Lundi suivant le jour de la Saint-Georges

📣 Conseils aux voyageurs

Spain is known for its welcoming atmosphere, rich culinary traditions, vibrant nightlife, and diverse cultural heritage. It boasts an extensive number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and offers a high level of safety for all travelers, including those in the LGBTQ+ community.

• New Year's Eve (Nochevieja) tradition involves eating 12 grapes at midnight.
• One grape is eaten for each of the 12 chimes of the clock.
• The main celebration takes place in Puerta del Sol, Madrid.
• Chimes are broadcast live on national television across Spain.
• A fireworks display follows the final chime.
• Special packs of exactly 12 grapes are sold for this tradition.
• Spaniards are generally warm and expressive; physical contact during conversation is common. While social interactions can be informal—including playful insults among friends—it is best to remain polite as a visitor. Respect local customs regarding family, religion (especially during Holy Week), and regional sensitivities like Catalan independence or the monarchy. When dining, it is customary to wait until everyone is served before eating and to split the bill equally. In social settings, offers of food or drink may be politely declined initially; persistence is often expected as a sign of courtesy.