Culture
Customs
Welcoming to foreigners? Yes LGBTQ friendly? Yes. Spain is one of the most LGBTQ-friendly countries in the world.
Etiquette tips
Greet people even when you usually wouldn't! When you enter an elevator or a bus, it's expected to greet people.
How to great people
Spanish people normally greet each other with two kisses (one on each cheek). However, if you feel uncomfortable with this tradition you can also shake hands or give a quick hug. You also don't have to do this with people you don't know.
Tipping norms
10% (tipping is not mandatory)
Food
National dish
Papas Arrugadas — boiled potato dish traditional to the Canary Islands.
Must try local food
Shredded beef and vegetables, the literal translation of the dish is "old clothes".
A fragrant garlic-and-herb sauce with chiles and vinegar.
Can be salty or sweet, made from toasted flour paste formed into a round tube.
A traditional Canary islands stew made from meat and vegetables.
Shredded beef and vegetables, the literal translation of the dish is "old clothes".
A fragrant garlic-and-herb sauce with chiles and vinegar.
Can be salty or sweet, made from toasted flour paste formed into a round tube.
A traditional Canary islands stew made from meat and vegetables.
Shredded beef and vegetables, the literal translation of the dish is "old clothes".
A fragrant garlic-and-herb sauce with chiles and vinegar.
Can be salty or sweet, made from toasted flour paste formed into a round tube.
A traditional Canary islands stew made from meat and vegetables.
Restaurants to visit
Restaurant recommendations from nomads & locals. 4.0+ rating, great atmosphere and good food guaranteed.
Food Festivals & Markets
Food delivery apps
Just Eat (Android | iOS) Deliveroo (Android | iOS) Glovo (Android | iOS) Uber Eats (Android | iOS)
Art & music
Where to listen to live music
Theatre & Film
If you want to watch a movie in its original version, make sure there is a VOS sign on the timetable that stands for "original subtitled version".
Visual art
Centro de Arte La Regenta — Airy contemporary-art museum in a former tobacco factory offering workshops & events. Museo Canario — Museum with artifacts & exhibits related to the prehistory & indigenous people of Gran Canaria.
