Inside

Restaurant serving quality fresh local meat, poultry and fish dishes; cooked to order. Menu del dia, evening a la carte and Sunday roast. With adjoining Irish bar showing all major sporting events. In Roda village on the edge of Los Alcazares. Find out more...

Mix and match furniture packs to suit a wide range of house styles including kitchen appliances and garden furniture, English beds, mattresses, pillows and linen. Free local delivery, assembly and installation. Quality and comfort at reasonable prices. Find out more...

Murcia Furniture Home Planners

Complete furniture packages or individual items. Create a unique package with furniture, sofas, beds, lighting, appliances, fabrics, pictures and cookware. Online quotations,a 4500sqm exhibition centre and professional guidance for a hassle free solution Find out more...

Costa Cálida Local Reference INFOrmation

Share |

Print |

Living in Spain - Cultural & Social Life

Contents:

Introduction

Moving to Spain
Registration Procedures
The Residence Permit
Moving Goods
Moving Plants & Animals
Moving Financial Assets
Moving Cars
The Driving Licence
Finding Accommodation
Finding a School

Living in Spain
The System
General Taxation
Cost of Living
Shopping
Accommodation
Cultural & Social Life
Educational System
Private Life
Transport
Health Systems

Social Security
National Provisions
E forms: General Overview
Registration (workers)
Sickness Insurance
Unemployment Insurance

Working in Spain
General EU Legislation
Finding a Job
Job Application

Recognition of Diplomas
General System
Paramedical Professions
Teachers
Engineers
Lawyers
General & Specialist Doctors
Pharmacists
Dentists
Midwives
Veterinarians/Vets

Organisations in Spain
Useful Contacts for Employment Services in Spain
Useful Contacts for Social Security Organisations in Spain
Useful Contacts for Taxes in Spain
Useful Contacts for Education and the Recognition of Diplomas in Spain
Useful Contacts for Tourism and Transport in Spain
Useful Contacts for Ministries and Government in Spain
Useful Contacts for Embassies in Spain

The Cultural and Social Life

Social life in Spain is very important. Family and friends are vitally important to most Spaniards. Spaniards normally act and speak in an informal and spontaneous manner during social interactions and physical contact is frequent with greeting, kisses and embraces that may take those who are visiting Spain for the first time by surprise. Similarly, the Spanish habit of interrupting one another is not considered bad manners in Spain, but part of spontaneous communication.

The normal time for lunch is 13:30 to 15:30 and the normal time for dinner is 21:00 to 23:00, quite a lot later than is normal in the rest of Europe. It is common to go out to dinner with friends, especially at weekends.

Spanish nightlife is legendary and one of Spain’s greatest attractions. Bars and discothèques stay open throughout the night. The hospitality sector is one of the most vibrant sectors of the Spanish economy.

Although great changes have taken place in recent years, the family is still at the heart of personal relations and is very important. Maintaining ties of friendship is also very important.

There is a great variety of popular festivals, some of international renown, which are normally related to religious traditions.

Shopping is another very popular activity. The shop opening hours are usually from 10:00 in the morning to 20:00 in the evening. The opening hours are usually longer in shopping centres.

Last edited: 02/08

Source: European Union
© European Communities
Reproduction is authorised.

myAngloINFO

· Sign in

· Become a member NOW!

Today

Sunrise: 7:53 am
Sunset: 5:49 pm
14°C (57)°F and sunny

The Weather:
14°C (57°F) and sunny in Murcia (at 09:00)

· Forecasts...

Picture perfect

Aguilas

A view over the Aguilas coastline

Send this e-card now!