Art in Spain is a way of life. Some of the most respected museums in the world are in Spain. The Avenue of Art---the Prado---El Cason Del Buen Retiro--- the Thyssen Bornemisza---Centro De Arte Reina Sofia National Museum--- all in Madrid, the Guggenheim in Bilbao, the Dali in Figueres, the Gaudi Museums in Barcelona and dozens more. http://www.elsas.demon.nl/span(af).htm
Festivals with passion and fun abound in Spain, some are religious and many are embedded culture. The running of the bulls and the tomato festivals are but a few of the better known. Spain is a land of music and art, the Spain of today is a confluence of multiple historic cultures rich in wonder and beauty.
Food and wine in Spain are incredible. Gourmet experiences are found in small inexpensive places. People in Spain do not eat to live, they truly live to eat.
The atmosphere in the country is relaxed and friendly. Expect to relax well and play hard in this wonderous land of generous warm people.