Visiting Spain- useful tips by Olga Pelaez Alvarez https://padlet.com/olgapelaezster/l44doommyoj Write a post-Padlet. It's a mediation task, telling a friend about the most important customs in Spain. You may refer to the infographics on this site and the ideas expressed on p.75 (ex.6A) en-us 2020-03-15 21:16:25 UTC 2025-10-18 08:56:50 UTC hello@padlet.com olgapelaezster https://padlet.com/olgapelaezster/l44doommyoj/wish/1337487675 2021-03-22 12:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/olgapelaezster/l44doommyoj/wish/1337487675 VISITING SPAIN https://padlet.com/olgapelaezster/l44doommyoj/wish/1367093082 The most cultural shock  in Spanish Culture is the different life rhythm from the rest of the Europeans. Spanish people have lunch from 1 to 3 pm, and have dinner at about 10pm. Besides that, it is a commonplace in this culture to take a nap after having lunch.

In 2013 Spain was the fourth’s world visited country, and it is renowned for its festivals as San Fermin, nightlife and musical style such as Flamenco. Another reason to visit Spain is its  gastronomy, in which, almost  half of the world’s olive oil is made. However,  art is very important too in the Spanish culture with artists like Gaudi, Picasso, Miró or Dalí, and writers such as Cervantes.

If you go to Spain, you must know that it is taken for granted to be between ten and fifteen minutes late.  Although it is also peculiar to Spanish people greet each other with two cheek kisses.

]]> 2021-03-30 07:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/olgapelaezster/l44doommyoj/wish/1367093082 Tips extraescolareseoitarazona https://padlet.com/olgapelaezster/l44doommyoj/wish/1395054375 Hi Steve! What´s up? Julia told me about your following summer holidays in Spain, and I want to share some tips about Spanish customs with you if you don´t mind. First of all, you must know that Spain isn´t only sun and festivals, because there´re remarkable differences between the north and the south, and the coast and the inner areas. You can find beautiful beaches as well as incredible mountains or lovely countryside villages. Furthermore, it will delay your daily schedule due to Spanish getting up later and not having lunch until 14/15 hours. However, the delay is worthwhile because you would enjoy its gastronomy in superb restaurants. Don´t forget to pay a little tip if the meals and the service are appropriate! And after having lunch, it´s customary to take a nap! Lastly, but not least, try to avoid political opinions because nowadays there´re opposite views about time restrictions or how the government is coping with the pandemic. Taken for granted a souvenir when you come back, I hope you enjoy your trip! ;);) Alex]]> 2021-04-08 09:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/olgapelaezster/l44doommyoj/wish/1395054375 Spanish centre extraescolareseoitarazona https://padlet.com/olgapelaezster/l44doommyoj/wish/1395075231 Hello Peter! I'm excited to hear that you are planning to come to Spain this summer. You were telling me the other day that I had to update you on what is customary here to not be out of place. Well, I have to tell you that my idea is that you will get to know some important cities like Madrid, in the centre of Spain and the cradle of all kinds of cultural events. We can also take advantage of these dates and visit other cities such as Pamplona. Have you heard of the San Fermines? You're sure to love gastronomy. Apart from the magnificent ingredients we have, such as olive oil, you will love everything you eat. You'll see... That's right! You will have to get used to the fact that here we eat later than in Germany. Usually around 2 p.m. A visit to the beach is also a must. The sun is our most precious commodity. I am sure we will have a great time. Just bring comfortable shoes. I will make sure you eat well and enjoy yourself. We keep in touch, Gema]]> 2021-04-08 09:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/olgapelaezster/l44doommyoj/wish/1395075231 50 Spanish Realities extraescolareseoitarazona https://padlet.com/olgapelaezster/l44doommyoj/wish/1395091726 This brochure states that there are essential Spanish realities. Moreover, Spain is a well-known travel destination for tourists. The figures show that Spain is the fourth most visited country in the world. To cite one example, Spanish is spoken in Spain and Catalan, Basque, and Galician are co-official languages spoken in the Kingdom of Spain. Spain is undoubtedly a Kingdom, so it is shown in its official name. Another illustration of reality to be taken into account is having lunch, which is different from other European countries. Here, having lunch between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. is the most common custom. "Siesta", a short sleep during the afternoon, is part of daily life. Traditions, such as the running of bulls in Pamplona, are well-known worldwide and a worldwide artist, such as Pablo Picasso, who contributed to expressionism, cubism and surrealism.
Moreover, we have to claim that "flamenco" is a kind of music and not a kind of dance known in the whole world. One might speculate that all these facts are essential to be known. Tourists come from all over the world, and they mustn't suffer from a cultural shock.]]> 2021-04-08 09:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/olgapelaezster/l44doommyoj/wish/1395091726 SPAIN IS DIFFERENT https://padlet.com/olgapelaezster/l44doommyoj/wish/1401598230 Hi, my friend! How is it going?
I´m delighted  you are eager to know more about Spain. Here is some information taken from a pamphlet that can  be useful to you.
The brochure stands that in  Spain  four  official languages, appart from Spanish, are spoken and it´s a given that we have a rich cultural legacy with renowed artists such as Gaudí, Picasso, Miró and  Dalí and immortal literary works,  as "Don Quixote" by Cervantes. Another Spanish cultural inheritance, for instance,  is the Quill Pen.
It is claimed  that Spain is the fouth tourist country in the world with  international festivals  like Sanfermines in Pamplona (!The running of the bulls") or  famous flamenco music.
The most peculiar aspect to foreigners is the atypical late meal timetable, and a following small nap at midday is taken for granted. 
It´s  also customary long hours in shops and bars ,and concerts or festivals can last until midnight.
The leaflet also affirms that one remarkable aspect of Spanish culture is the gastronomy.  Spain has nearly half of the world´s oil production  and you will enjoy the pleasure of the Mediterranean food in countless  amazing restaurants and  wineries.  Spain occupies the second  place in the ranking of bars per inhabitant!. Regarding this, tips are not compulsery but they are appreciated if the service is correct.
Although Spain is an eminently coastal country, the  infographics asserts that there is no legislation  on public nudism, in case you are thinking of gping to the beach.
Finaly, some anecdotal information  provided by the booklet is that the norm in Spain is thet people have two  family names,,  we are used to to eat  grapes on New Year´s Eve night or  that is expected that Ratoncito Pérez is in charge of the  children´s teeth.  
Hope all this is ofi your interest.
Take care.
Cheers,
Ana


]]> 2021-04-09 21:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/olgapelaezster/l44doommyoj/wish/1401598230 Hi Maria, how are you doing? I'm so glad you finally decided to come and visit us in Spain! But first I'm going to give you some advice as Spain is very different from your country. First and foremost are our mealtimes. Compared to many countries, in Spain we eat lunch and dinner later, with lunch at around 2 pm and dinner at about 9 or 9:30 pm, so keep an eye on the opening hours of bars and restaurants. And bear in mind that many establishments close at siesta time. You should also know that although everyone thinks that the weather in Spain is perfect, depending on the seasons in which you travel, sometimes we also get cold (especially if you decide to come to the north). Although Spain has a lot to see, I recommend you to visit some of our fantastic beaches if you are travelling in summer. And don't forget to greet people with two kisses on the cheek. olgapelaezster https://padlet.com/olgapelaezster/l44doommyoj/wish/1403862201 2021-04-11 09:42:58 UTC https://padlet.com/olgapelaezster/l44doommyoj/wish/1403862201 Dear friend, https://padlet.com/olgapelaezster/l44doommyoj/wish/1406556594 Hi, my friend! How is it going? I'm delighted you are eager to know more about Spain. Here is some information from a pamphlet that can be useful to you. The brochure stands that in Spain, four official languages, apart from Spanish, are spoken. It's a given that we have a rich cultural legacy with renowned artists such as Gaudí, Picasso, Miró and Dalí immortal literary works, as "Don Quixote" by Cervantes. Another Spanish cultural inheritance, for instance, is the Quill Pen. It is claimed that Spain is the fourth tourist country in the world with international festivals like Sanfermines in Pamplona (!The running of the bulls") or famous flamenco music. The most peculiar aspect to foreigners is the atypical late meal timetable, and a next small nap at midday is taken for granted. It's also regular long hours in shops and bars, and concerts or festivals can last until midnight. The leaflet also affirms that one remarkable aspect of Spanish culture is gastronomy. Spain has nearly half of the world's oil production, and you will enjoy the pleasure of Mediterranean food in countless fantastic restaurants and wineries. Spain occupies second place in the ranking of bars per inhabitant!. Regarding this, tips are not compulsory, but they are appreciated if the service is correct. Although Spain is an eminently coastal country, the infographics assert no legislation on public nudism if you are thinking of going to the beach. Finally, the booklet's anecdotal information is that the norm in Spain is that people have two family names. We are used to eating grapes on New Year's Eve night or expected Ratoncito Pérez is in charge of the children's teeth. I hope all this is of your interest. Take care. Cheers, Ana]]> 2021-04-12 10:05:56 UTC https://padlet.com/olgapelaezster/l44doommyoj/wish/1406556594 https://padlet.com/olgapelaezster/l44doommyoj/wish/1416746218 2021-04-14 14:44:21 UTC https://padlet.com/olgapelaezster/l44doommyoj/wish/1416746218 Tips for Spanish Journey https://padlet.com/olgapelaezster/l44doommyoj/wish/1420366158 Hi Jen!
What new? As you told me last week that you are planning to visit Spain next summer, I would like to warn you about some customs, not to find those things completely alien, when visiting the country.

To start it´s crucial you to know that there are 4 official languages in the country and not every Spaniard speaks Castilian which means commonly “Spanish” so depending on the region you are going to visit you could have some difficulties to understand the language. But don´t worry it´s taken for granted that people will try to communicate with you, we used to be friendly persons. And that leads me to my second point. 

Spaniards are warm and it´s commonplace to use gestures with words or the touching to express ourselves. For instance, it´s typical to greet making cheek kisses. We also speak a lot, quickly and quite loudly so don´t be afraid they are not being rude! It´s also routine when you are new in the town to be invited to a drink and you have to know that it´s quite inappropriate to say no to the invitation.

And finally, you have certainly heard about Spanish lively nightlife and it sounds like a stereotype but it´s not. The country is renowned for its several festivals. One of the most famous is San Fermín (“running of the bulls”) in Pamplona but there are plenty of festivals all around the country you will surely enjoy!
Take care 
See you soon
Sonia 

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