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Tapas – authentic Spanish dining at its best!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Spain has some of the most wonderful customs and traditions, some of which are deeply engrained into the culture from a rich history. But, a lot of tourists don\u2019t have a good grasp of what these are! To help you stay in-the-know and appear a little less touristy so you can live a little more like a native during your visit in Spain<\/a>, check out these customs and traditions you should be aware of:<\/p>\n

1. Tapas and Sangria<\/h2>\n

If there\u2019s one thing Spain is known for, it\u2019s most definitely the food. When you can find an authentic, genuine Spanish restaurant it will completely change your culinary world! And what\u2019s the one thing every tourist looks for while they\u2019re in Spain? Tapas. Contrary to (somewhat) popular belief, tapa isn\u2019t actually a type of food, it\u2019s the way you eat it. They\u2019re small portions of pretty much anything, but you won\u2019t find the locals ordering a bunch of them in a single restaurant; instead, they\u2019ll bar hop and get different tapas at each place they go.<\/p>\n

And the same goes for the sangria! This delicious Spanish staple will definitely be on the menu almost everywhere you go, especially if you join in on the boisterous Spanish night life.<\/p>\n

2. Spain\u2019s Nightlife<\/h2>\n
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Party all night long at Kashbah in Playa del Ingles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Spain\u2019s nightlife is unlike anything in the world, especially since it doesn\u2019t even start until well after 10PM! You\u2019ll quickly realize that the locals don\u2019t even start eating their paella and tapas until late at night, so you may want to take part in the siesta (more on that later!) so you can keep going all day and night without missing a beat. The best part of about the nightlife though? There\u2019s something for every age group, no matter your taste! So don\u2019t feel like you need to skip out on the fun, just explore the city and see what you can find!<\/p>\n

3. Siesta<\/h2>\n

We mentioned siesta above, but what exactly is this Spanish tradition and why is it going to be your new favorite thing? The siesta is basically a short, 20-minute nap, and it\u2019s a pretty big deal in Spain. Despite its lively nightlife, Spain is actually a very laid back country with a slower-paced lifestyle. So, you\u2019ll often find businesses closing midday to allow their employees to go home, have lunch and partake in siesta before getting back to the day. It may sound too good to be true, but it is 100% real and one of the best things about Spain! You\u2019ll absolutely love joining the locals on this one to recoup from the previous night\u2019s shenanigans.<\/p>\n

4. Tipping<\/h2>\n

This one may not be as exciting as the other customs and traditions on this life, but if you don\u2019t want to be labeled as a tourist while you\u2019re bar hopping or enjoying some paella, it\u2019s a good point to keep in mind: People in Spain do not <\/em><\/strong>tip.<\/p>\n

Really, tourists from the United States are the only ones you\u2019ll ever see tipping in Spain, so you don\u2019t need to feel obligated. If you still feel uneasy not leaving something, you can! But, keep in mind that most bartenders won\u2019t actually get to keep the money, and it can become an awkward situation for restaurants where there can be as many as three different people waiting on your table.<\/p>\n

Experience Spain as Authentically as Possible<\/h2>\n

You might notice that this list of Spanish customs and traditions you need to be aware of is focused on helping you live like the locals, which you should definitely attempt to do to get the most out of your visit while you\u2019re there! There\u2019s really nothing better in Spain than being able to join in with the local Spaniards and experience life the way they do, with some delectable tapas and thirst-quenching sangria to keep you up and moving between the siestas and bar hopping into the earliest hours of the morning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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