Spain

where the siesta is a national pastime, and the only thing more exhausting than the heat is the wait for the tapas to arrive.

In Spain, the only thing more passionate than the flamenco music is the arguing over who ate the last tortilla española.

Spain, where the concept of personal space is a distant memory, but the concept of delicious seafood is always within arm's reach.

Spain is the only European country that has a physical border with an African country (Ceuta and Melilla).

It is home to the world's oldest restaurant, Sobrino de Botín, which has been open in Madrid since 1725.