The Spanish are friendly and open, so getting on a conversational basis with the people around you is easy if you put yourself out there. In fact, making friends for the purpose of language exchange is one of the best ways to learn a language abroad.

Is friends Popular in Spain?

#FriendsFest, Spains first ever exhibition dedicated to the legendary US sitcom, has welcomed almost 5,000 visitors at the Casa del Lector in the capital. And it seems the hit TV show is just as popular as ever, as the €5 tickets sold out online in just under 48 hours.

Are there any Spanish shows on Netflix?

Netflix also offers lush Spanish-language period dramas that will appeal to Downton Abbey fans, like Alta Mar, which takes place on a cruise liner in the 40s.

Why was Spain so powerful?

In the 1500s, during the Age of Exploration, Spain became the most powerful country in Europe and likely the world. This was due to their colonies in the Americas and the gold and great wealth they acquired from them. However, in 1588 in a battle of the worlds great navies, the British defeated the Spanish Armada.