Spain Guide: Culture
If you really want to make a new life in a country, you need to understand the people who live there. Our guide will give you useful and interesting information about culture and history, people, traditions, customs and more.
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Local Culture and Lifestyle
Everyday life in Spain
You can start your morning routine the Spanish way, sipping a café con leche at a local bar and having tostada con tomate for breakfast. You should probably take a book with you, something to flick through or some form of entertainment, as table service might be a bit slow. This happens especially if you sit outside, as the presumption is that you are not in a hurry. You should probably order directly at the bar and pay straight away if you are on a time limit.
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Politics and Society
Spanish government
Spain, inside the official branch, holds the Council of Ministers which incorporates a president, a first, second and third VP who also have a function as ministers for different fields. There is additionally a legal branch that holds the Supreme Court (Tribunal Supremo).
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Local Cuisine
Typical Spanish Dishes
Spanish food is perceived as one of the top cuisines in the world, and some typical dishes go back hundreds of years. This traditional food is part of Spain’s rich and complex history, with every region having its own variations and flavours. You will be able to find traditional dishes in every corner of Spain, making its gastronomy significantly rich and original. In bars, you’ll rapidly locate the usual tapas, for instance Manchego cheese, olives, tostadas con tomate (grated or scratched tomato on Spanish bread), pintxos (Basque-style, mini sandwiches) or a plate of bravas (fried potato wedges with spicy tomato sauce).
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