Spanish culture is widely known for Flamenco music and dance, bullfights, fantastic beaches and lots of sunshine. But what is Spain known for? It has much more to offer than that. It is - and has been for thousands of years, one of the cultural centers of Europe. "Spain is different!", Spaniards use to say. read more
Spanish is a very diverse country and a lot of Spaniards will not even say they are a Spaniard but rather a Catalan, a Vasco or a Gallego, referring to the area of Spanish they are from. Some Catalanes will refuse to speak Spanish with you. read more
Although many consider themselves Spanish, many also consider themselves a Catalan, Basque or Galician first. Understanding Spanish culture isn’t easy - that is why we have published our free guide to Spain! Useful for anyone researching Spanish culture, customs, manners, etiquette, values and wanting to understand the people better. read more
Spanish culture before and after the arrival of the Muslims was based heavily on Roman heritage and the primary religion practised was Catholicism. A comparison can be drawn with the North African nations, who also lived under the Roman Empire before Muslim rule. read more