Fastnachtsdienstag

📣 Hinweise für Reisende

Spain is a lively destination with a strong focus on leisure and social life, known for its vibrant culture, excellent cuisine, and rich historical sites. Guests should anticipate hospitality and a focus on shared experiences.

• New Year's Eve (Nochevieja) involves eating twelve grapes as midnight strikes.
• The main location for the countdown is La Puerta del Sol in Madrid.
• The twelve chimes (Las Campanadas) necessitate consuming one grape during each chime.
• A large-scale fireworks display is expected after midnight.
• Be sensitive to deep cultural and political issues (including Catalan, Basque, and Galician independence, and the Franco era). Dress respectfully for religious festivals. While direct communication is common, tactfulness is valued. Punctuality is appreciated, though Spanish time can be flexible.