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Spain and Spanish logos

Show off your brand’s personality with a custom Spanish logo designed just for you by a professional designer. Need ideas? We’ve collected some amazing examples of Spain and Spanish logos from our global community of designers. Get inspired and start planning the perfect Spanish logo design today.

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El Conquistador

Although the morion helmet was common among foot soldiers of many European nationalities, it has become an iconic representation of Spanish conquistadors. The logo is a mix of the morion and the lowercase 'e' and 'c' (el conquistador).

Spanish Casino

Olive Oil E-commerce store in Spain

Amphora in olive shape. I choose amphore because 1. olive oil, wine and other foodstuffs produced in Mediterranean countries were stored and transported in amphorae, so it's a specific symbol of Mediterranean, 2. I wanted to create something fresh and stay away from the deja vu olive logos.

Create a design for a new wine and tapas bar in the gourmet capital of Ireland

Vintage Candle Company Logo Concept

Playful & organic logo concept for Comunidad de la noche, a craft candle company creating in collaboration with homeless artisans. The vintage & economical design features a hand holding a candle & an unusual layout that emphasizes the brand’s artistic aspect.

TAPAS RESTAURANT LOG

logo for premium business selling gourmet food and designer kitchenware/homeware

Toroblue is a business selling luxury designer kitchenware and gourmet food from Spain & Sweden. The abstract head of a bull stands for Spain while the whole style reminds of a nordic minimalism that's Sweden.

Logo for Mexican / Spanish food restaurant

Logo for Mexican / Spanish food restaurant with a 40 year old dark-haired Mexican woman with bright colors

Logo for a Meat producer

The logo revolves around a bold Taurus to hint at the company's Spanish background. Sol means sun in spanish, combining the two elements, I came up with a impactful and memorable design.

Spanish Coastal restaurant Logo design

Logo design for Spanish Coastal Cuisine restaurant. 1559 was the year that Spanish Explorer; Don Tristan de Luna landed and settled in Pensacola, FL. The Restaurant is mostly wood and looks like the hull of an early Spanish Galleon Sailing ship.

Music On Boat - Logo Design

Design made for a small local boat festival located in Spain. "M" + "B" + "N" letters forming the columns of a harbor with a speed boat crossing by.

Obstacle Course Race

CRUCIBLE. Obstacle Course Race

Bold logo for restaurant

Bold logo for Spanish restaurant with. Idea behind logo is bull-fighting, matador, royal...

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New brand for the Spanish language studio. The idea was provided by the client - its Spanish "ñ" letter. The logo will be in use with both versions: the whole wordmark logo and separate "ñ". I choose my own elegant mosaic multilevel technique to implement the figure awesome, unique and memorable. With classic semi-bold Helvetica it looks amazing.

Winner of Luchadores De Ley Contest

A new campaign into the Spanish community for Workmen's Compensation called Luchadores De Ley which roughly translates to Fighters of the Law. Luchadores are Mexican Fighters / Wrestlers

Logo for dream homes in Mallorca, Spain.

Capricorn is a real-estate business but its logo should represent a capricorn, of course. I've wanted for this design something unique that should not look like the capricorn sign that we're all familiar with. I think I've completed my task with it. It's a winner!

Logo for retreats, coaching and lifestyle products brand

Slick Logo for Hip Hot Sauce Brand #1

The eagle and the bull come together to give life to this hot sauce. "Born in Mexico, made in Spain" 🦅🇲🇽+🐂🇪🇸=🌶️

MARSAL in Spanish means sea salt, an image that contains the sea, the sun and the sun's rays composed of small grains of sea salt, for this company that focuses its products based on sea salt for the benefits of the mineral content present

It is a company from Cadiz, Spain, that offers a digital platform dedicated to the offer of accommodation to individuals and tourists through which the hosts can advertise and contract the rental of their properties with their guests; Hosts and guests can rate each other as a reference for future users.

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Logo concept for spice factory Vega Balear

LangMonster logo

We teach people how to learn spanish by using most frequently used words in the language and providing them movies and youtube videos that meet their level of the language.

Logo for dialegre

Dialegre is a spanish language user generated, social news and entertainment community dedicated to connecting audiences with the content they love to consume. Content includes topics of humor, lifestyle, fashion, parenting, music, uplifting stories and celebrities. I've tried to reflect in this design, the joy and the dinamic way the youth of today use to expres themselves.

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A logo that will be featured in thousands of Spanish-language ebooks

LIBRO.ORG is a volunteer-driven project that produces new editions of public domain ebooks in Spanish that are lovingly formatted, open source, free of copyright restrictions, and free of cost. Libro means book in Spanish.

Logo Concept for a Dump Service

My submission for a Mini Dump Service company, inspired by a mexican/spanish characters

Logo for Spanish-themed bar

Playful type is arranged to make smiling face which welcomes you and says Hola. Star between "h" and "o" symbolizes sun which makes connection with warm welcome and sunny Spain. Yellow and red colors are used to add Spanish details and make connection with colors of Spanish flag.

Vibrant Logo for Spanish Language School

My thoughts on this design was to make use of simple, recognizable shapes while still making space for vibration, colour and the variety of text layers. The CMYK colour profile came from the idea of individually applicable pieces (like puzzle) that stands either alone or in increasing numbers, hence the possibilty to 'tailor your own lessons'. This idea also refers to the notion of different learning methods when acquirering new skills, such as a foreign language. I hope you like it.

Stunning Logo Spanish Language-Learning Vlog and Blog

The CH wants a logo that has a Mexican flair since live in Arizona and her travel to Mexico very often. So her focus will be mostly on Mexican Spanish. The CH like Flowers, Cactus, and Frida Kahlo style. The logo needs pops of color but that will also look good in black and white.

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El Gordo is a company specialized in cheese and salami of the highest quality. The logo was developed thinking of communicating to clients the area of ​​activity of the company. For this we created a circular identity with sketches of the products sold.

Retro, provence-style logo for olives stand

Hand-drawn picture to be used as logo (unfinished)

Equipo DAR-A

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Logo Super Coplero

Logotipo fresco, divertido y dinámico, con personalidad propia y connotaciones españolas. Aplicable a diferentes fondos oscuros y claros. Ilustración propia. Logo totalmente vectorial.

Mascot Logo

Logo concept for a Spanish restaurant

Big Tex Run

This is a 5k and 10k in the Dallas Texas area around the time of the Texas State Fair. "Big Tex" is an icon in the area. It's a fun event where we will have Sponsors and post event activities.

Logo design for HastaTuPuerta.com

HastaTuPuerta.com is a online store that send their products to all the world. Their audience is mainly spanish speakers.

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Home decor brand

Logo for a Boutique Hotel

In the shape, I thought to include both sun and sea without it being cliché. Also, I wanted to add that rustic element to the logo with the chalk line. I thought of also using a chalk texture for the font - which can still happen. This logo can be seen clearly on any texture (wood, stickers, printing, clothing, surfboards). It is a memorable shape with a bright color scheme that nods to both retro and modern logos.

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Symbols of Spain │ How to Include 20 Spanish Icons in Your Custom Trip

Want to understand and perhaps include some of the famous symbols of Spain in your next trip? Totally Spain has been designing custom itineraries here in Spain for almost two decades so take our insider advice and make your next holiday to Spain extra special!

Symbols of Spain & How to Include Them in Your Trip

The scallop known as a ‘vieira’ is the symbol for the Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain. Photo credit: CGPardillos via photopin cc

1 The Camino Scallop Shell

The Camino de Santiago is becoming more and more popular and its most famous symbol is the shell known as ‘vieira’ or scallop shell. Traditionally attached to pilgrim’s cloaks or hats during their journey to Santiago, it is often compared to the symbol of Venus – meaning the renaissance of a person – referencing Boticelli’s painting The Birth of Venus. It was said to have spiritual significance but also practical – as the shells could be used for drinking from and as a measure for donations of food from churches along the way. It is also said that the shell resembles the foot of a goose – which is associated with a new path or new beginnings. We like the fact that the shell shows many lines converging – which is exactly what the Camino is. We’ve helped lots of clients walk and cycle sections of the Camino and we’ve also prepared Camino-themed driving holidays. Read The Many Ways of Doing the Camino here and Driving the Camino de Santiago here .

Re-enact that Don Quixote moment when visiting the wonderful windmills in Castilla-la Mancha! photo credit: santiagolopezpastor Puerto Lápice via photopin (license)

2 Don Quixote’s Windmills

One of the most iconic scenes of Spain’s most famous book features Don Quixote fighting windmills which he mistakes for giants and hence came the phrase ’tilting at windmills’. When Cervantes published Don Quixote in 1615, it was easy to find these typical black and white structures used for milling. Nowadays, one needs to travel to Consuegra in Castilla-la-Mancha where you can still find windmills, some of which you can step inside and visit. The best views are from Consuegra Castle which is interesting in itself. Tie in your visit with a trip to Toledo which is just 45 mins drive from Consuegra. We can arrange a private driver to collect you from your hotel in downtown Madrid and whisk you away to Toledo and Consuegra and deposit you back to your hotel that evening. Read about the Benefits of Hiring a Private Driver and Guide in Spain here.

You don’t need to be near a bullring to see the importance of the ‘toro’ in Spain. photo credit: -Merce- toro osborne cordovilla via photopin (license)

3 The Spanish Bull

The ‘toro’ and the ‘torero’ are symbols of Spain that many instantly recognise. The San Fermin bull running festival at Pamplona , immortalised by Ernest Hemingway in The Sun Also Rises, is still a huge draw for international travellers but there are other ways to observe the importance of the bull in Spanish society. To learn about the history of bullfighting, you can visit the bullrings’ museums where you’ll see a selection of the traditional bullfighter outfits and perhaps even see copies or originals of Goya’s bullfighting paintings. Another way is to visit a bull breeding ranch and learn about the life of a fighting bull before it gets to the bullring.  Also, as you drive around Spain, keep your eyes peeled along motorways for the enormous silhouette of a black cut-out bull (pictured above) which was first developed as a marketing ploy by the Osborne winery in 1957. You can learn about this unique marketing story at the winery’s HQ in el Puerto de Santa Maria (Cadiz). We are very partial to the sherry wineries in Spain – read our post about visiting Jerez here .

See a live flamenco show or catch the Sevillana dancers during the month of April. Photo credit: Flavio~ via photopin cc

Castanets, pinned back hair, polka-dot flamenco skirt and those heels are typical symbols of Spain and of flamenco especially – the artistic expression that fuses song with dance. Flamenco is sung and played by seated musicians while the dancers move to the rhythm of guitar, hand-clapping and castanets to depict scenes of courtship or personal tragedy. It was recognised for its cultural importance by UNESCO in 2010 and its most famous dancers includes names of international repute such as Joaquin Cortes and Maria Pages. Flamenco’s musicians are equally celebrated in Spain and abroad and you should download an album or two from the mythical Paco de Lucia and Cameron de la Isla before stepping on Spanish soil. If you want to experience a live flamenco show, you’ll find events in all the major cities but we recommend Seville and Cordoba for the best performances. Remember that you can also catch great ‘flamenco-esque’ colour and style in downtown Seville during the Feria de Abril when the entire city dresses up and parties in style!

The fan carried by a ‘fallera’ in Valencia is so much more than a fashion accessory –  it’s like a mobile work of art. Photo credit: keith ellwood Fallera Spain via photopin (license)

5 The Spanish Fan

Although the Spanish fan is used in flamenco performances, it also features in everyday life in Spain. Interestingly, two fans were discovered in Tutankhamen’s tomb (12th century BC) so we know it’s not a recent invention. High society throughout Europe relied on the fan to demonstrate class and wealth up until the early 20th century – when they fell out of fashion everywhere outside Spain. If you want to learn about the history of this iconic accessory and see how fans are made, you must visit the village of Aldaia near Valencia where 25 artisan fan makers reside. Fans have been made in Aldaia since the 19th century and the Fan Museum offers 150 examples of the best. You can also visit many of the artisan workshops to get a wonderful sense of the history and creativity involved. Wherever you are in Spain during the Summer months, we recommend picking up a fan for yourself to keep it in your bag or daypack for those moments in between air-conditioned buildings when you need to rely on age-old traditions. You might also want to learn the fan lingo (to make sure you’re not sending mixed messages out there!) Read about fan etiquette and meanings  here .

Paella is a tricky dish to order in Spain. photo credit: The Finished Product via photopin (license)

One of the prime food symbols of Spain and Spain’s most famous dish without a doubt. Valencia is where it was first created. The region of Valencia is still a major producer of rice – and you should visit the Albufera National Parkland – one of the largest freshwater parks in Spain – to learn about the ancient cultivation traditions still in use such as the flooding of the fields. You can visit the village of El Palmar and eat some wonderful rice-dishes using local ingredients. And how about a relaxing boat-ride after lunch on the lagoon where you can enjoy the wildlife of the parkland? Learn all you need to know about  paella (and more) in our post on the topic . And yes, it is traditionally made with rabbit meat but you can order it with chicken, pork, seafood or just the veg!

Only in Spain! 200 costaleros are shouldering the immense weight of this Easter scene through Malaga. Photo credit: Daniel Hector Stolfi Rosso via photopin cc

7 Semana Santa – Easter Week

The scale of the solemn Easter processions is unique to Spain. It’s not clear when the first Semana Santa procession took place but it seems to be connected with the return of the Marqués de Tarifa to Spain from the Holy Land in 1521 when he introduced the Stations of the Cross and gradually this was transformed into processions of the crosses. Today the processions are managed by the ‘cofradias’ or brotherhoods in each city. The key symbols of the processions are the ‘nazarenos’ who are the people that walk in the procession – the name comes from the robe they wear. They wear a conical hat with cut-out eyes called a ‘capirote’ and its design is intended to bring its wearer closer to heaven. Some of the nazarenos go barefoot, often wearing chains or shackles. Most will carry a candle although some will be carrying crests and even huge crucifixes. Another symbol of the processions are the swaying altars – carried by the ‘costaleros’ who might be carrying 50kg each. And keep an eye out for the widows who dress in black – including the black veil. To learn more about Easter celebrations and where to see the processions in Spain read our detailed post.

A jug of the humble sangria – always refreshing but not so easy to order out! photo credit: anastasia r A jug of red wine sangria with oranges and apples via photopin (license)

Always associated with Spain but curiously this drink isn’t as easy to find here as you might expect. The recipe for sangria probably comes from the European-wide claret cup punch. Punch cocktails date back to the 1600s and crop up in Dickens novels and Jane Austen also refers to them. Sangria really made a name for itself at the World Expo in Flushing Meadows, New York in 1964 (you might be interested to know that sushi and Belgian waffles were also available for sampling). If you want to order a sangria in Spain, ask where it is prepared on the spot – or make it yourself as the ingredients aren’t difficult to get, and it’s worth doing properly. Don’t make the mistake of using good wine – everybody agrees the cheaper reds (with higher sugar content) are better suited to sangria. If you are in the Basque Country, skip the sangria altogether and have a ‘kalimotxo’ which is a blend of red wine and Coca-Cola.

From humble origins, the Spanish tapa has gained in reputation and complexity. photo credit: Adam Franco Pintxos via photopin (license)

Bars groaning under the weight of tapas is an image that is unique to Spain – although you can find a tapas bar in almost every major city of the Western world. Outside Spain, tapas tend to be eaten as a meal, in Spain they are really an appetiser to enjoy with a beer or glass of wine. Urban myths suggest that Alfonso X (King in the 13th century) kickstarted the tapa trend when he was recovering from an illness and could only digest small morsels of food. Another monarch, King Alfonso XIII, is also praised for popularising the tapa when a barman in breezy Cadiz in the early 1900s covered his wine with some bread to keep the sand out – and the fashion took off. Whichever story you like, the second is the most plausible as the word ‘tapa’ means cover. We recommend our clients take a gastronomy tour early on in their trip. In addition to sampling tapas, they get to taste ‘raciones’ which are larger than tapas and are freshly prepared dishes that are perfect for sharing. See what happens in our behind-the-scenes guide to gastronomy tours here . And read our detailed guide to the unwritten rules of tapas in Spain here .

Rafa Nadal is Spain’s best known sportsperson. photo credit: Marianne Bevis IMG_7360 via photopin (license)

10 Sporting Icon

Rafa Nadal, Pau Gasol, Miguel Indurain, Fernando Alonso, Ruth Beitia, Iker Casillas, Andres Iniesta or Seve Ballesteros. If you ask a visitor to Spain which is the best known and loved sportsperson, you will probably be given at least one of those names. Football is hugely important in Spain and we have organised visits to football games for clients interested in the game. We can also arrange golfing outings at courses played by or even designed by Seve Ballesteros. And we can highlight family businesses worth visiting – for example – did you know that Andres Iniesta’s family runs a winery? Whoever your favourite sportsperson is, we’d love to help you feel closer to them and the sport.

Red or white? Photo credit: Caión 3 via photopin (license)

11 The Wine

Is never ceases to amaze us that so many people visit Spain for the food and wine – yet very few actually visit the wineries. Rioja is Spain’s most iconic wine region. Although many of the wineries date back to the late 19th century, some of the vines have been in place since the Romans. In the 17th century, vines became the predominant crop in much of the region and today, it is impossible to drive though the region without seeing the vines and the wineries. We encourage clients to visit the spectacular wineries and taste the wines created by names such as Marques de Riscal, CVNE and Tondonia to name a few. Check out our guides to the Rioja Winery Region and the  Rioja Alavesa Wineries . More time on your hands? Why not take in the Ribera del Duero  near Madrid and Galicia’s Rias Baixas too?

Hot chocolate with churros  – so simple and so delicious! Photo credit: djwtwo via photopin cc

12 Chocolate & Churros

You can keep your tiramisu and crème brûlée. This Spanish treat is not only delicious but it can be enjoyed morning, noon and night. You’ll even find the churro vans open around the clock during fiestas. We were surprised to learn that the recipe is said to be Chinese in origin although it was served with salt rather than sugar. Portuguese merchants are said to have brought back the concept to Europe where the fluted-star shape was devised to provide more surface for the sugar to stick to. Others say it was the Spanish shepherds that came up with the recipe. Whoever it was, the Iberian explorers took the recipe to the Americas and when they returned with Aztec chocolate, the winning combination we adore was born. If you haven’t yet tasted churros with a hot thick chocolate drink, go to San Gines in Madrid (founded in 1894 and open 24 hours a day!) or ask your hotel for recommendation. Our personal favourites come from Chocolateria Aliva in Santander – a traditional churro cafe that’s been serving homemade sponge-cakes, pancakes and churros since 1960.

Wherever you purchase them, make sure they are ‘Made in Spain’. Photo credit: Shoot First, Eat Later via photopin cc

13 Espadrilles

Nothing says Summer in Spain more than a pair of espadrilles. One of the most iconic shoe designs – called alpargata or espardenya in Spanish – is great for hot days when your feet need to breathe. You’ll find them for sale all over Spain in the Summer months when both men and women rock the look. If you’d like to see the oldest pair in Spain, you need to visit the Archaeology Museum of Granada which has a pair of woven sole sandals from the late Neolithic period. The shoes come in and out of fashion with big names such as Lauren Bacall, Audrey Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, Grace Kelly, Jacqueline Kennedy, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, George Harrison and Jane Birkin all photographed wearing the espadrille. If you’d like to get your hands on this or any of the other classic Spanish designs, read our post on Spanish footwear here. 

Liquid gold from Spain! photo credit: esencia andalusi jarra bola aceite de oliva esencia andalusi via photopin (license)

14 Olive Oil

In 2017, olive oil became the most exported food item from Spain – overtaking pork products (think chorizo and jamon) and citrus fruit. Spain is the largest producer of olive oil in the world and is estimated to produce half of the world’s olive oil. Andalusia is where the first recorded growth of olive oil is documented in Spain and we recommend you undertake a tour and tastings of these wonderful olive oils at one of the many co-operatives there. We are big fans of the countryside surrounding Baeza and Ubeda where this liquid gold tastes absolutely incredible. Pop into the Olive Oil Museum also in Baeza to learn about the history of the oil and we recommend booking a place on a cooking course in the area to enjoy this oil and its role in Spanish cuisine.

Picasso’s Guernika at the Reina Sofia museum in Madrid. photo credit: Museo Reina Sofía via photopin cc

15 Guernica by Pablo Picasso

Picasso’s masterpiece depicting the misery of the Spanish Civil War is a grim painting capturing the bombing of a town in Northern Spain. Picasso painted it in exile from Spain in Paris during the Spanish Civil War and the painting was exhibited at the World Fair in Paris in 1937. Today, it’s one of Spain’s most famous works of art and is on show at the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid. Of course, there are other great iconic works of art from artists such as Dali, Velazquez, Goya and El Greco. To enjoy and experience their work to the full, we provide our clients with an expert guide for the art triangle that is the Reina Sofia, Thyssen-Bornemisza and Prado Museums in Madrid. We also suggest visiting the painters’ homes and home cities to learn how they lived and worked. We are big fans of the Sorolla House Museum in Madrid and Dali’s museum in Figueres and house museum in Port Lligat. Read this post about Salvador Dali’s Catalonia here  and Madrid’s Niche Museums here .

La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona was the last project Gaudí worked on before his death in 1926. photo credit: Avatarmin Barcelona HDR 23-04-2016 (20) via photopin (license)

16 The Sagrada Familia

If you ask somebody to name Spain’s most iconic building, places such as the Alhambra, the Sagrada Familia, the Guggenheim, the Mezquita cathedral and the cathedrals of Seville, Santiago, Leon and Burgos will always crop up. It’s a very personal choice so we suggest you read our posts on Touring Architecture in Spain  and our guides to the  Alhambra in Granada ,  Gaudi’s Barcelona , Bilbao City , and the Best Churches in Spain  before finalising your bucketlist of locations to visit.

Fancy taking a horse out? photo credit: Warhanek Beach gallop via photopin (license)

17 Horses in Spain

Known for its athletic ability as a war horse and its handling of bulls with speed and agility, today you can appreciate the Spanish-PRE breed at the Royal Stables in Cordoba and Jerez. It’s also possible to take horse-riding classes and half-day, full-day and week-long trekking programmes throughout Spain where you’ll learn to handle the horses and get a real sense for the Spanish techniques in horse breaking and training.

Although its not for PRE horses, the Annual Horse Derby on the beach in Laredo, Cantabria is thrilling. (You can also combine this with a visit to Cantabria’s many caves where you’ll see ancient horses, bison and goats painted on the walls – giving some sense of the importance and longevity of this animal in Iberia.) If you want some wilder trails, you can’t beat the seasonal pastures in the Picos de Europa. If indoor show-jumping is your thing, check out Madrid Horse Week in Madrid every November. For an outdoor event, the annual Jerez Horse Fair is held in May.

The monument to El Cid in Burgos city. photo credit: Zoraida Jaime Monumento a El Cid (Burgos) via photopin (license)

A native of Vivar just outside Burgos, Don Rodrigo Díaz was nicknamed ‘El Cid’ (probably from the Arabic phrase as-sidi meaning ‘The Lord’). The knight became a Spanish folk hero and the embodiment of chivalry and virtue – a Spanish Robin Hood if you like. He is remembered for fighting the North African Almoravides and contributing to the unification of Spain in the 11th century. Why not watch the 1961 film on El Cid starring Charlton Heston and Sophia Loren before embarking on your trip to Burgos and beyond? Want to see some other Spanish classic movies – read our post on Movies & Shows Filmed in Spain here.

The combined red and yellow were first flown together as the Spanish Navy flag back in 1785. photo credit: petter palander 14×21 via photopin (license)

19 Red & Yellow of the Spanish Flag

These two colours outside Spain signify everything to the budding Hispanist. The two colours were selected by King Charles III in 1785 for the Spanish Navy flag because they were easy to identify on the high-sea. It was only adopted as the national flag in 1843 by Queen Isabel II. The design (mainly the crest) has been tweaked and altered on a number of occasions but the colours remain largely untouched. As you’ll see when you get to Spain, each region also has its own flag and these are proudly flown.

Easy to see there’s plenty of good weather here! photo credit: Armando G Alonso ✈︎ Only the sunflowers listen to the bells via photopin (license)

20 Spanish Sunshine

For many visitors, the weather is one of the most potent symbols in Spain. It’s what kicked off the tourism industry in the 1950s and is a major factor in making Spain the second most visited country in the world (after France) in 2017. Although we’ve featured the wonderful sunflowers in the image above, you should know that the most symbolic flower for Spain is actually the red carnation. We have written about the wonderful courtyard festival in Cordoba every May where you’ll find these carnations aplenty. And you can read about Spain’s Great Gardens here . We should point out that the climate does vary from region to region – you can read about the differences here in our post The Many Faces of Spain .

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TURESPAÑA is the public body, attached to Spanish Ministry of Industry and Tourism through the Secretary of State for Tourism , responsible for the promotion of Spain as a tourist destination in the world.

Make Spain the most sought-after destination in the world, and turn into a leading destination for environmental sustainability, social responsibility and profitability.

Consolidate the leadership of Spain's tourism brand through knowledge of international demand, to offer each traveller personalised products and destinations.

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- Creation and dissemination of tourism knowledge. - Support for the marketing of Spanish products and destinations in collaboration with the public and private sectors. - Marketing abroad and management of Spain's brand in its tourist dimension.

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The best tourist board logos

Ready to travel? Here are the best tourist board logos.

Tourist boards play a vital role in inspiring travellers to visit their destination, whether they’re telling you about the hottest new festivals and bars, or working with celebrities, writers and influencers to spread the word. In order to stand out and represent their country, city or region, they need an eye-catching logo: something that fits the destination and feels modern. It then gets plastered over all kinds of promotional materials, from pens and memory sticks to t-shirts and posters. 

Sometimes, they firmly fit the trends of their launch period, perhaps having a distinct ‘ iconic 80s logos ’ feel, but other times they remain relevant for decades to come – see New York or Rotterdam for proof.

We’ve picked the best tourist board logos to give you wanderlust; we looked for the best logos that feel custom-made for the destination, do something a bit different, and would look just as good on a keyring as on a billboard, whether they’re made by the best logo designer or not.

01. PROMPERU (Peru)

This South American country is best known for its archaeology: Machu Picchu, the mysterious Nazca lines, the circular Incan terraces of Moray, and the Temple of the Sun in Cusco. That’s why we’re not surprised to see a hand-drawn wordmark that echoes the creativity of Peru, and has been in place since 2011, courtesy of Futurebrand , for use in tourism and trade. The circular pattern on the letter ‘P’ could also make you think of a fossil, or the curve of a clay pot.

So, what else could they have chosen to incorporate? Peru’s food scene is also increasingly popular, with visitors flocking to taste ceviche (fish cooked in lime juice) and Pisco sours (cocktails with egg white), but let’s face it: those wouldn’t really work in a logo, especially if you’re trying to appeal to vegans. We’re glad they stuck to the archaeological theme and kept it simple.

02. Brand Colombia

Remarketing a country that has had political struggles isn’t easy, but Brand Colombia may have cracked it from a design perspective – this major tourism and business campaign launched in 2012, with a logo that mirrors the country’s eclectic mix. Colombian companies Sancho BBDO and Señor López were behind the identity, whilst advertising partners included JWT . 

At the time of the launch, Claudia Hoyos, from Marca País Colombia , said: "Our greatest strength is in our megadiversity… we have many regions, cultures, accents and dialects, many landscapes and different climates."

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Therefore, there are different coloured versions of the logo; as Hoyos puts it, "violet represents the variety of flowers we have, especially the orchid, our national symbol," with each region and theme represented by simple geometrical shapes, like a drum for music. Reducing Colombia to 'CO' isn’t just a case of saving space: it shows the ISO country code, recognised all over the world. However, travel industry website Skift didn’t approve, saying the new identity was "all over the place".

03. Turespaña (Spain)

This logo for Turespaña is very much a product of its time, so it doesn’t look as effective today, but we couldn’t resist adding it to the mix – Spain even commissioned artist Joan Miró to design it in 1983. Art tourism is a huge part of Spain’s appeal, with visitors drawn to works by Picasso, Velazquez, Dali and many others, but it was a coup to get Miró on board.

Sadly, Miró was too ill to create a brand new work, so he incorporated elements of other designs to get this result, known as The Sun of Miró, which was revealed to the public in 1984 and has been used ever since. The colourway harks back to the red and yellow of the Spanish flag, while the sun emblem certainly fits the Mediterranean climate. Both the sun and the star were taken from a much earlier poster which – whisper it – was for an art museum in France. If you're in need of an art fix, don't miss our round-up of the best art books .

04. Belize Tourist Board

How does a small central American country make its mark? With a rainbow of colour and nature-inspired details, thanks to Studio MPLS . Here, Belize uses some curved serifs at the top of its letterforms, mirrored by the diagonal first stroke of the 'e'. The overall rounded lettering mimics the number of circles the designers found in their research across the country’s wildlife, landscapes and culture. A toucan perches on the letter 'z', adding character without making the word illegible. As with Colombia, the icon is interchangeable for different regions, which have their own colour palettes; others include a lighthouse (for the Central Coast) and a tropical fish (for the reef).

The typeface has a slightly worn feel, thanks to little inner streaks letting the background show through. The logo can also be presented with the toucan seen separately, and its body and beak has some of those well-worn streaks. This rustic feel fits Belize’s nature-driven tourism, which often includes visits to the jungle and rainforests, and also the "hand-painted weathered signs" that Mike Fetrow, one of the designers, noted.

05. Tourism Fiji

The current version of Fiji’s logo is a vast improvement on its 2013 attempt (which was overly simplistic, forgettable, and burdened with the bland tagline ‘Where happiness finds you’). This much more inventive wordmark, from Australian agency Host/Havas , includes repeated traditional patterns seen on Masi fabric, a Fijian craft. Each motif symbolises a village, family or community.

The Prussian blue also makes this stand out from many other logos – though tourist boards love a bit of blue, this rich shade has real depth. The designs were created by Wati Maraiwai Talavutu, a Masi artist . 

The national airline, Fiji Airways, worked with Masi artist Makereta Matmosi to revamp its logo in 2012 when it rebranded from Air Pacific. If this gives you the urge to fly, take a look at our round-up of airline logos . 

06. New York Board of Tourism (USA)

It wouldn’t be fair to exclude the most iconic tourist board logo in the world. Milton Glaser’s design for New York has been replicated countless times, even though it says nothing about the city or its unique selling points – it’s simply about loving the place. There’s no trace of the skyline or attractions here; not even a nod to the city’s ‘Big Apple ’ nickname (unless the red heart reminds you of a red apple, in which case you’re probably just hungry). The lettering is set in American Typewriter, which has rounded slab serifs and feels suitably casual for the city that never sleeps. Glaser drew the sketch in red crayon back in 1976, and the original drawing can be found at New York’s Museum of Modern Art.

After 9/11, the logo was adjusted by Glaser to remind residents and tourists how strong New Yorkers can be; he changed the text to read ‘I [heart] NY more than ever’ , and gave one edge of the heart a small scorch mark; you can find this emotive design at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. 

Glaser died in 2020, but this year we saw the logo morphed into ‘We [heart] NY’ thanks to Graham Clifford Design. We weren’t the only ones disturbed by the new look, with its cheap-looking 3D heart and thick sans-serif lettering – a misstep that Glaser thankfully never saw.

07. Experience Bengal (India)

Bengal’s wordmark has a similar feel to Belize – thankfully, there are thousands of miles between the two, as this one is in India. However, there are some precise details that mark this logo as a little bit different. The East Indian state has an incredibly colourful and modern logo that flows well and makes its mark against its competitors. It might remind you of a paint chart or a colour wheel, as each letter contains various fragmented shades.  The sloping arcs of the 'n', 'a' and 'l' stems nicely elevate the logo by dropping below the baseline, moving it away from a boring straight line to something more inventive.

So, why should Bengal be seen as colourful? In parts of West Bengal, the soil is red; meanwhile, the tea plantations and the Himalayas create dramatic scenery. The state also has its own distinct style of weaving, which appears on saris, and its own art movement, known as the Bengal School, in the early 20th century, as well as a history of Patachitra painting. If you want to apply the chosen slogan, ‘the sweetest part of India’, to Bengali food, that’s pretty colourful too – speciality desserts include amriti, which are spirals of sweet dough fried in ghee.

08. City of Rotterdam (Holland)

Did you guess that Rotterdam is a riverside city and also a port? This logo, covering the wider Rotterdam area, depicts a flowing river bursting through the letter 'R'. What was almost a 2D logo has been enhanced with a drop shadow on the lettering, in the same dark blue as the water, making the green façade of the letter really stand out. It has been in place since 1999, but by 2017, politician Sven de Langen called for this logo to be replaced with the city’s coat of arms and its original motto, 'Strong through struggle'. Thankfully for design lovers and modernists, this has not come to pass.

So, why else is the water theme relevant here? Rotterdam has the largest port in Europe, so water is the key to trade. Plus, many cities in the Netherlands are passionate about sustainability, and Rotterdam is no exception. There’s even a self-sufficient floating farm on the water, home to a herd of dairy cows, which attracted press coverage worldwide; plus, this year, an exhibition called Water Cities Rotterdam , developed by the Niewe Instituut and the architecture firm NLÉ. Whilst the tourism logo lettering is placed in the river rather than floating on top, it definitely shows that water is a key part of life in the city, and this design wasn’t plucked out of thin air.

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Polly Allen is a freelance journalist and marketer based in Bristol. She specialises in travel and lifestyle journalism, including art reviews. As a marketer, she has worked for the charity sector, the travel industry, the museum sector, and healthcare organisations. 

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Millions flock to Barcelona, Spain, every year to enjoy a sweet taste of idyllic European life. But over the weekend, thousands of people marched through the streets and sprayed visitors with water guns in outrage over mass tourism.

Protesters clapped and chanted “tourists go home!” and carried signs with anti-tourist slogans, arguing that the flood of visitors has driven up living costs for residents. 

About 2,800 people took part, according to the Guàrdia Urbana de Barcelona, the municipal police force, the Spanish paper El País reported. But members of the protest group, the Assemblea de Barris pel Decreixement Turístic, which translates to the Neighborhood Assembly for Tourist Degrowth, say as many as 20,000 joined, the paper reported.

“The tourism and hotels is the group that really makes big money, but all the people are in a very poor situation and they don’t have enough money to live. That’s the problem,” protester Joan Navarro-Bertran said. 

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Tourism is also a major part of the local economy. Last year, about 26 million people visited the Barcelona area, spending 9.6 billion euros (US$10.4 billion) in the city, according to the Tourism Observatory of Barcelona .

A great part of the agitation among residents is the increasing price of housing and the displacement of long-term residents.

Rent has risen nearly 70% over the past decade, Mayor Jaume Collboni said, the BBC reported. In June, Collboni announced a plan to stop renewing permits for rentals used by foreign visitors by 2028, a move that would make 10,000 units available to locals in four years. 

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Considering its pleasant climate, sandy beaches and culturally rich cities, it’s no surprise that Spain is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. As such, the country has come to rely heavily on tourism economically, making it particularly vulnerable to the current crisis.

According to data from the World Travel and Tourism Council, 14.3 percent of Spain’s GDP was directly or indirectly linked to travel and tourism in 2019 – the second highest percentage among the world’s top 15 economies . This makes the current situation all the worse, as international tourism came to a standstill in 2020 due to travel restrictions put in place to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Despite reopening to (some) international tourists on June 21, Spain's vast tourism sector has yet to recover from the initial shock as millions of travelers cancelled their holidays, feeling uneasy to board a plane or sit in a café with fellow tourists. After July and August saw the return of at least some foreign visitors, case numbers started to rise again across Europe, effectively ending the tourism season in September. As the Spanish National Statistics Institute reported on Tuesday, less than half a million international tourists visited the country in November, down 90 percent from the same period in 2019. In total, Spain welcomed 18.3 million international visitors from January through November 2020 - a 77 percent drop compared to the previous year.

Unsurprisingly, the absence of tourists has translated into a heavy financial loss for the country so reliant on travelers. From January through November, foreign tourist spending amounted to $22.8 billion this year, down 76 percent from $95.7 billion in 2019.

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67 Essential Spanish Travel Phrases Every Traveller Needs To Know

Spain. Mexico. Argentina. Peru. Colombia.

If you're learning Spanish , the mere the mention of these countries can leave you daydreaming about your next trip abroad.

And although there are many incredible things to do and see in Spanish-speaking countries, what really makes these places special are the local people.

So before you pack your bags and jump on a plane, why not learn a little Spanish to help you make the most of your trip?

In this post, you’ll learn 67 Spanish phrases for travel that can help you survive in the language during your trip abroad. And who knows, they might even help you make a few new friends too!

To make it easier for you, I’ve divided the phrases up into different categories:

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Take the time to learn a few of these key Spanish travel phrases and you’ll be able to mix with the locals, get by in various situations and have a much more enjoyable and authentic experience during your trip.

By the way, if you want to learn Spanish in time for your trip, my top recommendation for language learners is my Uncovered courses, which teach you through StoryLearning®.  Click here  to find out more and try out the method for free.

Press play on the video below to learn Spanish travel phrases thanks to a story. Otherwise, keep scrolling to discover all 67 Spanish travel words and expressions.

First Things First: Greetings To Use On Arrival

Knowing how to greet people is the most basic thing you can learn in a foreign language. And yet its importance shouldn't be underestimated.

Even if you aren’t fluent enough to hold a long conversation, a simple ¡Hola! ¿Qué tal?  (Hello, how are you?) can make all the difference.

You'll be able to use these expressions as soon as you arrive at your destination, whether it's at the airport, the train or bus station, or the hotel.

People appreciate it if you make an effort to speak their language when you visit their country, even if it’s only a few words.

Spanish-speaking countries are especially polite and greeting people correctly will go a long way towards endearing you to the locals, be they friends, people you meet in shops or on the street.

• ( BWAY-nos DEE-as)
• (BWAY-nas TAR-des)
• (BWAY-nas NOH-chays)
• (KOH-moh eh-STAH)
• (KOH-moh eh-STAHS)
• (bee-EN  GRA-thee-as [Spain] / GRA-see-as [Latin America])
• (KOH-moh te YA-mas?)
• (May YA-moh… )
• (MOO-choh GOO-stoh)

And of course, let’s not forget common courtesy!

• (por fa-BOR)
• (GRA-thee-as [Spain] / GRA-see-as [Latin America])

If you get stuck in your Spanish conversation, you can always fall back on these next two phrases to get you out of trouble.

• (yo no en-tee-EN-doh)
• (Ab-la in-GLAYS)

Get What You Want On Your Trip With The Verb Querer 

Once you’ve finished greeting someone, you’ll need to be able to move on to the crux of your conversation and to do that you’ll need to learn a couple of common verbs.

There are hundreds of Spanish verbs to learn and, to make your life more difficult, these verbs conjugate (change form).

This means learning a verb is never as simple as learning one word; you have to learn multiple different forms.

Having said that, you might be surprised by how far you can get only knowing one simple verb: I want .

It may not make you the most sophisticated Spanish speaker but 9 times out of 10 it will get you what you, well, want .

The verb in question is querer (to want) and in the first person form, it becomes quiero (I want).

Let’s take a look at how you can use it:

• (yo kee-EH-ro oon me-NOO)
• (YO kee-EH-ro oon taxi)
• (yo kee-EH-ro OO-na ser-BAY-za)

If you’d like to be a bit more polite (which is usually a good idea), you can also use:

• (kee-see-EH-ra…)

Asking For & Understanding Directions On Your Trip

Whether you’re looking for the toilet in a restaurant or trying to find a hotel to stay at, you’ll inevitably need to ask for directions at some point during your trip.

The simplest way to ask where something is, is to use ¿Dónde está? followed by the noun you are looking for:

• (DON-day es-TAH el BAH-nyo?)
• (DON-day es-TAH el BAN-koh?)
• (DON-day es-TAH la KA-yay de al-cal-AH?)

When travelling in a foreign country, if you're asking someone on the street for directions, don’t forget your manners! To get someone’s attention, start by saying:

• (Dis-KUL-pay)
• (Con per-MEE-soh / Per-DOH-nah-may)
• (eh- stoy per-DEE-doh)

Asking for directions is one thing but it’s pretty pointless if you don’t know how to understand the directions that are given to you!

Memorise these phrases to help you understand what the friendly locals are trying to tell you when you ask for their help:

• (A la de-RE-cha)
• (A la iz-kee-ER-da)
• (De-RE-cho)
• (En la es-KEE-nah)
• (a OO-na KWAD-rah)

Getting Around Spanish-Speaking Countries

If you’re not keen on walking everywhere, you'll need to be able to find out about local transport options to find your way around wherever you are.

Here are a few simple phrases you can use to locate a bus, train or taxi and get to wherever you need to go:

• (DON-day PWAY-doh en-kon-TRAR oon taxi?)
• (DON-day eh-STAH la pa-RAH-dah de ow-to-BOOS mas ser-KA-nah?)
• (DON-day eh-STAH la es-tah-see-ON de ferro-carr-EEL mas ser-KA-nah?)
• (KWAN-to KWES-ta oon bee-YET-ay PA-ra …)
• (oon bee-YET-ay PA-ra … por fa-BOR)

At A Restaurant On Your Travels

Each Spanish-speaking country has its own unique flavours and cuisine for you to try when you travel!

Food is definitely one of the big attractions to cities like San Sebastian in Spain and Buenos Aires in Argentina , so you'll need to make sure you have a basic grasp of food vocabulary ahead of your journey!

To start with, you need to be prepared to hear and understand certain questions in restaurants, such as:

• (kee-EH-res AL-go PA-ra koh-MER?)
• (kee-EH-res AL-go PA-ra beh-BER?)
• (KAY kee-EH-res koh-MER?)

When you read the menu, you'll see the available food grouped into different categories, just like in an English menu:

• (oo-na en-TRA-da)
• (oon PLA-toh prin-si-PAL)
• (oon POS-tray)
• (OO-na beh-BEE-da)

When you're ready to order, use either  quiero (I want) or  quisiera (I would like) with the items on the menu to tell the waiter what you'd like. For example,  quiero…

• (OO-na SOH-pah)
• (OO-na en-sa-LA-da)
• (el POY-oh)
• (la CAR-nay)
• (oon AG-wa)
• (oon BEE-noh TIN-toh / BLAN-koh)
• (OO-na ser-BAY-sa)
• (oon ka-FAY)

So, for example, to order that ice-cold beer you're looking forward to at the end of a long day, you'd say  quiero una cerveza.

If you're not sure what to try, you can always ask your waiter for a recommendation:

• (kay may re-kom-ee-EN-dah?)

In most restaurants in Spanish-speaking countries, the staff will be more than happy to suggest a particularly tasty local dish for you to try.

If you're a vegetarian or you have dietary complications, these next two phrases are essential:

• (soy be-he-tah-ree-AH-noh/nah)
• (TEN-go al-ER-hee-ah a las noo-EH-ses)

Finally, let's learn a couple of quick phrases you can use to ask about prices and pay the bill.

• (KWAN-to KWES-ta? )
• (la KWEN-ta por fa-BOR)

Key Spanish Question Words For Your Trip

Over the course of your journey, you'll almost certainly find yourself asking lots and lots of questions.

You might not have a huge Spanish vocabulary to draw on, but if you know the basic question words, you'll be able to get by in almost any common situation you might find yourself in.

Here are some key Spanish question words you need to know:

• (KWAN-doh?)
• (A kay AW-ra?)
• (KWAN-toh?)
• (KWAN-tohs)
• (kah-dah KWAN-toh?)
• (por KWAN-toh tee-EM-poh)

Once you’ve got these question words in your memory bank you’ll start noticing the patterns in Spanish grammar which will help you to move away from the basic Spanish phrases every tourist is using.

As you learn new words on your trip, you'll be able to combine them with these question words to start forming your own sentences and questions!

Get Ready For Adventure With These Spanish Travel Phrases!

Take the time to memorise these key Spanish travel phrases and you'll have everything you need to get the most out of your journey.

With just a few words of Spanish, I'm sure you'll meet lots of amazing people and have plenty of life-changing experiences along the way.

Who knows, perhaps spending some time visiting a Spanish-speaking country will motivate you to strive for fluency?

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I'm an American mom living in Spain. There are no summer camps in August, and everyone tends to travel.

• Jennison Grigsby, an American mom and yoga teacher, moved to Spain nine years ago.
• She is raising her bicultural son, Luca, with her Spanish husband.
• Grigsby values Spain's affordable and diverse summer camps and the strong community.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jennison Grigsby, an American mom and yoga teacher who lives in Valencia, Spain. It's been edited for length and clarity.

I've been living in Spain for nine and a half years. I met my husband about 11 years ago when I was taking a little sabbatical from life. We decided to move to Valencia temporarily, thinking we would return to the US after a couple of years, but we ended up loving it so much that we decided to stay.

My husband is from Valencia , so we have his family here. We're well-connected in the local and expat communities, making us feel at home.

We have an almost 9-year-old son named Luca. Although he's half-American, he's very Spanish . He's lived in Spain his entire life and really connects with the culture. All his friends are Spanish, and he spends a lot of time with his Spanish side of the family, who help us out a lot.

We go back to the US as a family at least once a year, usually during summer break, and every other year, we also go for Christmas. We're heading to California soon for a couple of weeks.

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When we return from the States, Luca will attend two different summer camps . The first is with the Valencia Football Club (soccer), where he trains for a week but comes home every night. Then, once that's done, he'll attend an indoor soccer camp.

I love that most schools in Spain offer affordable on-site summer camps

Compared to the US, I found that most schools in Spain offer on-site summer camps at a low cost, focusing on sports and art activities. In the US, summer school is more academic, often used to catch up on subjects or get ahead for the next year. Then there are summer camps, which typically last a week but can be expensive.

In Spain, summer camp options include on-site school camps with sports and arts, sleepaway camps, or day camps without overnight stays. Kids start going to sleepaway camps in the summer for one to two weeks when they're a bit older, usually around 10 to 12. Some parents find it exciting that their kids can go off on their own for a bit. The challenging part is that there are usually no camps in August, so we have a full month with fewer options. That's when most families choose to travel.

I find it quite nice that there are many different options for summer camp hours in Spain. Camps usually start at 9 a.m. and you can choose to have your child stay until 1 p.m., 3 p.m., or 5 p.m. The regular school schedule in June and September is also modified due to the heat, offering the same options. As a parent, you can decide the time you want your child to finish, and you pay for the extra hours, which include childcare, lunch, and activities.

Kids are separated by age at school, and have little overlap

My husband and I had our eye on a well-known Catholic school even though we're not religious because it's a big traditional Spanish school, and we wanted Luca to be exposed to more people, more sports, and more activities. It might be overwhelming for some children, but I love its strong community feel. The school has around 90 students per grade, divided into three classes of 30, and it accommodates kids from ages 3 to 18.

I like that different age groups are kept separate to minimize interactions and ensure younger kids aren't negatively influenced by older students. All the students are at school together; they see each other at some of the community events, but they're still able to stay in their age group. For example, the "infantil" students (ages 3 to 5) have their own entrance and exit, and primary school kids are kept together as a group so they don't cross paths with the older children. I find this careful organization creates a safe environment for younger kids, reducing the chances of bullying.

My son learns the local language at school

The school system we chose is called "concertado," a middle ground between public and private schools that are more like religious charter schools in the US, where families pay something. One reason we were attracted to these was its balanced language instruction. In public schools, around 70 to 80% of subjects have traditionally been taught in Valencian, while kids speak Spanish on the playground and have English classes. In concertado schools, only about 25% of classes are in Valencian, such as social studies and religion.

For families with no background in Valencian, public schools can be challenging since it's hard to help their children with schoolwork in a language they don't know. Fortunately, my husband could help Luca with Valencian.

For us, 95% of Luca's life is in Spanish. He speaks English only with me or when talking to my parents and other family members on FaceTime. At home, my husband and I speak English so that Luca can hear adult conversations in English, and most of his TV is in English. As a baby, his first language was English since I was home with him for the first three years. Once he started school, Spanish became dominant, but I constantly remind him to speak to me in English to help him practice and maintain his bilingual skills, and also so we can connect on a deeper level.

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