistance
34+
– Miguel de Cervantes, writer, author of Don Quixote
– Pablo Picasso, artist, founder of Cubism
– Salvador Dalí, surrealist artist
– Francisco Goya, artist, court painter
– Isabella I of Castile, Queen, Unifier of Spain
- Ferdy
– to remove archaeological finds
– swim in the fountains of Madrid
- visiting monasteries in inappropriate clothing
– photograph military installations
– smoking in restaurants and bars
– It is customary to greet someone with a kiss on both cheeks, even when meeting for the first time.
– The informal address “you” is used frequently, even in formal settings.
– Siesta from 14:00 pm to 17:00 pm – many shops and offices are closed
– Being 10-15 minutes late for a meeting is considered normal.
– greeting / Hola / hola
– gratitude / Gracias / gracias
– please / Por favor / por favor
– excuse me / Perdón / perdon
– where is the bus...? / ¿Dónde está el autobús…? / donde esta el autobus
– how much does a ticket cost? / ¿Cuánto cuesta el billete? / cuanto cuesta el billete
– pharmacy / Farmacia / farmacia
– I need a doctor / Necesito un médico / necesito un medico
– I need help / Necesito ayuda / necesito ayuda
– Call the police / Llame a la policía / yame a la policia
– Call an ambulance / Call an ambulance / Call an ambulance
– Very tasty! / ¡Muy rico! / muy rico
– the bill, please / La cuenta, por favor / la cuenta por favor
– toast / ¡Salud! (Let's be healthy!) / salud
– joke / In Spain, the siesta is sacred! (In Spain, the siesta is sacred!)
First (in the world)
– The world's first global navy, which united the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans (16th century)
– The first parliament in the world to include representatives from overseas territories (Cortes, imperial era)
– The world's first museum dedicated to contemporary art in a former hospital (Reina Sofia, Madrid)
– The first national park in Europe to protect high-mountain ecosystems (Picos de Europa, 1918)
– The world's first public project to preserve and promote gastronomic routes (Ruta del Jamón, Ruta del Vino)
Records (the "most" in the world)
– The largest area of vineyards in the world
– The highest density of UNESCO World Heritage sites among European countries
– The highest life expectancy among women in the EU (in selected years)
– The largest collection of Picasso's works (Malaga, Madrid, Barcelona)
– The highest proportion of sunshine hours in Western Europe
Records (one of the most) in the world
– One of the most popular pilgrimage routes (Camino de Santiago)
– One of the most famous brands of gastronomy (tapas, jamon, paella)
– One of the most stable tourism markets in Europe
– One of the most active participants in international cultural festivals
– One of the largest exporters of olive oil
– One of the most developed markets for renewable energy (wind, solar)
– One of the most famous centers of Art Nouveau architecture (Gaudi, Barcelona)
Anti-records (the "most" in the world)
– The highest youth unemployment in the EU (in some years)
– The highest proportion of empty houses is in rural areas
– The highest density of tourists per capita in certain regions (Balearic Islands, Barcelona)
Anti-records ("one of the most" in the world)
– One of the highest levels of seasonal employment
– One of the highest levels of dependence on tourism in the GDP structure
– One of the highest levels of regional inequality (north vs south)
– One of the highest levels of vulnerability to drought and desertification
– One of the highest electricity prices in the EU
– One of the highest levels of emigration of skilled youth
It is customary to discuss:
– National cuisine (tapas, paella)
– Football and favorite clubs
– Art and architecture (Gaudi, Picasso)
– Holidays and festivals (La Tomatina, San Fermin)
– Music and dance (flamenco)
It is not accepted to discuss:
– Politics and Catalonia
– Economic crises
– Religious differences
- Personal income
– to dance flamenco
– watch bullfights
– swim on the beaches of the Costa Brava
– wine tasting in Rioja and Jerez
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