Following up to Douglas W. Hoyt

Keep valuables secure from petty crime (e.g. money belt); leave nothing in
parked cars.

the car thing is true, the money belt only in Madrid/Barcelona

Don't expect natives to fall over themselves to be courteous and friendly
with you.

Spanish people are *very* friendly

Expect dull food. Then you won't be disappointed when you get dull food
(as Rick Steves wrote: they eat to live, whereas the French or Italians
live to eat).

Then he knows nothing. Who is this idiot? I would like to here
him say that to a St Sebastian cooking society!

"http://www.fell-walker.co.uk/espania.htm"

The Spanish are just as much in love with food as the Italians
and the French.
--
Mike Reid
"Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso
UK walking & photos "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk" -- you can email us@ this site
Spain,cuisines and walking "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" -- dontuse@ all, it's a spamtrap