1. Spanish Culture
Natalie Singleton

2. Clothing Modern, conservative, stylish Girls wear trousers
Boys are into designer wear
Denim is “in”
Short skirts and swim-wear are frowned upon

3. Food Cheap, substantial meals as opposed to gourmet Tapas Serrano Ham
Fish delicacies (Paella)
Continental breakfast, light lunch, late evening meal

4. Money Matters Most major credit cards are accepted
Most places have ATMs that allow you to withdraw cash with your card
1 US Dollar = .77 Euro

5. Conformities
Greetings consist of a handshake and a kiss on both cheeks
Spanish men maintain longer eye contact with females
Life is slow paced
Life begins when the sun goes down

6. Siesta
To fully enjoy a siesta it is very important to have a good lunch with friends or/and relatives.
The real siesta takes place in bed and in pyjamas, but a suitable sofa is also meant if a bed is not available
Timing is very important. A siesta should last between minutes not more.
Don't let anything disturb you. Siesta is quite a serious activity. Some people can't enjoy a siesta without tv or radio. If these kind of things help you to fall asleep, use them.
The best way to wake-up from a siesta is a delicate human voice. If you don't have anybody near, remember to use an alarm clock.

7. Nightlife Evenings start with el paseo
Spanish life is lived in the streets
Street cafes and bars
Nightclubs are the main attraction for teenagers

8. Fiestas and Traditions
Each town has their own celebrations
Celebrate national holidays such as Christmas, Easter, All Saint’s Day, ect.
Majority of festivities are religious based

9. Bullfighting The National Sport of Spain 711 AD
24,000 bulls are killed each year

10. Flamenco The Great Spanish Tradition Cante: the song Baile: the dance
Guitarra: guitar playing
Product of the Gypsies

11. Works Cited http://www.idealspain.com http://spanishunlimited.com