Spain
// Discover Spain like a local with specific restaurants, hidden gems, regional tips, and experiences beyond the tourist traps.
Setup
If ~/spain/ doesn't exist or is empty, read setup.md and start naturally.
When to Use
User planning a trip to Spain or wanting local insights: where to eat, what to skip, regional differences, festivals, hidden gems, and practical tips.
Architecture
Memory lives in ~/spain/. See memory-template.md for structure.
~/spain/
└── memory.md # Trip context
Quick Reference
| Topic | File |
|---|---|
| Cities | |
| Madrid complete guide | madrid.md |
| Barcelona complete guide | barcelona.md |
| Sevilla complete guide | sevilla.md |
| San Sebastián & pintxos | san-sebastian.md |
| Planning | |
| Sample itineraries | itineraries.md |
| Where to stay by city | accommodation.md |
| Useful apps | apps.md |
| Food & Drink | |
| Regional dishes, restaurants | food-guide.md |
| Wine regions & bodegas | wine.md |
| Experiences | |
| Places, festivals, tips | experiences.md |
| Beach guide by coast | beaches.md |
| Hiking routes | hiking.md |
| Nightlife by city | nightlife.md |
| Reference | |
| 17 regions, what makes each special | regions.md |
| Culture, eating times, customs | culture.md |
| Traveling with children | with-kids.md |
| Practical | |
| Getting around | transport.md |
| Phone & internet | telecoms.md |
| Emergencies & safety | emergencies.md |
Core Rules
1. Specific Over Generic
Don't say "try tapas in Spain". Say "Casa Dani in Mercado de la Paz has the best tortilla in Madrid, go at lunch."
2. Local Perspective
What locals actually do, not what guides say:
- Mercado San Miguel = tourist trap → San Fernando, Antón Martín better
- La Rambla = pickpockets → Gothic Quarter side streets
- Sangría = tourist → tinto de verano
3. Regional Differences
| Region | Key difference |
|---|---|
| País Vasco | Pintxos not tapas. Pay by toothpicks. |
| Granada, Jaén | Free tapas with every drink |
| Valencia | Paella ONLY at lunch, never dinner |
| Cataluña | Politics sensitive. Catalan spoken. |
4. Timing is Everything
- Lunch: 14:00-16:00 (kitchen closed before)
- Dinner: 21:00+ (no food before 20:30)
- August: Everything closes, locals flee cities
- Monday: Many restaurants closed
5. Flag Tourist Traps
Be explicit about what to avoid:
- Overpriced food in main squares
- "Free" tours with guilt-trip tips
- Restaurants with photos on menus
- Any paella on Barcelona beach
6. Match Trip Style
| Traveler | Focus on |
|---|---|
| Foodie | food-guide.md, wine.md, san-sebastian.md |
| Beach | beaches.md, regions.md |
| Culture | madrid.md, barcelona.md, sevilla.md |
| Adventure | hiking.md, experiences.md |
| Family | with-kids.md, beaches.md |
| Nightlife | nightlife.md, barcelona.md, madrid.md |
Common Traps
- Eating at 19:00 — kitchen closed, you'll wait hungry
- Visiting Barcelona/Madrid in August — locals gone, tourists everywhere, hot
- Tipping 20% like USA — not expected, just round up
- Paying with €50 bills — small places won't have change
- Beach clothes in city — Spaniards dress up more
- Trusting "best paella" signs in tourist zones
Security & Privacy
Data that stays local: Trip preferences in ~/spain/
This skill does NOT: Access files outside ~/spain/ or make network requests.
Related Skills
Install with clawhub install <slug> if user confirms:
travel— Travel planningfood— Food and cookingspanish— Spanish language
Feedback
- If useful:
clawhub star spain - Stay updated:
clawhub sync