Jour de Notre-Dame de la Victoire

📣 Conseils aux voyageurs

Travelers can expect a welcoming and friendly environment with a relaxed pace of life. While the country is predominantly Catholic, it maintains a modern, secular society that is generally inclusive and safe for all visitors, including LGBTQ+ travelers.

• New Year's Eve (Nochevieja) tradition involves eating 12 grapes at midnight.
• One grape should be eaten for each chime of the clock during the countdown.
• The main celebration occurs in Puerta del Sol, Madrid, with live broadcasts nationwide.
• A fireworks display follows the final chime of the New Year's bells.
• Special packs of 12 grapes are commonly sold in supermarkets for this tradition.
• Public intoxication is generally frowned upon by locals.
• Social interactions are often warm and physically expressive; double-cheek kisses are common among friends. When dining, wait until everyone is served before eating and expect to split the bill equally. Be mindful of local sensitivities regarding regional independence, the monarchy, and bullfighting. While punctuality is appreciated, a 10-minute grace period is common. In social settings, it is polite to offer gifts or drinks multiple times as locals may initially decline out of modesty.