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When you visit a new country you usually have some preconceptions about it. It could be that in Sweden you expect to see polarbears in the streets or that all french people wear berets.
We are going to kill some of the most common myths about Spain.
1. La Sagrada Familia is the cathedral of Barcelona. If you ask anyone for the direction to the Cathedral you will get confused when you arrive. The Catherdal of Barcelona is called Cathedral of Santa Eulalia and has nothing to do with La Sagrada Familia which is the famous building designed by Antoni Gaudi.
2. Paella is a seafood dish. It most certainly can contain seafood ,but it’s mainly a rice dish.
3. Bullfighting is the national sport. First of all, it’s not a sport and second of all it’s not national.n The real national sport in Spain is soccer.
4. You drink Sangria in the bars. Sangria is a party drink and exists only to get everyone drunk as fast as possible.
In the bars there are mainly tourists ordering sangria.
5.Flamenco is a very popular dance. It contains dancing, but it has four main elements: music, handclapping, dancing and singing.
6. Spain is a tropical paradise. If you visit during the winter you might have to buy a portable heater to survive the night.
7. Spanish food is hot and spicy. The Spaniards will sprinkle paprika over the food and call it spicy. But it’s nothing compared to a mexican chili con carne.
8. Tapas is a special kind of food. In fact, tapas can be anything. It’s a small dish served with a drink.
9. You have to leave tip. No, it’s not common in Spain and is perpetuated by a lot of guidebooks.
With this in mind for your visit, you will be a bit more prepared!
