Things You Need to Know Before You Go to Spain

Málaga, Spain. Photo by Willian Justen de Vasconcellos on Unsplash

Spain is a beautiful country with some of the most amazing food in the world. But, it definitely has it’s quirks. Before you go, here are a few tips that will help you have the best vacation ever.

Nightlife

People all over Spain are notorious for going out late, and the rumors are true. You might go out for a beer early in the night, but if you want to go to a proper club, you certainly cannot get there before 2am and prepare yourself to stay out until 6 or even 7 in the morning.

Eating

The reason why the tapas culture is so popular in Spain is because the Spanish eat their main meal at lunch around 2 or 3pm, and then a much smaller dinner pretty late at night. Since they eat a very late dinner, most restaurants won’t even open for business until 9pm or sometimes later, so make sure you plan your meals accordingly.

Sundays

Since Spain is still a very Catholic country, most businesses will be closed on Sundays. This includes grocery stores as well, so make sure you plan accordingly on Saturday. Luckily, public transport still runs so you can get anywhere you need to be.