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In Spain, you can 

find many different 

types of pastimes 

to engage in. These 

pastimes are 

supported by the 

country's vivid 

culture and diverse 

regions and cities. 

Dance is a very 

popular pastime 

that Spanish people 

engage in all over 

the country.

Flamenco is a famous form of Spanish folk music and 

accompanying dance that began in the Andalusia region 

of Spain during the 18th century. El baile flamenco 

(flamenco dance) is known for it's expressive use of the 

arms and stamping of the feet. Female dancers are 

usually dressed in brightly colored traditional dresses. 

Dances such as el baile flamenco are still commonly 

practiced and performed today, especially in the streets 

or fairs of large cities, such as Seville, Spain.

El baile flamenco

Spanish 

bullfighting, or 

corrida de toros, is 

another cultural 

pastime that has 

been practiced for 

over 300 years. 

Matadors, or 

bullfighters, all over 

the country learn this 

trade beginning at a 

young age and 

perform for large 

crowds of people.  

A once-yearly pastime known as the running 

of the bulls is practiced to celebrate las 

fiestas de San Fermin. Bulls are released and 

led through the Old Quarter of Pamplona, 

Spain. Anyone may join in this pastime to run 

along with (or from) the bulls. 

Many types of sports are 

common in Spain, as 

well. Soccer, or fútbol, is 

indisputably the most 

popular sport in Spain. It 

was introduced in Spain 

in the late 19th century 

and has grown to 

engage players of all 

ages in all regions of the 

country. 

Fútbol is an incredibly popular after-

school pastime for young players. 

Spain is also home to many famous 

fútbol clubs, such as the Spanish 

National Football Team, or la 

selección. Pictured is the la selección 

club winning the 2010 FIFA World 

Cup.

Cultural and sport pastimes are not the only 

activities popular in Spain. Thanks to the 

country's diverse landscape, many outdoor 

activities are often taken advantage of by 

Spanish people. Spain is home to many 

famous mountain ranges such as Sierra 

Nevada, the Pyrenees, and the Cantabrian 

Mountains.

Skiing the 

snowy Sierra 

Nevada 

mountains in 

the southern 

Andalusia 

region of Spain 

is a common 

pastime.

Hiking and backpacking are common pastimes of the 

Pyrenees mountains in the Northern Andorra region of 

Spain. 

In the Cantabrian Mountains that stretch across 

Northwestern Spain, cycling is a common pastime along 

with rock climbing.

Spain's beautiful coasts enable people to 

enjoy many activities such as swimming, 

diving, snorkeling, surfing, and simply 

spending a day on the beach. Spain is 

bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West 

and North and by the Mediterranean Sea to 

the East. Both coasts allow for many fun 

activities in the sun.

     Divers in Costa de la Luz in Southern Spain

Surfing in San Sebastian on the Northern Atlantic Coast

A popular pastime in coastal cities such as 

Barcelona is spending time relaxing in the sun.

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