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Don't Just Visit Spain, LIVE Spain

By Sophia Sanchez, published Feb 03, 2007
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If you are granted the supreme opportunity to travel around Spain there are some things you must discover and experience. The vitality and rich diversity of Spain shines through its people, the customs, and the natural landscape. So, experiencing only some of Spain can never be enough, every available opportunity must be taken advantage of to really LIVE Spain.

Much like the country, the list of things to do in Spain is varied. Whether you are in fashionable Barcelona or seductive Sevilla there is so much to discover. These are a few of the highlights to help you live Spain.

Go out for Tapas

What started out as a small bite to eat with a drink has turned into a whole new way of socializing. The tapas culture is more exciting than the club scene of most Spanish and European cities, and definitely more unique. Whether you are simply hungry or want an excellent way to chat up the locals head to a taberna, or tapas bar. The best way to choose a tapas bar in any Spanish city is to follow the locals. Once there, order a drink and enjoy whatever tapas the waiter serves or choose your own from the bar. In Madrid head to El Sobrino del Botin which is the city's oldest and best taberna. When in Sevilla try Cerveceria Giralda which offers both a stunning view and the best jamon iberico in the city.

Visit one Great Art Museum

Don't Just Visit Spain, LIVE Spain
Don't Just Visit Spain, LIVE Spain

Mallorca

Credit: Lukasz Brzozowski

Copyright: Lukasz Brzozowski

Takeaways
  • All distances in Spain are measured from the Puerta del Sol in Madrid.
  • The impressive Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao has been deemed the "Metallic Flower" by many.
  • In Spain the bullfight is known as the corrida de toros.
Did You Know?
The Arabs thought of Spain as the ground floor of Heaven.
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I did everything you mentioned except for the soccer match and fiesta when I was in Madrid in 1971 with the Air Force. We flew into Torrejon Air Base and then flew missions in Europe each day for a week, so my spare time was limited. My fondest memory is going to the mushroom houses in Old Madrid and drinking house Lambrusco. The wine stimulated my Spanish lessons from High School and I had conversations with locals. They helped me out with my "pigeon Spanish" and we had a great time. Great article and I gave you a 5 (based on your picture!)

Posted on 04/17/2007 at 5:04:00 AM

 
Mmmmm... Brought back TONS of memories of my semester in Spain. The only one I didn't do is go to the islands. Not sure if taking lots of bus rides out in the country counts... Lindsey PS - As for the reciprocal group, I'd like more info.

Posted on 02/14/2007 at 1:02:00 PM

 
Sophie, welcome to our reciprocal group. I have added you to my favorites.

Posted on 02/11/2007 at 9:02:00 AM

 
I love your philosphy of living the country.

Posted on 02/11/2007 at 8:02:00 AM

 
Ole! Terrific and useful information.

Posted on 02/04/2007 at 7:02:00 AM

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