Things you don't know about Spanish Culture.

Discover Spanish society through the Spanish fashion, popular festivals and Spanish holidays, famous Spaniards, Spanish customs and food and much more in this section dedicated to life in Spain.

The Spanish society has a very particular way of living life. Spaniards love to enjoy their fiestas and mid-day siestas, dressing up in the latest fashion, enjoying tapas in the numerous bars that are located throughout the city or dining on traditional Spanish food with friends and family. The phrase “Spain is different” is commonly heard and reflects the laid back attitude and passion for enjoying all that life has to offer that is a defining characteristic of Spanish culture.

Spaniards cherish their free time and social lives along with their particular Spanish customs and traditions which represent a key part of the Spanish culture. Spanish people often meet with friends in big groups to enjoy the good weather while sipping on their favorite beverage or walking just strolling around while chatting everything; football, politics, family life, work, Spanish fashion, celebrities or television.

Family life is also one of the most important aspects of Spanish society. Spanish families normally eat lunch or dinner together daily and those who no longer live at home normally return on the weekends for a big family meal. Traditional Spanish food and Spanish recipes are served and the weekend family gathering can last for several hours.

These aspects of Spanish society and Spanish customs can be surprising to many visitors, but once you have experienced it, you will surely love Spanish life!

If you go to Spain:

1. Take time to enjoy life.

2. Go to local restaurants.

3. Go to a Spanish party.

4. Don't use your Calendar to meet with people, dinner and lunch can take all day.