Spain is a country in the south-west of Europe with a centuries-old history, a warm sea and temperamental inhabitants. The kingdom, like a puzzle with many, many details, is divided into different regions and places that are beautiful and interesting to visit in their own way. Each city or village attracts with a variety of architectural monuments, traditions, incendiary rhythms of music or refreshing sangria.
Spain borders Portugal to the west, France and Andorra to the north, and Morocco to the south. The largest resorts are called Costa del Sol, Costa de la Luz, Costa Blanca, Costa Brava, Costa Dorada, as well as the Canary Islands known to many.
Spain includes Madrid, the capital of the kingdom, Valencia, Barcelona, Seville and Malaga.
The climate of the Spanish kingdom, according to many experts, is considered one of the warmest in Western Europe.
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The Kingdom after the War of the Spanish Succession
At the beginning of the 18th century, after the death of Charles II, a war broke out for the “Spanish inheritance”, as a result of which the Bourbon dynasty reigned, and Spain became “pro—French”. In 1808, a popular uprising broke out, which led to the abdication of the king. In the future, the French were expelled from the country, after which the Bourbons were restored to the throne.
Spain is known to many as the birthplace of Cervantes, Gaudi and Dali. If you look, almost the whole country is a huge centuries-old open-air museum, surrounded by endless sandy and not only beaches and diverse nature. In the 1980s, tourism became one of the leading sectors of the Spanish economy.
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The Spaniards once conquered vast territories, but at the same time this country did not take an official part in any of the major modern wars.
How do the citizens go to bed in the middle of the working day
Spaniards and their daily routine deserve special attention. It is believed that the Spaniards are far from the title of the most hardworking peoples of the world— and it is understandable why.
The Spanish word siesta is called an afternoon nap, which is accepted in some countries with a hot climate. The longest siesta is different in Spain, and perhaps this is due to the fact that the Spanish family dinner is more substantial than in other countries. The time allotted for a midday vacation in Spain may vary depending on the region.
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Many facilities sacrifice siesta for profit. This primarily applies to cities with a large influx of tourists – Barcelona and Madrid. Of course, now the main attractions, large shopping centers, restaurants and cafes are open without a day break.
It should also be borne in mind that the custom of siesta allows you to avoid exhausting outdoor work in the summer heat.
You can not only lie on the hot sand, but also eat delicious
Food for Spaniards is a real cult, a special attraction. Its traditions are rooted in the distant past. The inhabitants of the kingdom love and are good at cooking fish, seafood, as well as many meat dishes.
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- Paella. The list of popular Spanish dishes, of course, includes paella, which, in fact, is a rice dish with a bouquet of seasonings and seafood. It is believed that the traditional recipe first appeared in Valencia and was invented by the servants of the Moorish monarchs, who collected leftovers after the celebrations and added them to rice.
- Tortilla with potatoes. In simple words, this is an omelet with potatoes, a dish easy to prepare and very satisfying. Tortilla today is prepared according to the old recipe.
- Hamon. It is a national Spanish meat delicacy popular all over the world, a product with a two-thousand-year history. It was served to the table of the Roman emperors. According to legend, jamon was invented by large families from Europe, who tried to extend the shelf life of meat by preserving it with salt.
- Sangria is a refreshing alcoholic drink based on wine, fruits, berries, sugar or honey, brandy or liqueur, spices. Interestingly, only Spain can produce sangria for sale, this is established by a special provision of the European Union.
Interesting facts about sunny Spain
- Spain is one of the few European countries where marijuana is partially legally allowed. Here you can grow it for personal use, however, it is forbidden to smoke in public places.
- Spain is one of the few European countries where marijuana is partially legally allowed. Here you can grow it for personal use, however, it is forbidden to smoke in public places.
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- One of the most popular and interesting Spanish traditions for the New Year has spread all over the world. It is believed that under the chiming of the chimes you need to eat exactly twelve grapes of different varieties, because in this case luck will accompany the whole year.
- Spain gave the world a very spectacular event, namely, the battle on tomatoes. This event takes place annually in August in the city of Bunyol, in the suburbs of Valencia.
