When in Spain......

Here's a few tips for anyone thinking of travelling to Spain (from my experience only):
 

1. Pretend to be interested in futbol (soccer) and know the name of any team  in the European Champions League.
2. Learn to slide through minute gaps in crowds and along footpaths. Spanish people often walk 4-6 people abreast with linked arms. They generally won't move for you.
3. When crossing roads or open spaces, try to anticipate the trajectory of those walking opposite you to avoid collisions (helps if you have sensors like a bat). 
4. Pretend to be interested in futbol. 
5. Street names in older sections of towns are not always obvious and are frequently just small plaques on the side of a building well above normal visual range.
6. Only main intersections appear to have street name signs. If you come out onto a street somewhere else, good luck finding which street you are in until you get to the end.
7. Pretend to be interested in futbol (Spaniards are passionate about their futbol).
8. Old medieval towns didn't necessarily have town planning. Streets are often winding, narrow, and prone to dart off in any direction without warning. There is no such thing as around the block. Turning a corner and coming up the next street may take you to another part of town altogether and not back where you think you are going (a masters course in orienteering may assist).
9. IT IS NOT ALWAYS SUNNY & WARM IN SPAIN. Check local conditions and bring a brolly/raincoat/jacket.
10. Be prepared to try lots of different foods. You may have a few awkward experiences, but you will enjoy excellent and amazing new tastes along the way.
11. Olive oil is a Spaniard's must have in the kitchen, on their food, salads etc.
12. Pretend to like futbol (get the picture?)