Football in Spain

In Spain, football is much more than a sport... it's a full-blown national obsession. Hard-core fans in Spain breathe football and it certainly doesn't hurt that Spain's professional football league, known as "La Liga", is internationally regarded as one of the best and most competitive.

Spain also boasts some of the top football clubs in the world, such as Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. The international prestige of La Liga - and the considerable wealth of its teams - draws in the top players from all corners of the globe, who are worshipped as the highest breed of celebrity.

On game nights, the massive stadiums roar with energy, bars are packed to capacity with cheering aficionados and after a big win, the streets overflow with ecstatic fans and honking cars. Plan your trip to Spain now experience the inevitably contagious excitement of Spain's football culture!