Interesting facts about Spain: all the most interesting
Spain is a country of unique contrasts, bright colors and indescribable emotions. This is the birthplace of bullfighting, tomato festivals and passionate flamenco. Spain has long gained phenomenal popularity among tourists and continues to reveal its secrets to guests. Let's get acquainted together with the most amazing and unusual facts from the cultural and historical life of modern Spain.
What is the uniqueness?
Today, Spain is almost the only country whose influence extends to another continent. Officially Spanish are the Canary Islands and two cities in Africa – Melilla and Ceuta.
On the territory of the Spanish province of Almeria there is the only desert in Europe. This place is called Tabernas and is considered the driest place in all of Spain. In addition, the climate in Spain is quite severe. If visitors appreciate the beautiful sunny weather, then local farmers have to spend a lot of effort and money to fight constant droughts.
Spain is home to both the largest church and the smallest cathedral in the world. The Church of Santa Maria de la Sede is located in Seville, and the tiny Cathedral of Santa Isabel de Ungria in Colomares is the main attraction of Malaga. Its area does not exceed 2 sq.m.
The Andalusian city of Cadiz has been found to be the direct heir of the settlement of the ancient Phoenicians. Therefore, it is considered one of the most ancient cities in Europe, whose history dates back to the second century BC.
Football and its place in the life of the Spaniards
Football is the most popular sport in the country. Most Spaniards treat this team game as a religion, and local footballers are almost equated with gods. Even the famous exclamations of “ole-ole!” have Spanish roots.
Economy
Despite a number of economic crises, the Spanish economy is considered one of the strongest in the world. And the banking system is generally recognized as the most stable in Europe.
Spain is one of the top three wine producers, second only to France and Italy. Winemaking has become so widespread that each province has its own brand and variety of wine.
Traditions and differences
Each province in Spain differs not only in customs and cuisine, but also may have significant differences in language. For example, the language of the northern inhabitants of the Basques is generally unique. This artificial dialect was originally created by the Americans, who used it during the war to transmit encrypted messages.
Only in Spain you can meet so many people late at night. Parks, squares, streets and squares are well lit here, which allows even children to walk and relax. Spain has very hot days, so everyone is looking forward to sunset when the heat subsides.
It is to the Spanish travelers and pioneers that Europe owes products such as tobacco, potatoes, tomatoes, cocoa and avocados. Bananas grow only in Spain.
If the Slavs, obeying the proverb, are in a hurry to complete important things today, then the Spaniards have the opposite rule. This people loves itself too much to burden them with anything. To the question “when?” they almost always answer “tomorrow”.
The main pride of the Spanish grooms is the famous breed of Andalusian horses. This is one of the most striking, beautiful and proud breeds of horses, which was an essential attribute of parades and all kinds of processions. The famous Homer called this horse “son of the wind” and “silver arrow”. And the Spaniards are proud of this breed above all else.
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