{"id":7775,"date":"2025-04-03T07:52:53","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T06:52:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/?p=7775"},"modified":"2025-05-27T14:45:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T13:45:18","slug":"spain-passionate-european-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/spain-passionate-european-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"Insight Investigates: Why Spain Is Considered The Most Passionate Of All European Destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Of all the European destinations, if you\u2019re looking for passion then Spain can\u2019t be beat. In the words of the great Anthony Bourdain: \u201cAny reasonable, sentient person who looks at Spain, comes to Spain, eats in Spain, drinks in Spain, they\u2019re going to fall in love. Otherwise, there\u2019s something deeply wrong with you. This is the dream of all the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

With its food, music, dance and siestas, there\u2019s so much to love. And to find out why Spain is so passionate, there\u2019s few that know better than Travel Director Betty, this week\u2019s Insightful destination expert. From fabulous festivals to Spain\u2019s greatest artists, read on to hear her thoughts, and you can also test your knowledge against Betty in our Insightful trivia game<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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BETTY AND HER LOVE OF SPAIN<\/h3>\n

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\u201cBeing a Travel Director is one of the best jobs in the world,\u201d Betty tells us. \u201cMeeting people from all nationalities, discovering Europe together, and leading tours is a joy.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was by chance that I became a Travel Director and at first I thought it was going to be a summer job. But 25 years later I\u2019m still leading tours and loving every day!<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving taken trips through many European destinations I fell in love with Spain, which is where I now specialize in. The relaxed lifestyle of the Spaniards, their music, their food and their general love of life permeates through every aspect of the culture and lifestyle.\u201d<\/p>\n

For travel inspiration: Spain destination guide<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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THE PEOPLE AND CULTURE<\/h3>\n

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\u201cWhat I think makes Spanish people so passionate is their zest for life,\u201d Betty says. \u201cThey seem to have the balance right. They are so relaxed and just want to enjoy life.\u201d<\/p>\n

Renowned as one of the best European destinations for working to live and not living to work, the Spanish make time for family and fun, channeling their passion into what matters most \u2013 people.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn Spain you are never alone,\u201d she explains. \u201cIf you went into a restaurant and you sat on your own, there’ll be a Spaniard that will come up and invite you to be with their family.\u201d<\/p>\n

Read more: Travel Directors most wanted: The Insight tours they most want to run in 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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FESTIVALS<\/h3>\n

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\u201cIn Spain the festival season is virtually upon us, which is very exciting,\u201d Betty explains. \u201cWhereas some other European destinations will be quietly entering into the new year, the Spanish just passionately go for it. They party, party, party!<\/p>\n

\u201cIn certain regions they celebrate Carnival in February, similar as in Brazil, which is spectacular. And in April for Easter, you\u2019ve got Holy Week, which is also amazing. Then, just two weeks after, you have the Feria in Seville which is another huge party. All the women are wearing flamenco dresses, the men in boleros and people are in horse drawn carriages. For me this is the romance and passion of Spain, everybody comes together from far and wide to show off the beauty of the culture.\u201d<\/p>\n

Related content: Travel Director Bradley shares his all-time favorite Insight tour to run (and why)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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