{"id":49642,"date":"2018-04-15T18:29:35","date_gmt":"2018-04-15T18:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clubvillamar.com\/blog\/?p=49642"},"modified":"2018-04-15T18:29:35","modified_gmt":"2018-04-15T18:29:35","slug":"7-things-might-surprise-trip-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clubvillamar.com\/blog\/spain\/7-things-might-surprise-trip-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Things That Might Surprise You During Your Trip To Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you\u2019re planning your trip to Spain<\/a> you might be dreaming of chatting it up in Spanish with the locals over a dish of paella as you sip on some sangria.<\/p>\n

But in reality, you should plan on drinking something else, and eating something else\u2026 and maybe even speaking something else, too!<\/p>\n

A lot of what tourists know about Spain isn\u2019t actually Spain, it\u2019s just rumor that somehow planted itself as fact into society. But, you deserve to know the truth. So here are seven things that might surprise you during your trip to Spain:<\/p>\n

1. The Locals Don\u2019t Drink Sangria<\/h2>\n

\"\"Let\u2019s start with the first thing people think about when they think about this marvelous country: sangria. Unfortunately, you won\u2019t find many, if any, locals drinking this fruity drink as they go bar hopping into the late hours of the night. There\u2019s no traditional sangria recipe anywhere in Spain, and the locals are more likely to be drinking something on tap. But, there is good news! If you\u2019re committed to trying it, you\u2019ll easily find some version of sangria pretty much anywhere you go. It\u2019s a huge tourist attraction, after all!<\/p>\n

2. You\u2019ll Be Eating Late<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re used to waking up, eating dinner and going to bed early, then you\u2019re in for a bit of a culture shock! Spanish locals like to get their night started late. And by late, we mean they don\u2019t even start having dinner until 10PM. If the thought of staying up that late makes you gasp, don\u2019t worry. There\u2019s plenty reason why they do what they do! Well, we\u2019re sure there is, anyway. If you\u2019ve ever heard that Spain has some of the best nightlife in the world, you\u2019ll be happy to know that it\u2019s true, and probably a good reason for anyone in the country to become a night owl.<\/p>\n

3. Paella Is a Thing, but Not THE Thing<\/h2>\n

Another thing Spain is known for is their food. It\u2019s delicious, and absolutely worth eating out for. But, you might be surprised to find out that paella isn\u2019t popular in every part of the country. Sure, it\u2019s a specialty in some areas, but for most of Spain it\u2019s really just a dish of food. Thankfully, because it\u2019s popular nonetheless, you\u2019ll be able to find plenty of interesting variations you can try!<\/p>\n

4. Tapas Aren\u2019t Actually a Meal<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s some confusion for tourists when they go to order tapas and realize what they\u2019re getting isn\u2019t a full meal. There\u2019s etiquette surrounding these little dishes. They\u2019re just small portions of food, intended to be shared amongst friends and ordered at every restaurant or bar you go to throughout the night. So while you\u2019re there, make sure you plan on trying a little something everywhere you go!<\/p>\n

5. Siesta is Very, Very Real<\/h2>\n

\"\"Going back to the whole eating late deal\u2026 if you\u2019re still frowning a bit at the idea then don\u2019t worry! In Spain, siesta is still very much alive. The locals love it, and so will you \u2013 especially after a night out in the city! Siesta is basically a mini nap that\u2019s taken in the middle of the day, usually after lunch. It\u2019s about 15 to 20 minutes of pure bliss shared between you, your couch, a blanket and a pillow. This might just be one of our most favorite things about Spanish culture!<\/p>\n

6. There\u2019s No Rush Here<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re envisioning event-filled fun nights out in the city dancing to the beat and drinking under disco balls, then it may be a little weird to hear that Spain is actually a very slow-paced country. The siesta really reflects the relaxed, laid-back atmosphere and is a symbol of long-standing tradition for the Spanish. You\u2019ll find that everyone walks leisurely along their way down the sidewalk, and nobody is ever in any real hurry to get anywhere or do anything. All in good time, my friends!<\/p>\n

7. They Might Not Speak Spanish<\/h2>\n

Spain<\/a>. Spanish. They go hand-in-hand, right? Yes, but also no! While Spain is the most widely-spoken language in Spain, there is also a handful of other languages that might be spoken depending on where you go. So, if you\u2019re brushing up on your conversation basics to be able to get around a little bit easier and join in with the locals when you go out, you might want to research where you plan to stay to make sure you\u2019re on the right track!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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