Spain: Culture and Traditions - Intro

The geographical situation of the Iberian peninsula has made it a natural bridge between the cultures of Europe, Africa and the Mediterranean. In Spain, the Celts, the Iberians, the Greeks, the Romans, the Phoenicians, the Carthaginians, the Visigoths, the Muslims ... All of them left an enormous amount of archaeological vestiges that last until today and that make up the rich patrimony Historical and cultural heritage of the country.

In Spain you can find unique rock art sites in the world, numerous castles, cathedrals, medieval towns and villages and even modern and avant-garde buildings such as the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia or the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.

The geographical diversity of the country has given rise to the emergence of regional cultural manifestations, which are a source of pride for its inhabitants and are manifested in the artistic representations, festivities, music, language and gastronomy of each territory. In fact, in addition to Spanish, in Spain there are several co-official languages, such as Basque, Catalan, Galician and Valencian.

Speaking of gastronomy, the variety is also prominent. The Spanish dish par excellence is the potato tortilla, so much that in other European countries is known like Spanish omelette. For its part, sangria is the most famous drink. Alongside these are a multitude of regional dishes such as paella valencia, cooked Madrid, Asturian fabada, Andalusian gazpacho, octopus a la gallega ...

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