Overview
Spaniards enjoy being alive and a sense of merriment pervades life and culture here. Festivals, parties, celebrations, food, dance – whatever or whenever – there is always a reason to celebrate your existence every day. People are also generally very open, warm, and generous. Chat with stranger like you’ve known them your entire life.

But beyond the wonderful attitude of the Spanish people, Spain is a wonderful place to do business. Major Spanish corporations hold top market positions throughout the world. And even within Europe, Spain has become a dominant player in many key markets, such as hospitality and service, outpacing other European nations. Moreover, Spanish is spoken by more than 450 million people throughout the world, opening a new world of business opportunities for those who undertake learning this marvelous, poetic tongue.

Diet
The Mediterranean diet is based on fresh, simple, whole foods: succulent vegetables, ripe fruits, freshly pressed olive oil, fish and seafood. It’s no wonder that people associate the Spanish diet with good health and longevity. Each region offers its own unique dishes and gastronomic delicacies. Whether its traditional cooking or gourmet cuisines, you are sure to find it here.

Activities
You could spend the rest of your life in Spain and not take advantage of all the wonderful activities that await you. Along the coast, consider surfing, windsurfing, fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, and sailing, just to name a few activities. Spain is also a golfers paradise. With its perfect climate and some of the finest courses in Europe and the world, the best golfing of your life awaits you. It’s no mystery why so many people throughout the world choose Spain as their second residence, their home away from home.

Climate
The entire country of Spain enjoys on average more than 300 days of sun each year. Some regions boast even more sunny days. Without doubt, Spain has the best climate in Europe. And when speaking about this climate in provinces along the Mediterranean coast, add to that equation magnificent, white beaches and a glittery, golden, ocean coast: Alicante (Costa Blanca), Baleares, Almeria, Murcia, Malaga, Cadiz (Costa del Sol). Even in the middle of full winter, 18 degree C is the norm. The sun worshipping masses of tourists who flock to Spain are nothing new. Defining cultures such as the Phoenicians, Romans, and Moors have done the same over the course of four Millennia.

Culture
Spain’s reputation as a paradise is nothing new. The country has been envied, invaded, conquered, and occupied by myriad races and civilizations for the last 4,000 years. The Phoenicians, Romans, Carthaginians, and the Moors all made their home here. Spain was the key to the Roman Empire. And the Arab Moors ruled the country for eight centuries. The result is a rich, inter-mingling of these cultures that, over the centuries, has produced literature, music, painting, and architecture unique in all the world. If in doubt, consider the names that require no introduction: Cervantes, Picasso, Lorca, Dali. Enrich your life with one of the most prolific artistic culture the world has produced to date.