Discover the top 15 surprising facts about Spain that you probably didn’t know! From hidden gems to cultural quirks, explore what makes Spain so unique. Whether it’s the lesser-known traditions, stunning landscapes, or fascinating history, this video offers a fresh perspective on one of the most vibrant countries in Europe. Perfect for curious minds and travel lovers alike!
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00:00welcome to spain dear adventure lovers in today's video we're taking a deep dive into
00:06the heart of one of europe's most culturally rich countries spain
00:15spain is full of surprises you can enjoy the yummy taste of paella experience the passionate
00:21rhythm of flamenco spain's historic architecture also adds to its charm but that's not all spain
00:29is also home to quirky and fascinating facts these unique facts make it stand out join us as we
00:36discover 20 fun and unusual facts about spain you will love this amazing country even more
00:44fact number one spain is famous for its historic hotel sabrino de botin the world records recognize
00:51this restaurant as the oldest in the world it was established in 1725 and is located in madrid
00:58for almost 300 years it has been serving traditional spanish dishes fact number two
01:05spain remained neutral during both world war one and world war ii many european nations
01:12participated in these conflicts but spain chose not to engage despite facing political unrest
01:18within its borders spain upheld its policy of neutrality fact number three spain is the leader
01:26in the olive oil market it produces more than 40 of the world's olive oil the southern area
01:31of andalusia is famous for its olive groves fact number four spain's national anthem la
01:38marca real stands out for most national anthems unlike many others it does not have official
01:45lyrics instead it is purely instrumental this makes it one of the few anthems in the world
01:51without words fact number five spain is well known for its siesta culture this tradition
01:58involves taking a short nap in the afternoon when the weather is hottest in smaller towns
02:04many people still enjoy this practice however in big cities it has mostly disappeared this
02:09change is due to modern work schedules fact number six spanish is the second most spoken language
02:17in the world it has over 460 million native speakers this means spanish surpasses english
02:22in native speakers fact number seven the tomatina festival takes place every year in buñol spain
02:32during this fun event thousands of people gather to throw tomatoes at one another
02:36this messy celebration began in 1945 since then it has grown into a popular attraction
02:43known around the world fact number eight spain is home to some of the world's most influential
02:51artists two of the most notable are pablo picasso and salvador dali they changed modern art forever
02:59picasso is known for his cubist style while dali is famous for his surrealist works
03:04their masterpieces continue to inspire artists and art lovers around the globe
03:09fact number nine flamenco is often thought of as just a dance however it is much more than that it
03:16is a deeply emotional art form flamenco includes singing known as cante it also features guitar
03:23playing called toque additionally flamenco can involve spontaneous poetry fact number 10
03:31spain is the perfect destination for tapas and casual drinks the country boasts more than 260
03:37000 bars you will always find delicious food and refreshing drinks nearby fact number 11 one of
03:45spain's unique traditions is el colocho this festival takes place in a small town called
03:50castrillo de murcia during the event men dress as devils and jump over newborn babies this
03:56ritual is believed to cleanse the babies of evil spirits fact number 12 spain is home to
04:03two everyday inventions the mop and the beret though they seem ordinary both have spanish origins
04:11the mop also known as vergona was created in the 1950s this simple invention changed
04:16housework forever making cleaning easier worldwide fact number 13 in southeastern spain there is the
04:24tabernas desert it's the only real desert in europe this desert is well known for its role
04:30in many famous spaghetti western movies fact number 14 spain is famous for more than just
04:37olive oil it is also one of the top wine producers in the world thanks to its varied climates spain
04:44creates a wide range of wines popular choices include rioja and tempranillo people around the
04:50globe enjoy these wines fact number 15 madrid sits 667 meters above sea level this makes it
04:59the highest capital city in europe its height affects its weather summers can get quite hot
05:05while winters are cool and brisk to conclude spain is a country full of contrasts you can visit for
05:11the delicious food exciting festivals or rich history there is always something fun to discover
05:17we hope you enjoyed learning these 20 fun facts see you in the next video