What is Barcelona, Spain best known for?

The Catalans. I’ve lived 34 years in Barcelona, and Catalans are by far the warmest, most sincere and honest people in Spain. This is what in my opinion Barcelona and Catalonia are best known for amongst people who know Barcelona and Catalonia better than regular tourists. read more

Single-handedly, the thing Spain is known for is soccer. I’ve seen Spanish national soccer or specific team tees pretty much anywhere in the world, worn by locals. In Cuba you could see Real Madrid and Barcelona stickers in rikshaws and used as screensaver in mobile phones. read more

Spain is a land of many festivals but La Tomatina is one of the most popular and fun festivals of Spain. La Tomatina is a festival that is celebrated every year in Bunyol, Valencia in Spain. It is an hour-long tomato food-fight on the streets of Bunyol. read more