11 Super Spanish Habits I’ve Picked Up After Just One Year in Spain
Moving to Spain will change you
If you fantasize about moving to Spain, be careful.
Because moving to Spain will change you.
You’ll probably eat more bread or develop a passion for olives, jamon, and tapas. You might even realize that good wine doesn’t have to cost more than €2.
Maybe you’ll start drinking coffee after dinner or take a nap in the middle of the day. You might stop to chat with people in the street that you’ve only met once.
Everyone is different.
But one thing is certain. If you move to Spain, there’s a really good chance that you’ll realize that the grind you’ve become accustomed to in the US isn’t the only way to live.
And once you do, it’ll be impossible to go back to the way things were.
Living in Spain this past year has irrevocably changed how my wife and I eat, drink, shop, sleep, work, and interact with people in ways that I never expected.
And I love it.
Here are 11 new habits that I’ve picked up since we made the move to Galicia, Spain in January 2023. And why I don’t think I’ll ever be the same again.
