Chiringuito El Curro Jiménez

Today is Spain's national holiday.

The National Day of Spain (Spanish: Fiesta Nacional de España) is held annually on 12 October. It is also traditionally and commonly referred to as the Día de la Hispanidad (Hispanicity, Spanishness Day), commemorating Spanish legacy worldwide, especially in Hispanic America.

National Day of Spain commemorates the discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus for Spain on 12 October 1492. The date is a key point for Spain's overseas influence and legacy to the world and to the Americas in particular. It symbolizes Spain's vast, common heritage with today's American countries, which made up the Spanish Empire, the first global power in world history.

If this holiday falls on a Sunday, the Comunidades Autónomas can decide whether the following day is also a holiday. Andalusia has decided this way, so tomorrow is another holiday here. Pretty practical, I think 🤪.

That's why it's crowded here in the tapas bars today. Also the beach is full of Spaniards.

We walked almost to the end of the beach and stopped at El Curro Jiménez on the way back. We just managed to get the last tapas 😋. This tapas beach bar is definitely worth recommending – the other beach restaurants aren't comparable to this one. There's still a Spanish flair here 🏖️❤️.

If you are here: go there!En savoir plus