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Interesting fact
Did you know that there is a real desert in Spain, just like the ones in Western films?
It is called the Tabernas Desert and is located in Almería, a province in the south of the country, in Andalusia. It's a place where it almost never rains and it's extremely hot. The land is dry, there are very few plants, and the landscape looks like something from another planet.The most curious thing is that this desert has been used to shoot many famous films, especially Westerns, the kind with cowboys, horses, and duels at sunset. Even scenes from modern films have been shot there, because the landscape looks like something out of the movies. So yes, although Spain has beaches, mountains and forests... it also has its own little piece of the Wild West!
TYPICAL DISH AND CUSTOM
A typical dish from Spain is paella, a rice dish with seafood, meat, and vegetables, originally from Valencia and La Tomatina is a traditional festival held every August in Buñol, Valencia. It consists of a huge tomato “battle,” where thousands of people throw tomatoes at each other in the streets. The festival lasts about an hour and is famous for its festive and chaotic atmosphere. Although it started as a joke in 1945, today it attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world, becoming one of the best-known festivals in Spain.
CURIOSITIES
Bullfighting festivals are a deeply rooted tradition in many regions of Spain. Although the San Fermín bull runs in Pamplona (Navarra) are the best known worldwide, there are other places where similar events are also held. For example, in Tordesillas (Valladolid) there is the controversial Toro de la Vega, where participants chase the bull in the countryside. In Medinaceli (Soria) and Requena (Valencia), similar bull runs are organized, and in towns such as Cuéllar (Segovia) and Valencia, there are bull runs and other bullfighting festivities. These festivities, often surrounded by great excitement and risk, are part of the cultural heritage of many Spanish regions.
Acorn-fed Iberian ham is one of the most exclusive and expensive products in Spanish cuisine. It comes from Iberian pigs that feed exclusively on acorns during the montanera season (autumn and winter), which gives it its unique flavor and special texture. The curing process can take between 24 and 48 months. In its most premium version, 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham, its price can exceed that of gold per kilogram, especially for high-quality pieces. This ham is considered a delicacy and is served on special occasions, being highly appreciated both in Spain and around the world.
Spain has the longest AVE high-speed train network in the world, with more than 3,000 kilometers of track. The AVE (Alta Velocidad Española) connects some of the country's major cities, such as Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, and Malaga, allowing travel at speeds of up to 300 km/h. This network has revolutionized transportation in Spain, drastically reducing travel times and making it possible to travel between major cities in just a few hours. The AVE has made Spain a world leader in railway infrastructure.
In Spain, in addition to Castilian (Spanish), four other official languages are spoken in different regions of the country:Catalan: It is mainly spoken in Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, and the Valencian Community, where it is called Valencian. It is a co-official language alongside Spanish in these regions. Galician: It is the official language in Galicia (northwest Spain) along with Spanish. It has a large number of speakers and a rich literary tradition. Basque: Also known as Euskera, it is spoken in the Basque Country and parts of Navarre. It is a unique language in Europe, as it is not related to any other known language. Valencian: It is the same language as Catalan, but is called Valencian in the Valencian Community. It is co-official with Spanish in this region.
Las Fallas is a famous festival celebrated in Valencia every March, where huge figures made of cardboard, wood, and other materials are built to represent satirical scenes from politics, society, and culture. These figures, known as “fallas,” can reach several meters in height and are displayed in the streets throughout the week of celebrations. The highlight is “La Crema,” which takes place on the night of March 19, when the fallas are burned in huge bonfires. This event symbolizes the end of the festival and the arrival of spring. In addition, during Las Fallas, there are fireworks, parades, and music, making it a very attractive visual and cultural spectacle.
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SPAIN
Presentación
Interesting fact
Did you know that there is a real desert in Spain, just like the ones in Western films?
It is called the Tabernas Desert and is located in Almería, a province in the south of the country, in Andalusia. It's a place where it almost never rains and it's extremely hot. The land is dry, there are very few plants, and the landscape looks like something from another planet.The most curious thing is that this desert has been used to shoot many famous films, especially Westerns, the kind with cowboys, horses, and duels at sunset. Even scenes from modern films have been shot there, because the landscape looks like something out of the movies. So yes, although Spain has beaches, mountains and forests... it also has its own little piece of the Wild West!
TYPICAL DISH AND CUSTOM
A typical dish from Spain is paella, a rice dish with seafood, meat, and vegetables, originally from Valencia and La Tomatina is a traditional festival held every August in Buñol, Valencia. It consists of a huge tomato “battle,” where thousands of people throw tomatoes at each other in the streets. The festival lasts about an hour and is famous for its festive and chaotic atmosphere. Although it started as a joke in 1945, today it attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world, becoming one of the best-known festivals in Spain.
CURIOSITIES
Bullfighting festivals are a deeply rooted tradition in many regions of Spain. Although the San Fermín bull runs in Pamplona (Navarra) are the best known worldwide, there are other places where similar events are also held. For example, in Tordesillas (Valladolid) there is the controversial Toro de la Vega, where participants chase the bull in the countryside. In Medinaceli (Soria) and Requena (Valencia), similar bull runs are organized, and in towns such as Cuéllar (Segovia) and Valencia, there are bull runs and other bullfighting festivities. These festivities, often surrounded by great excitement and risk, are part of the cultural heritage of many Spanish regions.
Acorn-fed Iberian ham is one of the most exclusive and expensive products in Spanish cuisine. It comes from Iberian pigs that feed exclusively on acorns during the montanera season (autumn and winter), which gives it its unique flavor and special texture. The curing process can take between 24 and 48 months. In its most premium version, 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham, its price can exceed that of gold per kilogram, especially for high-quality pieces. This ham is considered a delicacy and is served on special occasions, being highly appreciated both in Spain and around the world.
Spain has the longest AVE high-speed train network in the world, with more than 3,000 kilometers of track. The AVE (Alta Velocidad Española) connects some of the country's major cities, such as Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, and Malaga, allowing travel at speeds of up to 300 km/h. This network has revolutionized transportation in Spain, drastically reducing travel times and making it possible to travel between major cities in just a few hours. The AVE has made Spain a world leader in railway infrastructure.
In Spain, in addition to Castilian (Spanish), four other official languages are spoken in different regions of the country:Catalan: It is mainly spoken in Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, and the Valencian Community, where it is called Valencian. It is a co-official language alongside Spanish in these regions. Galician: It is the official language in Galicia (northwest Spain) along with Spanish. It has a large number of speakers and a rich literary tradition. Basque: Also known as Euskera, it is spoken in the Basque Country and parts of Navarre. It is a unique language in Europe, as it is not related to any other known language. Valencian: It is the same language as Catalan, but is called Valencian in the Valencian Community. It is co-official with Spanish in this region.
Las Fallas is a famous festival celebrated in Valencia every March, where huge figures made of cardboard, wood, and other materials are built to represent satirical scenes from politics, society, and culture. These figures, known as “fallas,” can reach several meters in height and are displayed in the streets throughout the week of celebrations. The highlight is “La Crema,” which takes place on the night of March 19, when the fallas are burned in huge bonfires. This event symbolizes the end of the festival and the arrival of spring. In addition, during Las Fallas, there are fireworks, parades, and music, making it a very attractive visual and cultural spectacle.