Spain is one of the great place belonged to the Europe country. It owned a vast and wealthy natural eco-system, unusual kind of culture and lively nightlife. No wonder the place convinced many foreigners to visit this magnificent consign. There are more than 60 million tourists who visited this country every year. Most of the reasons of these foreigners are they love the unlimited summer, the persuasive beaches and the folks itself.
Aside for that beauty haven scenery, sports here in Spain is really breathtaking. The bullfight is one of the most popular traditional games Spain has. This kind of game we often see in videos and television is much great if you witness it in person. The bullfighter of this game should kill the bull for itself so that he will accomplish his win. Truly, the game has been banned from the other countries especially here in Spanish countries since there are laws for animals. And bulls are including to the lists of animals which should not be tortured and killed since they have the right to live freely. The continuing banned of the game does not become the hindrance of the people in Spain and it actually became more popular than before.

Talking about the foods being served here in Spain, most of the cuisine serves here are seafood. Obviously the place is surrounded with the Mediterranean Sea where most of the big catches are found. Clams, Shrimps and other forms of seafood are taken freshly and serve fresh to their restaurants and food chains. Take note that they hate serving frozen foods or fish because they think it is not fresh anymore.

If you love wandering around for sight seeing, drop yourself to the side of Spain where you can locate the city of Barcelona. The city owned the most important industrial and business ambiance. Barcelona contains of about mostly Christian Catholic folks, there are actually 208 churches here in Barcelona that reminds the place of being devoted to God. And the language spoken is Catalan language typically Spanish itself.

You can also enjoy yourself wandering the city of Madrid. Spain’s one of its modern cities. The city seems to be the collector of different races and known to be the highest European capital. And as usual the dialect being used here is still Spanish; it is actually the official language of Spain. The population counts of Madrid ranges to three million, six million and half from the city and other community it has. Madrid accordingly the most important city of Spain since you can see where the museums lie and famous landmarks in the whole region of Europe. Generally, bullfighting in Spain is the most popular game as mentioned earlier, but there are also emerging game here in Madrid popularly the football and basketball which usually held at their Royal Madrid club. Totally, you will enjoy Spain because the place has full of surprises of activities, sports, haven scenery and more. Plus the friendly approach of Spanish people to you.

Many people all over the globe have seen the bullfights in Spain through televisions and video shows but actual witnessing of such great event is great, right? Okay, prepare yourself and I am bringing you now to the bullfighting arena.

Bullfighting is a long tradition many centuries ago brought to Spain by the Visigoths. The tradition that is still practice today in Spain involves professional Toreros or Matadores executing special skills to control the aggressiveness of the attacking animal. The Toreros would masterfully and skillfully take control of the bull out to kill him if he does not show excellent and graceful performance to overpower the killer bull.

While there are sad stories of the Toreros who died while on performance because of the extremity of the show, bullfighting continue to gain acceptance among the Spaniards as among the best event in the country.

In fact, bullfighting was already widely accepted by visiting tourists and vacationers as among the best destinations and events to personally witness when going to the eight largest and most developed country of the world.

However, there are also animal rights advocates in Spain that protested to this tradition, arguing that the rights of the bull in this case are being violated. The advocates continue to their grievances, but the wide acceptance in the whole of Spain, have also drawn thousands of protesting animal rights advocates. Bullfighting is banned in many countries and people taking part would be held liable and subjected to imprisonment as provided for under animal cruelty laws.

In 2004, the Barcelona city council had reached to a dramatic voting banning the bullfight activity. Still, bullfighting in Barcelona is unstoppable. However, some other towns in Spain have decided to ban this.

Styles of bullfighting
Historically, there are five distinct regional styles in bullfighting practiced by the people southwestern Europe, more particularly in Andalusia, Aragon_Navarre, Alentejo, Camargue, and Aquitaine.
As time went by, the fighting has evolved in many centuries. Traditionally, the bullfight would end with the bull being killed as a finale of the event. This classic bullfight is practiced in Spain, Southern France, and many Latin American countries.

Spanish-style bullfighting
The Spanish-style bullfighting includes three Toreros or Matadores, each fights two bulls, and each of bull is at least four years old and weights 460-600 kg. This is called corrida.
Today, the bullfighting in some areas in Spain is also modernized in as far as rituals and other new enhancements. A trumpet will be heard and bullfighting participants will also enter the arena and do some salutation to the invited dignitaries. Although their costumes are still 18th century inspired which also made the tourney full of spectacular and excitements for the people and foreign guests in attendance.

So, when you’re Spain, see to it that the spectacular bullfighting is on schedule and as part of your itinerary in your summer vacations. Never go back to your country when you cannot personally witness the ‘controversial’ bullfighting in Spain.