Spanish culture is diverse and strongly connected to regional traditions. Food, festivals, architecture, language, music and local customs can differ significantly from one part of the country to another.
Food and Social Life
Meals, cafés, markets and tapas are important parts of Spanish social life. Regional cuisine reflects local ingredients, geography and history.
Festivals and Traditions
Spain has a large calendar of celebrations. Examples include Carnival, Easter traditions, the Fallas in Valencia, the April Fair in Seville, Sanfermines in Pamplona and local fiestas across the country.
Languages and Regional Identity
Castilian Spanish is the national official language, and several other languages have official status in particular autonomous communities, including Catalan, Galician, Basque and Valencian.
Art and Architecture
Spain’s heritage includes Roman remains, medieval cities, Islamic architecture, Gothic buildings, modernist architecture and major museums. UNESCO lists 50 properties in Spain on its World Heritage List.
More Spain Guides
Read our Spanish food guide, Spain regions guide and Spain landmarks guide.
For official cultural information, visit Spain’s official tourism website.
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