People in Spain not only speak a different
language from us, they also have their own
special occasions and traditions, and they
sometimes celebrate things in different ways
from ourselves. Use these pages to discover
how to celebrate ‘Spanish style’ and learn how
Spain’s history and culture makes them different.
Spain is a large varied country and there are many local festivals
and customs.

Below is a selection of some of those fiestas which can be national, regional or local. Bulls and horses are central to Spanish life. Bulls are said to be brave and noble and the Spanish feel this is an excellent symbol for their country. Bulls play a large part in Spanish life. Among sports, football has a lot of fans. Real Madrid and Barcelona are the main clubs and rivalry between these teams is widely spread throughout the country.