10 Things You MUST Know Before Coming to Spain 🇪🇸
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Күн бұрынHow does tipping work in Spain? What are tapas? What time to do shops open? What are the Spanish eating hours? Do Spaniards take siestas? I answer the top 10 Spain travel tips so you can explore Spain like a local! Venga, let's go! 🥝
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It was once said that "Spain is different." Well, it's no different from any other country, but like visiting any new country, when you don't know how the basic things work, it can be a challenge to get around and have a rich experience. So I decided to make a video which answers so many of the basic questions people have when they visit Spain. Here are some of the questions I answer:
- When do the shops open in Spain
- When do the tapas bars open in Spain
- When do the restaurants open in Spain
- What are tapas? How does tapas work?
- Do you tip in Spain?
- Do Spaniards take a siesta?
- Do people speak English in Spain?
- Is there bullfighting in Spain? Should I see a bullfight in Spain?
- How should I travel around Spain?
- How do people greet in Spain?
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Hola, Spain lovers! We're James and Yoly. James is a New Zealander, and Yoly is from Spain. And we both live in Madrid. This channel is all about giving you a local insight into life in Spain, and helping you experience this country like a local when you come to visit (or live!). If that sounds like your kind of thing, bienvenido!
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@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
What Spain tips did I miss out guys? Let me know so I can shoot a part 2! 😀
@elcomentarista2813 5 жыл бұрын
That the wether is not always summer as some people seems to think haha and, that is a country in two continents (ceuta, melilla and canary islands) and a country with beautiful islands that has much more than just beaches, but lot of culture and natural beauty also.
@ignaciobh7370 5 жыл бұрын
Maybe it would be nice informing that flamenco and sevillanas can´t be found everywhere hahaha It´s so funny when people ask you where can they see a flamenco show in Valencia, Bilbao or Pontevedra hahaha
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Very true! Love the suckling pig too
@MrJimbo327 5 жыл бұрын
Hola! I spent 3 weeks in Spain this past April/May. I'm a jogger so I always look for a good venue. In Madrid El Retiro is a runners dream. Also an excellent place to take your kids on the weekend. I found the subway system confusing, but the bus system was more user friendly. In Seville, again runners would find Maria Luisa park to be a great venue. The city center is a fun place to wander, but can be kind of touristy, so get back into the narrow streets where the locals congregate. Americans tend to dress like bums when on vacation. Spanish people are friendly, but a bit more formal. Dress well. Be polite.
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Great tips! I’m a jogger too and love it in the retiro. These days I actually go along the river (because of where i live). Thanks for your comment!
@mlola74 5 жыл бұрын
In Spain, we only have dinner at seven when we are at hospital.
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
haha!
@MariaFernandez-iv3gi 5 жыл бұрын
Jajajajajajajaja👍
@yogurLAPIZ 5 жыл бұрын
XD
@JAPotis 5 жыл бұрын
In winter my uncles un a little town in the inland have dinner at seven.
@m4aserati487 5 жыл бұрын
Supongo que los fundadores de los hospitales serían de UK jaja
@piedadsaiz 5 жыл бұрын
As a Spaniard I would gladly pay extra taxes to pay you a salary for all the nice things you say about us.
@rznante Жыл бұрын
Venga! Let’s do Spain! We will be there in September. How about a food tour!
@sam.victor470 Ай бұрын
Personally more inspired with confidence about the positive things said concerning Spain, language, customs and culture. More edifying than the negatives, that is certain. How could a harmless chat about 'tapas' ever be either banal or chock full of trepidation.
@1650million 5 жыл бұрын
One of the very few foreign youtubers who actually knows WTF he´s talking about... :D Congrats!
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Fuck yeah!!!! Gracias!!!!
@umarth 5 жыл бұрын
You have a really good understanding of Spanish culture and explained it really well. I'm a native and could have explained it the exact same way. Congrats!
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias!!!
@pepiluci75 5 жыл бұрын
He is the best blogger about spanish culture in KZfaq.... By far.
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Haha gracias!!!
@lkjnkj5769 5 жыл бұрын
Te deberían dar un programa de TV relacionado con el turismo.
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Me encantaría! A ver si me llaman!
@muER76 5 жыл бұрын
@@spainrevealed tienes buen nivel de español. Congrats!
@naivelopez3601 4 жыл бұрын
Tienes razon serviria mucho
@rubenperez5023 4 жыл бұрын
También español
@mon9060 4 жыл бұрын
Desde luego. Sería bien merecido.
@mrsvauls 4 жыл бұрын
I've lived in Spain for 8 years and everything you say is so accurate! It's amazing how many people come to visit and want dinner at 6pm and can't find anywhere open! Everyone coming to Spain should watch these videos.
@blessdam2688 3 жыл бұрын
I would like to come
@jerrykitich3318 5 жыл бұрын
I took the high speed train from Barcelona to Madrid. I had a first class EuroRail pass. The train went up to 300 km/h if I remember right, so really fast. The current speed was displayed. It made several stops to pick up business-type passengers The service was immaculate, the crew were top notch, like being in a first-class air-cabin on rails Excellent refreshments included. The landscape was this wonderfully stark, arid looking environment. I really felt I lucked out to have this experience just on the back of having a EuroRail pass.
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
The AVE is fantastic! But it ain’t cheap . Good work getting it via a eurorail pass
@tarrakis 5 жыл бұрын
I love it how you say "WE in Spain...". You're one of us now!!! Me encantaría irme de cañas con vosotros un día ;)
@claragonzalezfernandez3500 5 жыл бұрын
Gracias! Soy española y he notado que hablas de nuestra cultura con mucho conocimiento y respeto :)
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias Clara! Hago lo que puedo :)
@lesmizyeah 5 жыл бұрын
LOVE how CLEAR your accent is. I understood everything you said! 👍
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Haha I appreciate that!
@sudansudan2400 4 жыл бұрын
Saludos desde Sudán, los amamos. 🇪🇸🇸🇩
@lasksana3516 5 жыл бұрын
Es la primera vez que veo que un extranjero cuando explica como es este país, no generaliza. España es un país muy, muy contrastado. El clima es según las zonas, principalmente en el norte tiene las mismas precipitaciones que Reino Unido y igual de frío que Alemania en invierno. Hay gente rubia, morena, pelirroja, y el paisaje puede ser como el de Irlanda y Suiza o como el de Marruecos. Hay un mar frío y otro caliente, el Cantábrico y el mediterráneo. Tenemos montañas como las de Suiza, es más somos es segundo país más alto de Europa geográficamente, pero tenemos desiertos y incluso clima tropical en las islas. La arquitectura es muy distinta entre el norte y el sur. Todo esto en un país que no tien el tamaño de Argentia. En España hay muchas tradiciones que no son los toros y el flamenco que sólo están en una región. Ánimo a que todos a que descubran este hermoso país, entendiendo que es muy variado y no se puede gerenalizar.
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Gracias Señor!
@MegaMrqwerty1 5 жыл бұрын
El lugar con más precipitaciones no es el norte sino en la sierra de Grazalema (Cádiz) y la zona más fría en invierno la serranía celtibérica (Teruel, Soria, Cuenca Guadalajara y partes de Zaragoza y Burgos)
@lasksana3516 5 жыл бұрын
@@MegaMrqwerty1 Me refiero en Cunjunto de regiones el norte tiene más precipitaciones que el sur, por eso a la costa cantábrica, se la llama costa verde. Los lugares con más frío son ya más complicados de especificar pero por regiones serían, León, Castilla y Aragón
@cesarfernandezherranz9345 5 жыл бұрын
Siendo yo mismo español, siempre me ha hecho mucha gracia que en España a veces recorres 100 kilómetros, miras alrededor y parece que has cambiado hasta de continente. XD
@luisj.serrano5821 5 жыл бұрын
hoy tenemos -12 en el sur de alemania y 13 positivos en oviedo... asi q no... no hay la misma temperatura... el norte no es frio, es humedo, pero cualquier sitio con mar es menos frio q tierra adentro
@KolorMeyellow 5 жыл бұрын
No breakfast, and lunch starts at 2pm. Gosh I'll be dead by then. By 2pm I've already had 2 full meals and snacks in between. And dinner @ 21h30?? WOW
@Irene-pu1ko 5 жыл бұрын
I think he hasn't mentioned it, but in Spain before lunch a lot of people usually have 2 "breakfasts". The first one comes before going to work/to school, between 7 and 8 usually, and it varies a lot (some people have only a cup of coffe/milk, others toasts, others cereals, others a sandwich, others don't have anything...). The second one comes between 10 and 12, and it can be fruit, a bocadillo (a kind of sandwich), some coffee, biscuits... it also varies a lot and usually depends on each one's preferences. Lunch usually is between 1pm and 3/4pm, depending on the region and timetables (for example, in primary schools children have lunch between 1 and 2, while most high schools end at 3pm and teenagers have to have lunch really late, so it really varies a lot) and it is way bigger than in UK/USA. At afternoon there is a "snack time", la merienda, from 5 to 6pm and like breakfast, it really varies. Then comes dinner, between 9 and 11pm. If you think about it, a lot of spanish people have 5 meals every day, separated by 2-3 hours, so it isn't like we only eat at 2pm and 21:30pm.
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
haha!
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Good point Irene - thanks for adding that
@toddie3910 3 жыл бұрын
@@Irene-pu1ko oh my gosh I'm sure that you must be all used to this but it sounds like a lot to remember 😊 I was thinking I'd like to visit with my 2 young (ish) children once all this covid thing is cleared but maybe I'll wait until they're a little older. Eating after 9 sounds bonkers 😂
@taleiduerks4605 2 жыл бұрын
@@marinahuizar6067 I'm very late to this conversation... but, how did it go with the fasting? I also do IF and if I ate like the Spanish I'd be 300 lbs! And a nap? Wow. So different from here. ( Canada ) I only eat once a day usually around 5 or 6 pm. Mind you IF ( intermitten fasting is not a common "thing" here ither ) Mostly people eat three meals a day and snack whenever
@alfonsoamarc 5 жыл бұрын
The first time I see a non-Spanish person explaining so accurately Spain and it's cultures. Well done! The only thing I'd change is to say that Madrid isn't a mixed of the rest of the country areas. Madrid is unique from everything else and really an incredible city.Surely one of the best city to live and visit in the world.
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@aaronshakespeare6714 4 жыл бұрын
Hello. I'm moving to Spain with my wife later in the year and your videos have really helped give me an insight in day to day life in Spain. At first I was really hesitant but now I cannot wait. Thanks guys!
@emielhendrickx3994 5 жыл бұрын
I am Dutch I live in Costa Rica and after looking this film of you I like to go to Spain for vacation
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Emiel! We look forward to seeing you in Spain!
@1211jinx 4 жыл бұрын
The similarities between the Philippines and Spain especially the tradition.🔥make me want to visit España in the future..
@asermendez2814 3 жыл бұрын
You were during 300 years Spanish people like me
@mariagabbott 3 жыл бұрын
Lol I'm Filipino and I don't see any similarities except for our last names 😂 We are Asian.
@Nubesyclaros738 2 жыл бұрын
@@mariagabbott Yes, you are Asian, but Christian Asian I Guess.
@miguelencanarias 5 жыл бұрын
Here's another tip: yes, many Spaniards speak English, but with such an atrociously thick accent that it may take you a few seconds to realize that they are trying to communicate with you in your own language. Hey, I'm allowed to say that: I'm a Spaniard. God knows we make the Scottish sound like they are speaking in Received Pronunciation by comparison. Also: don't be too shocked if all of a sudden you feel like your "personal space" is being violated: we tend to speak with one another from a much closer distance, at a generally louder volume, and while wildly waving our hands in the air. It may be difficult to adjust to the Spanish conversation style. We are not mad at you: it's the way we are. We will be genuinely surprised if you call us out on that, like "please step back a little, you're too close" or "why are you talking to me like that?
@knomonomo292 4 жыл бұрын
Pues vaya español que estas hecho, te acercas y les gritas...y además hablas un inglés atroz...¿eres español de nacimiento?
@tcarrion5800 4 жыл бұрын
Miguel Domínguez so true. I lived there for 3 yrs and never got used it. I think is Z thing they do like BarZelona or MadriZ
@elxusticiero 5 жыл бұрын
James, what can I say! As a spaniard specially living abroad (UK) for 8 years as well it makes me incredibly proud to see your true knowledge, understanding and love for everything spanish. I'm finding fascinating to see your thought processes about our own culture and particularities. I'm learning about my culture so much because of you and I will be forever grateful my friend. Take care!
@Aquarius285 10 ай бұрын
How can i find a job like artist for comic books in the Madrid?
@lanocheoscura1995 5 жыл бұрын
Felicidades por vuestro video, objetivo, cercano, viajero, familiar, práctico y sin prejuicios sobre nuestro país, algo que sin pretensiones nos merecemos cuando se conecta con el lado humano que sinceramente ofrecemos, más allá del servicio ofrecido en la industria turística.
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Muchísimas gracias!!!
@JPozzius 5 жыл бұрын
Nice video James. As a spaniard (catalonia) I would say that tipping here is not compulsory, we tip when we have enjoyed the experience wether it be due to good food, good service or both. The tip is proportional to the quantity spent and how much you enjoyed it. Also it is a good idea to tip better on places you will visit again, the staff will remember you!
@southamericanredneck9471 4 жыл бұрын
Please, tell me what average percentage of your check should you tip? 10%? 15%? 20%? 25%? 30%?
@spainrevealed 4 жыл бұрын
10% max
@spainrevealed 4 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@carmenrodriguez.gonzalez4020 2 жыл бұрын
No es catalonia es ( CATALUÑA ) aprende a escribir guiri
@VodkaRLG Жыл бұрын
no, you don't tip
@lizschultz1 3 жыл бұрын
We're a couple of ancient Aussies and so wish we'd had this info back in 2017 when we spent 3 weeks in Spain - a week in Catalunya and two in Andalucia. Totally fell in love with Spain and the people (we stayed in and visited mostly non English speaking areas) but had no idea about the siesta period until we were half way through our trip. No idea about the tapas bars and we're still grappling with the way drinks are served!! They just kept pouring til we said 'stop'!! Easy to get very drunk very quickly!! Love your channel and thank you - can't wait to return to Jerez for the 2022 MotoGP - better informed thanks to you and Yonny.
@ignaciobh7370 5 жыл бұрын
Good video!! As a spaniard myself, I mostly agree with you and I think you have done a wonderful introduction about how things work here, so congratulations and thankyou for showing the rest of the world our coutry... I think Spanish timetable is what shocks tourists the most, while the rest of the world has exactly the same timing, we act a little bit in our own way hahah and that can be pretty shocking if you move here to live, as a tourist it´s not always that shocking, but as an everyday issue, you can have some problems, and I know very well how difficult could that be, because it happens exactly the same to us when we move or travel abroad hahaha, that can be frustrating... I think this video sums up very well what Spain is, a country extremely heterogeneous sometimes, but extremely homogenous other times... Spain is like a small continent with many different languages, landscapes, traditions, accents, food, culture, architecture, but wrapped all of them in a kind of a unique Spanish flavour that can be felt anywhere... Spain is a country where boundaries between similarities and differences aren´t very clear, which sometimes brings us political problems, but which is, for me, the biggest treasure we have. People use to think about Spain as a whole, and, even if that Spanish essence exists, it´s displayed in many different ways. We celebrate life in a similar way everywhere, but each part of the country adds its uniqueness.
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Love your comments Nacho! Thanks so much. You’re so right... this is a country of regions, with some things the same across the country, and some things so different. That’s what I love so much about living here - so much to learn!
@Kanal7Indonesia 5 жыл бұрын
You guys should be proud of your country.
@Cut_Throat_Girl 5 жыл бұрын
@@spainrevealed The thing with the eating schedule i believe it comes from when the news are broadcasted and basicly everyone gatheres up to watch it together. Cos if you think about it, the "midday" news are at 3pm and night time ones at 9pm so it kind of makes sense to me.
@foxayfox 5 жыл бұрын
Ignacio BH I was out walking at 8 in the morning in Barcelona and because it’s a city I thought everything would be open but almost nothing was. Very odd for a city center. Everything seem to open at 10:30. Only a couple of coffee places were open. I was confused because in most other cities they are busy at that time, it’s rush hour. Not in Barcelona lol 😂
@Cut_Throat_Girl 5 жыл бұрын
@@foxayfox lmao no. Unless it's an industrial area nearby that people go into the factory or warehouse really soon, then there may be bars and cafes open cos they know they have a profit there. But the rest of the city is not gonna have shit open til at least 10am. Less the centre because that's all focused on tourism so...nono. And that rush hour is everyone going to work or school, not shopping or stopping for a coffee as they have just had breakfast for sure
@jimkippingla7394 2 жыл бұрын
We are planning our Spain trip for November (2022) and found your channel to help us in our planning. You both do wonderful videos. Very helpful and informative. Thank you for what you do!!
@jamesbradley867 4 жыл бұрын
Que buen video! Gracias. Estoy aprendiendo español desde hace casi dos años y yo quiero ir en septiembre por 3 semanas en coche. Este video fue muy interesante gracias
@user-qx4iz9gd8c 5 жыл бұрын
Perfect guide for any tourist!! You know Spain very well!!
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks A, I appreciate it!
@savannahlaine30 5 жыл бұрын
I am studying abroad in Spain and watching your videos has helped me so much!! Thank you!! :)
@meatmoneymilkmonogamyequal5583 4 жыл бұрын
This is ONE OF THE BEST VIDEOS I've seen so far that gives a nice little summary about Spain. Excellent job!
@martacharmed 5 жыл бұрын
Congrats! Well-explained video. I´m from Seville and you are one the few foreigners that have understood my country´s culture.
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias!!
@Borboleta1212 4 жыл бұрын
I love Spain and have visited most of the main tourist-y cities over the years. When you go on the Mediterranean cruises, they often stop in Vigo (Galicia) on the way back and I remember being stunned to hear the sound of bagpipes as we docked 😂😂 I was like WTF... has there been a recent Scottish invasion 🤣🤣 I do really like bagpipes, it was just a surprise - I had never heard of bagpipes being part of Spanish tradition until then !! But I guess it was because that was my first visit to the Galician region. Great channel - thank you fir the valuable, informative and entertaining content! 😊
@srfeudal8640 3 жыл бұрын
GREAT VIDEO!! I’m form Spain and dude you covered pretty much all the things about Spain super accurately. You guys did a great job. Thanks for making Spain look great.
@CHill-cj2pq 4 жыл бұрын
Very informative and professional video! I’m in the process of brushing up on my high school Spanish as an adult and I have enjoyed these! I’ve been to Spain as a teen (for a few days) and this was great!
@lydiamusima5840 4 жыл бұрын
When I arrived late I was surprised to see the food places and bars open until 2 or 3am. I enjoyed tapas a lot. The locals are very friendly and helped me to speak more Spanish. I gave tips up to £1 or more whenever I could.
@multibillion5031 4 жыл бұрын
Lydia Musima where do you live in Spain ?
@dougm3037 5 жыл бұрын
On my last trip to Spain I travelled by train. Marginally more expensive than buses but way more comfortable. I avoid airports like the plague. If you book ahead you can get some really cheap train tickets. Took a fast train from Barcelona to Seville. Wonderful. Went first class which was only a bit more than economy. On shorter hops took conventional trains but they were fine.
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Totally Doug! I love the train system in Spain. We need a better connection the west and north though.
@francis318VH 5 жыл бұрын
@@spainrevealed Yeah, in Extremadura they are asking to the government for a better train structure, they have problems with that, very slow, little connections, etc. It´s actually a topic discussed in politics and showed in the media.
@Cut_Throat_Girl 5 жыл бұрын
@@spainrevealed The problem with the west and north areas is the geography. Plenty of mountains, it's harder to dig through than doing it through the flat meseta from Barcelona down to Sevilla. There's a lot of work to be done there to get the trains going. BUT! I must say it's probably amongs the most beautiful rides because it's usually through mountains and such and there's plenty of nature and landscape to see.
@idemserra 4 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. It takes longer to travel by train, but it is so much nicer. And you enjoy the landscape!
@worldinformationcentre2251 10 күн бұрын
Man ! Your video is probably the best one available for tourists. So real and informative. Good job 👍
@grijalbaro 5 жыл бұрын
It couldn't be better explained. I used to work in a bar in Madrid and had to go over these topics day after day. This video is a fantastic summary!
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
So glad - thank you so much for your comment. Which bar did you work in? Or which barrio?
@grijalbaro 5 жыл бұрын
Oneills Irish pub in Calle Príncipe
@Oxyperioustoo 5 жыл бұрын
I took a Devour Tour in Madrid. Because our group was larger than usual. James and an associate were our guides. It was a fantastic evening. We ate many things we”d not had before...bulls tail, ox cheek and many more sedate delicious tid bits. We drank vermouth straight. I thought it was only for martinis. James was very engaging and responsive to our questions which ranged far beyond food. I’ve watched videos of his other guides and they all are great. If you can, take one of his tours.
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that John! When was the tour?
@Oxyperioustoo 5 жыл бұрын
October 2015. DWOBs. Marla Reid was the contact.
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
I'll have to check back through my photos!
@walterwallin9074 5 жыл бұрын
John Corcoran n
@judile9076 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video!! I’m going in July so this was very helpful! So much to see and do in Spain I’m having FOMO!🤪
@paulmaking1980 5 жыл бұрын
Great tips James! Keep up the good work bro!
@DarrenStephens1 Жыл бұрын
James (and Yoli!) I have enjoyed your videos SO much! The detail you go into, your profound respect and love for the country, your wonderful energy -- to my mind, you do the best possible job of making someone get excited about visiting! I'm taking a VERY brief trip, 3/1/23 to 3/8/23, but after viewing your videos I already know I'm going to want to come back. Thank you for the effort and time you and Yoli put into your videos! You've already made my coming trip -- and future trips -- more enjoyable.
@juliablick6404 5 жыл бұрын
Very informative! Looking forward to enjoying Madrid again soon with help from these tips.
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks ma! Not long now... !
@Alsonmusic 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!! Living for 2 years now in this beautiful country
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Graciososization 5 жыл бұрын
It's so awesome to see you so enthusiastic about Spain. I really loved and laughed with the siesta explanation, as it happens just like that haha
@rebeccalinquist 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Planning a trip to Spain this summer and it will be SO MUCH EASIER thanks to you!
@ultimatedijo7058 5 жыл бұрын
Best video so far on Spain
@MilagrosASaenz 5 жыл бұрын
Ciertamente James, una siestita de 20 a 25 minutos es genial. Yo la tomo siempre que puedo. Conozco españoles/as que nunca echan la siesta y conozco otros/as que siempre o casi siempre, depende mucho del tipo de vida que uno lleve o del hábito. Gracias por el vídeo. Muy interesante y claro. A veces los subtítulos tapan los textos que pones, quizás se podrián subir un poco en la pantalla o ponerlos en la parte superior.
@jblondon1327 5 жыл бұрын
Hi James, I am a spaniard living in the UK, I love your videos. You are a great friend of Spain. Best wishes for you, your wife and family for the new year.
@bettyanderson3467 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your informative videos. I lived in Madrid many years ago (50+) as a student at the University. Things have changed greatly, of course, but your videos do bring back many memories. ¡Muchas gracias!
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Betty!
@jimmurihiku8009 5 жыл бұрын
As a Kiwi from New Zealand my first words I learned was chervaza la Grande. 🍺
@southamericanredneck9471 4 жыл бұрын
What's "chervaza la Grande"?
@joanc120 4 жыл бұрын
Siesta... you'd be amazed to know it was originally a H&S measure. Yes! In past times, when most people worked outdoors doing physical work, what happened is after a good lunch people went back to work and collapsed... so they decided to take a break and work long hours, what makes sense because in the Summer when it's hot days are long. Now you know! siesta is not laziness but health and safety!
@spainrevealed 4 жыл бұрын
Totally right there John!
@dkennell998 4 жыл бұрын
Dude, AWESOME video. No fat, just awesome fascinating information. And going to the effort to go to all those locations for the different tips really shows how much you care about your vids. Great work, you two!
@sam.victor470 Ай бұрын
The Spanish for the very English 'Cheers' Is translated as 'Salut'. . . In the Spanish (or one of the many variants) spoken in Mexico, north America; '¡Salut!' is used as the translation of English: 'Bless you!' ('Gesundheit' in German, or 'a tes souhaits' in French) when someone sneezes.
@valerieamezcua7239 5 жыл бұрын
Cant wait to study abroad in Madrid next spring!! definitely will be taking a tour 🇪🇸💃🏻
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to have you along Valerie!
@ignaciobh7370 5 жыл бұрын
Madrid can be very stressful sometimes, but the best part of living here is that you are just in the centre of the Iberian Peninsula, so you can easily reach any part of both Spain and Portugal. If you are going to live in Madrid, you will be able to visit many different places. AVE trains are wonderful, the are quite expensive, but in less than 3 hours you can arrive to a city located 500 miles away from Madrid.
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Totally / that is definitely one of the things I love about Madrid.
@perthfanny3017 5 жыл бұрын
You HAVE TO visit Segovia!
@user-hi3kk4zj2w 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for creating such an informative video. I’m currently creating a presentation about Spain for my studies as in a few months I’m set to be living in Seville. This has really helped prepare me for what to expect and do so thank you
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Row!!! That’s awesome. I appreciate your messagez
@anaworld4354 5 жыл бұрын
Are you already in Seville?
@anaworld4354 5 жыл бұрын
If you have any question about the city I could help, I'm from here!
@user-hi3kk4zj2w 5 жыл бұрын
Spain Revealed - James Blick your welcome. Thanks for replying back to my comment
@user-hi3kk4zj2w 5 жыл бұрын
Ale World thank you I will do ☺️ I’m not in Seville yet I’m set to fly out in March
@JugadorQ04 5 жыл бұрын
I'm from Asturias in North of the country. I like your video a lot. Thank you. You have my like
@micheleblick1115 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic info. It gave me such a great understanding of the various regions of Spain.
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
I'm so pleased. Now time to visit them all! :)
@Titopullo 5 жыл бұрын
As you were talking about renting a car I remembered something important for visitors from USA. Always tell the rent agency that you want an automatic gearbox, if you don't do it you'll receive a manual one, because in Spain the vast mayority of cars are manual.
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Good point!
@hollymccoy9638 5 жыл бұрын
Some of us can drive a manual - just saying. :o)
@whitevanman31 3 жыл бұрын
Its not just a spanish thing, in uk you can take driving test in automatic car but you will not be allowed to drive a manuaI, if you pass your test in a manual car you can drive both manual and automatic. I in 48 years of driving have never owned or driven an automatic car
@hanial-daher9011 2 жыл бұрын
I love the culture of Spain it's like a mix from the European culture and Middle East culture💙 For example in Syria (Middle East): like we greet each other with 2 kisses, we also eat dinner late like 10 PM, and in syria we have different languages in each city even there's differences from block to block
@TheSpanishNotebook 2 жыл бұрын
How interesting! I had no idea. Thanks for sharing that. :)
@virgiliumarin5382 6 ай бұрын
Love your accent ! I believe it is the purest British Ive ever heard, very cultured and nice to listen again and again.
@m4aserati487 5 жыл бұрын
Felicidades por el vídeo, has explicado las cosas tradicionales pero de una manera que calla los rumores típicos que gente de otros países tienen, como que todos bailamos flamenco y comemos paella todos los días ¡Felicidades!
@shedevil50337 4 жыл бұрын
I was a student in Granada in the early 90s. My friends & I never went to bullfights, we all hated them, in fact we used to campaign to have them abolished. I didn't feel it was my place as I'm not Spanish, they told me it was because I was living there & am an animal lover. It surprised me how many people weren't into bullfighting. My landlady (in her 50-60s didn't like it, nor did her mother.) Edit:typos
@37freeark 5 жыл бұрын
You forgot about "merienda", a little snack between lunch and dinner. And if you talk to a Catalan person you better say Barcelona in the English way, that's how we call it in Catalan! :)
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
I just don't eat it... but it's true, some people do
@rosazuniga5263 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve never watched any of your videos before but this was such a great video! You and your wife complement each other so well!!!!! Thank you for the tips!
3 жыл бұрын
Me ha encantado la visión que tiene de España, de los españoles y de sus costumbres, de una persona extranjera. Muy interesante!! Gracias!!
@JeOrtiz1 5 жыл бұрын
There are many more major Royal palaces than just in Madrid. There are also Aranjuez, El pardo, La Granga, Palacio Real de Riofrio and La Almudaina.
@wedding920 5 жыл бұрын
Terrific video. Very informative.
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Felix. Gracias! 🙌
@Koalagriton 5 жыл бұрын
Great video! You've really immersed yourself and understand our culture! I enjoy watching someone who isn't native learning to enjoy and taking part in the things that make us different. I'd love to see another! I'm trying to think of what my British friends found more interesting or surprising when they came to visit... You covered a lot of them already. I would add that we eat with pan with most meals and it's not an appetizer to spread butter on (though waiters will give you some if you ask). Also that it is expected, and not considered rude, to use it to push food onto your fork and dip into sauce. The concept of almuerzo and merienda! We do have lunch and dinner quite late but my friends worried about the long hours between main meals. There is the more common merienda around 5-6 where you have something light and coffee sort of like another breakfast. The almuerzo is a similar mid-morning second breakfast or a small bocadillo that is more frequent among workers who start their shifts earlier (so they've had breakfast at around 6-7am) to keep them going until 2pm lunch. They can be skipped if you have a really heavy lunch. I hope you get around to making another video!
@katrinakaye7997 4 жыл бұрын
Ah love this! I'm traveling to Spain for 2.5 weeks next month and this basically covered everything I wanted to know! Thanks :)
@spainrevealed 4 жыл бұрын
Have a great trip!
@tonydeltablues 5 жыл бұрын
I love the 'Menu Del Dia' as it's often excellent value, especially if you find a local place. I was in Estepona over Easter and saw all the bull fighting paraphernalia: it was very interesting but I felt I would't enjoy it that much. Great video - as always! Gracias Anthony
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Anthony! Yeah, a well-priced delicious menu del dia is one of the best things in the world. I'm happy I saw one bullfight... but wouldn't go again.
@lavayuki 5 жыл бұрын
Im going to Southern Spain to Malaga, Seville and Granada. I've been to Barcelona once when I was a kid and really loved it, so may beautiful cities. Although meal times are something to get used to since I'm so used to eating dinner at like 6 or 7pm!
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Hats fantastic. And Don’t worry - you’ll get into the meal time habit really fast
@TheMaru666 5 жыл бұрын
In Spain , at 6 or 7 you have merienda .
@brianpan6453 5 жыл бұрын
I'm in Jerez and a lot of restaurants don't even open until 8 p.m.
@2TravelingLovers 4 жыл бұрын
Great video, we just finished Italy, Greece, and Portugal. We were sad to have to skip over Spain but we will be getting to it early next year. I enjoyed watching it and we'll definitely take your advice . Thank you very much be safe
@Emy53 Жыл бұрын
I was in Andalusia area in mid September to mid October in 2019...I never had a bad cup of coffee. The wine and beers were also amazing.
@theoriginalfuco1713 5 жыл бұрын
Actually about tips, we hardly ever give tips, just when the waiter do a really great job and helped us in a way that its clearlly not just because its their job,more like you get that they will to help and make shure you have a good time
@jgsk78 4 жыл бұрын
loving the energy! thanks for the useful info and wish you a lot of success.
@spainrevealed 4 жыл бұрын
Than kyou!
@xamena9825 5 жыл бұрын
im from spain and you explained tapas in the best way the foreigners can understand it! you got a like and subscription! :)
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Gracias!!!
@lajellybeans 5 жыл бұрын
You look so happy and you’re such a cute couple
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@samirahabibi3512 5 жыл бұрын
I will be visiting Spain for the first time in October. I will be in Madrid for 4 nights and am debating if I should stay in Barcelona for a couple nights. I only booked the fort half of my trip. I am watching videos to know what to expect. Thanks for your video.
@frescazzz7536 5 жыл бұрын
Yes do both. We just got back from Madrid and Barcelona. Take the Ave train. Very different cities. Both worth visiting.
@genesismejia4974 5 жыл бұрын
Such an amazing video! Thank you for sharing all these tips for future travelers!!
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@vickyb5935 2 жыл бұрын
Hi James, in my 3rd year (adult) of learning Spanish and my first trip to Sevilla inspired me to start! One thing I remember from then that you did not mention here (maybe not the right video) was - I think-when we sat down at a table to eat, they put a glass with bread sticks or maybe even something that “just appeared” as if we were to eat it. But my companion told me that IF you eat on it they will charge you, but if you just leave it then you aren`t charged.
@salvadorbalseramurillo9799 5 жыл бұрын
Gran video Kiwito :P
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Gracias Salvador ;) !!!
@Outspoken.Humanist 5 жыл бұрын
Just came across your vid by accident and wanted to say how excellent it was. I have been visiting Spain for many years and even lived in Lleida for two years, so I didnt learn anything personally, nevertheless I will certainly recommend you to friends. As for new items, perhaps a word about how to behave and what might upset local sensibilities. I have often felt embarrased by fellow British tourists. I cant speak for New Zealanders :) Thank you.
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul!! Welcome :)
@sakshikakkar8620 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a concisely informative video. Loved watching it. Your style of speaking helps remember the details well.
@spainrevealed 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@franriverarosado2709 4 жыл бұрын
Muy bien explicado como es españa y toda su diverdidad cultural y gastronomica.mis felicitaciones,
@sauler9964 4 жыл бұрын
14.90 el menú y dice que es un precio razonable
@diegoterneus2250 4 жыл бұрын
In parts of Spain (Canarias, Andalucia) it is also "Barselona, Valensia, grasias". So you can get away with it.
@tmckmusic8584 2 жыл бұрын
Sí, y también "grasia"... dropping the end s.
@sarascorner3065 5 жыл бұрын
I love your videos! I'm from Cantabria but I lived in the states for six years so I know what it is to be far away from home. I wish you the best and I hope you visit Cantabria one day or maybe you already have. You will love it!!
@catherinefriederich Жыл бұрын
Love your enthusiasm and such helpful info. Thank you!
@suckingmytoesrn 5 жыл бұрын
Im going to spain this year 2019 i cant wait😃😃😃😃😃😃😃
@noor9147 4 жыл бұрын
Next year ✌
@topazpowell8561 4 жыл бұрын
Now BREXIT is set so am I
@fedz9853 3 жыл бұрын
@@noor9147 well this aged badly
@noor9147 3 жыл бұрын
Fedz 😁
@RadioHeritage 5 жыл бұрын
my God this guy is so hyped up... In NZ there aren´t many people like him in NZ... Cheers.
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
I certainly am unique in that regard ;) Thank for watching!~
@karlalevine Жыл бұрын
I have been your videos to prepare for my trip to Madrid in April. Your channel makes me want to move to Spain. Love the culture and architecture!
@darylhopkins9796 Жыл бұрын
This was the most informative travel video that I have ever watched. The video was very detailed and covered all aspects of daily life in Spain.
@alexeiromanov2250 5 жыл бұрын
Salutations Spain from, USA.
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Hey there!
@jorgec.a3123 4 жыл бұрын
Salutations USA from Madrid! Hola!
@Victortrotska 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, first time I see someone from outside of Spain having a true image of Spain :) I'm not Spanish but I travel quite often there, I have family there and almost lived there, and I love Spain. I still had a colleague last year thinking in Spain nobody works before 10/11am, until they eat 2pm then sleep for 2 hours and work again for a bit before going out to drink sangria downtown and partying. I guess most humans would love such a life! But unfortunately everybody needs to work! And the Spanish are some of the hardest working people I've seen: rarely complaining compared to other Europeans. And I love this attitude of always moving forward. Viva España!
@WestShoreMan 4 жыл бұрын
I want to move there!
@johnclarke2734 3 жыл бұрын
Loved it, thank you. I own property in Spain so travel there a few times a year when not in covid lockdown. However I have always been confused about tapas so very pleased that topic was covered. SALUD..
@ritabelo4161 5 жыл бұрын
Great video!! Thank you for all the tips. I love Spain!!
@Raessok 5 жыл бұрын
I hope you visit León some day. Here, tapas are free!
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
I love León... Will try to get back there soon.
@Raessok 5 жыл бұрын
@@spainrevealed I hope you come here soon :) I owe you a beer!
@user-ks3ui2pg6h 4 жыл бұрын
Tapas are free in all spain
@chriscatling6099 5 жыл бұрын
I like these videos, but I have to say that the most useful piece of information in this particular one was the fact that Spain is VERY different wherever you go. I live in near Ciudad Real, which the locals call "Deep Spain", and I would say that many of the things in this video don't apply here. In my town, the shops will close earlier in the afternoon and open later in the evening. Siesta is pretty much part and parcel of everyone's daily life here, and if you want to play a saxophone during that time you'd best be prepared to defend yourself. Eating dinner close to midnight is definitely not an uncommon occurrence. Certainly, where I live, the number of people who can master even a basic sentence in English is pretty low, even amongst the young people. Tipping here will generally result in a waiter chasing you down the street trying to give you your money back (has happened one more than one occasion). And as for 'tapear', I'd literally never heard this verb (tapar yes, tapear, no) and not one of my local friends could say that they've ever used it. In fact, I don't think my friends have ever mentioned going out for tapas. It's normally going out for a drink - tapas is implied. If you pay for tapas in this part of the country, you're a mug. Perhaps in Madrid tapas is an activity, but not here. And on that point, I think that each one of my mates here would have a heart attack if someone suggested paying for a set menu for lunch. We definitely don't lunch that way down here. Almost everything is raciones and pinchos. This video is perfect if you're going to the usual places in Spain. But if you're planning on going off the beaten track, then the best advice is not to take anything for granted which is pretty much what he says at the beginning.
@spainrevealed 5 жыл бұрын
Totally true - Spain is such a varied country!
@kurdapsbakeks4507 2 жыл бұрын
1st time in Europe, and im exploring Seville and Madrid, im already in love with the place from the moment i step my feet on the ground. Now i want to learn spanish!
@leonorperez263 4 жыл бұрын
James, te adoro! Soy una madrileña (aunque nacida es Segovia) que siempre consuta tu blog para turistear por Madrid o pasear a mis amigos foráneos. Gracias de corazón
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