Travel & Places Europe (Continental)

Superstitions in Spain

Here are a few superstitions that are common in Spain:
  • When offering a toast, look every person in the group in the eye
  • Never toast with a glass of water If you do you'll get seven years' bad sex!
  • Your last drink in a bar is your 'penultima' Because your 'ultima' drink would be the last in your life!
  • Tuesday, not Friday, the 13th is unlucky "Martes 13: ni te cases, ni te embarques" (Tues 13th: DonĀ“t get married, nor board [a ship or plane]")


  • A lighter shouldn't be shared among more than three people
  • A salt shaker should not be passed from hand to hand Instead, it must be placed on the table, for the other person to pick it up themselves.
  • When pouring liquid from a bottle, the bottom of the bottle should face away from the body and poured towards the body If the opposite is done, that glass should be thrown in the steet.
  • If, while sweeping, the broom hits the feet of a single person, that person will never marry

If you know of any superstitions that are unique to Spain, leave your suggestion here.

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