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Paella

marinabilb — 2024-02-29 14:23:51 UTC

The paella is one of the dishes that the tourist think of when they think of the Spanish gastronomy. The paella comes from Valencia a region in the coast, the most typical paella is the one made of chicken and rabbit

Tapas

marinabilb — 2024-02-29 14:23:51 UTC

The tapas are small portions of different styles of food that allows to eat different dishes.

La Sagrada Familia

marinabilb — 2024-02-29 14:23:53 UTC

The famous architect Antoni Gaudí designed La Sagrada Familia, and it is one of the most famous and most visited places in Barcelona. A fun fact is that it started in 1882 and it hasn’t end yet.

Siesta: Spain's Time for Rest

marinabilb — 2024-03-13 17:27:36 UTC

The siesta is an iconic Spanish tradition that involves taking a short nap in the early afternoon, typically after lunch. This practice, rooted in historical and cultural factors, reflects the Spanish value of work-life balance and the importance of relaxation and family time.

Hogueras de San Juan

marinabilb — 2024-03-13 18:06:42 UTC

There are several theories about the origin of this tradition some of the say that it was to commemorate the longest day of the year. However, others say that bonfires purify and burnt the bad aspects of the year and as a result leaving space for the new and better aspects of the new season .

Cathedral of Santiago

marinabilb — 2024-03-13 18:26:53 UTC

The cathedral of Santiago de Compostela (capital of the region of Galicia ) brings a great number of tourists to Spain. The tourism comes from different reasons, some of them because of the religious aspect (pilgrims), and others just to admire the awesome landscapes.