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10 things to do when you visit Spain (I) Posted by on Jan 17, 2013 in Spanish Culture

¡Hola a todos!

Últimamente he estado investigando un poco para saber qué encuentran más atractivo los extranjeros cuando visitan España. Hay diferentes respuestas dependiendo de varios factores como el país de origen y la edad, así que he intentado seleccionar los más populares para ofreceros una lista de “10 cosas que hacer al visitar España”. Los colgaré en varios días para daros la oportunidad de enviarme vuestras propias sugerencias. ¡Espero que os resulte interesante!

   1. Camino de Santiago

Este peregrinaje parece ser tan popular que gente de todo el mundo viene a pasar unas semanas caminando y durmiendo en albergues, alojamientos muy baratos si tienes la tarjeta de peregrino. Algunas personas dicen que es una experiencia que te cambia la vida.

   2. Ir de tapas, si son gratis mejor

Creo que una de las expresiones más conocidas en España es “Una cerveza y una tapa, por favor”. La comida española es muy famosa, pero además tenemos la ventaja de tener esas tapas o pinchos que puedes comer mientras tomas una cerveza o un vino con los amigos. Una buena forma de mejorar tu español y recibir buenos consejos de cosas que puedes hacer en una ciudad es iniciar una conversación en un bar de tapas con algún cliente local.

  3. Tomar el sol en el sur

Si eres un Kitesurfer, o te encantan los deportes de verano, deberías visitar la “Costa de la Luz” en el Atlántico y Tarifa, donde también podrás visitar algunos pueblos pesqueros para comer “pescaito frito”.

Si prefieres relax y playas más naturales, puedes ir al impresionante Cabo de Gata en Almería, donde verás preciosas playas de roca volcánica, salinas, y una fauna y flora únicas.

  4. Semana Santa

La Semana Santa en España es una fiesta religiosa y callejera masiva, pero incluso si no eres una persona religiosa disfrutarás el espectáculo de las procesiones, del cante de saetas y el olor a incienso. Posiblemente la más famosa es la de Sevilla, pero encontraréis tradiciones maravillosas y diferentes en cada pueblo español.

¡Pronto terminaré de completar esta lista!

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Hi All!

I have been doing some research recently to know what foreign people find more appealing when visiting Spain. There are different answers depending on a lot of factors such as the native country and the age, so I have tried to select the most popular ones to give you a “10 Things to do when you visit Spain list.” I will post them in two days, to give you the opportunity to send me your own suggestions. Hope you find it interesting!

 1. Camino de Santiago

This pilgrimage seems to be so popular that people from all over the world come to spent some weeks walking and resting in the albergues ,special hostels very cheap if you have a pilgrim´s passport. Some people say it is a life-changing experience.

  2. Have some tapas, better if they are free

I think one of the most well known expressions in Spanish is “Una cerveza y una tapa, por favor”. Spanish food is very famous, but we also have the advantage of having this tapas or pinchos you can eat while having a beer or some wine with your friends. A good way to improve your Spanish and get a good advice of the things you can do in a city is to start a conversation in a tapas bar with some local customer.

  3. Sunbathe in the South

If you are a kitesurfer, or you love the summer sports, you should visit Tarifa and the Atlantic coast “Coast of Light, where you could also visit some fishing villages to eat “pescaito frito” (fried fish).

If you prefer relax and more natural beaches, you can go to the impressive “Cabo de Gata”, in Almería, where you will see beautiful volcanic rock beaches, salt mines, and a unique flora and fauna.

 4. “Semana Santa” (Holy Week)

The Semana Santa in Spain is a massive religious street festival, but even if you are not a religious person you will enjoy the spectacle of processions, saeta singing and incense smell. Probably, the most famous one is that of Seville, but you´ll find wonderful and different traditions in every single Spanish town.

I will finish this list very soon!

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Hi all! I’m Magda, a Spanish native speaker writing the culture posts in the Transparent Language Spanish blog. I have a Bachelor’s in English Philology and a Master’s in Linguistics and Literature from the University of Granada, in Spain. I have also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, and then worked as an English teacher in several schools and academies for several years. Last year was my first at university level. In addition, I work as a private tutor, teaching English and Spanish as a foreign language to students and adults. In my free time, I’m an avid reader and writer, editing and collaborating in several literary blogs. I have published my first poetry book recently. And last but not least, I love photography!