Bullfighting
Bullfighting is one of the more prominent customs in Spain. This bloody sport developed as an evolution of ancient Roman gladiator games, pitting human matadors against bulls. Embraced by older generations as a quintessential element of Spanish culture, bullfighting has been protested by younger generations and animal-rights activists who decry it as brutal and immoral. Either way, it remains an iconic part of the country. Bullfights take place in many Spanish towns and cities, although the most famous bullrings can be found in Madrid, Seville, Ronda, Valencia, Barcelona and Pamplona.