The source provides an extensive updated travel guide for Spain in 2025, presenting the country not as a unified whole but as a collection of distinct regions with unique customs, languages, and schedules. It offers practical advice across numerous topics, detailing everything from regional differences in dining times and the persistence of the siesta to the complicated nature of local languages and the specifics of tipping culture. The guide also covers 2025 logistical updates concerning inflation affecting the menú del día, increased pickpocketing using e-scooters, and new sustainable tourism taxes on beaches. Finally, it contrasts Spain's excellent high-speed rail system with the country's unique approach to customer service, concluding with advice on how tourists can respect local norms.
