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Spanish customs and culture
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Spain is one of the cultural centres of Europe with its various regions all being different to one another. It is a fascinating country both to visit and to live in.
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Bull Running in Spain
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Bullrunning is another popular draw for foreign tourists and locals alike. The most famous of all these festivals, or fiestas, takes place in the northern city of Pamplona over a week in mid-July. Popularised by Ernest Hemingway, the San Fermin fiesta sees colossal fighting bulls let loose along a narrow street. Thrill-seeking runners run ahead of the bull, attempting to get as close as possible without getting gored by the horns.
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Bull Running on the Costa Blanca
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When most people think of bull running, the first word that comes to mind is ‘Pamplona’, accompanied by images of herds of bulls chasing young courageous tourists through narrow cobbled streets. But there is far more to this iconic image of Spanish culture than this. Elsewhere, on the Costa Blanca, bull running is just as popular, but takes on a slightly different flavour. The region has a long history with the tradition of bull running in Spain, and its subtle charms bewitch many a visitor.
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