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The Kingdom of Spain is a country located on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. The main land borders the Mediterranean Sea, and a small part borders the territory of the United Kingdom Gibraltar, to the east and south, France, Andorra and the Bay of Biscay to the north and the Atlantic Ocean and Portugal to the west and northwest. Spain has the second largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world, second only to Italy. In addition, this place also contains interesting things about people, customs and beautiful scenes that captivate people.

  1. Siestas Sieta 

The Spanish nap has a proper noun, called Siesta. This is a Spanish word that refers to a nap, which is taken after lunch. The Spanish word "siesta" comes from the Latin root word "sexta", which means Friday and refers to the sixth hour, in which, "sexta hora" of daylight.However, the Spaniards do not calculate nap times exactly like that. Traditionally, naps usually occur after lunch or in the mid-afternoon.

Specifically, the nap of people in the land of "bulls" can last up to 3 hours. This also makes their afternoon working hours can last until late. Many people also joke that the unique Spanish nap culture is 1 not 2 and can be classified as the intangible heritage of humanity. Even the city government of Ador (Spain) officially applied the rule of napping for the whole population lasting up to 3 hours.



2. Basilica of the Sagrada Familia.

Construction of the Sagrada Familia began in 1882. The famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí was in charge of the design of this monumental structure. According to the design, the church consists of 18 giant towers in the shape of a transparent figure, each representing a biblical figure: 12 apostles, 4 evangelists, the Virgin Mary and Jesus. It is designed to accommodate up to 13,000 people.

The last central tower symbolizing Jesus has a height of 172.5 m, scheduled for completion in 2026. It was also the time when the construction of the Basilica would end.

Once built, the Sagrada Familia Basilica will become the tallest church in the world, surpassing Ulm in Germany. After more than 140 years of construction, 5 central towers of the famous Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona – Spain have just been completed.

3. Ibiza resort paradise

About 79 km off the coast of Valencia, Ibiza belongs to the Balearic Islands, an autonomous community of Spain with a relatively small area, but is a popular tourist island with a beautiful coastline, bars, and parties all night long. Ibiza was once mentioned by the EDM world in the song "I took a pill in Ibiza" as a hangout spot.

Visitors fall in love with the fine white sand and cool blue waters typical of the Mediterranean region in Ibiza. In addition to sun exposure, yoga, swimming, diving, skydiving ... There is also an overnight camping service to watch the stars and catch the sunrise for about 60 euros / night (about 1.6 million VND).

One of the close visitors of this island must be mentioned C. Ronaldo. Almost every summer, he is here with friends and family. The player wearing Portugal's number 7 shirt has a special affection for Ibiza, when he won the Euro, he went to Ibiza to celebrate, when he was injured, he went to Ibiza to relax... 

Last summer, Messi spent 37,330 euros (nearly 1 billion VND) on a party at the restaurant – Cabaret club during a vacation with Cesc Fabregas and Luis Suarez in Ibiza, including nearly 6,500 euros (about 175 million VND) in taxes, enough to see that the price of services here is not cheap. However, the players are not afraid to swing their hands all the way.