Spanish bullfighting

Many Spaniards view bullfighting as a symbol of their rich cultural past, but opposition to it is growing in all major cities and undoubtedly among animal rights organizations throughout the nation. Many urban Spaniards view bullfighting as a spectacle geared for foreign tourists and elderly rural residents, and some young Spaniards may take offense if their nation is linked to it.

Many Spaniards use the royal family as an example of how divided the nation is: while the Heir Prince and his wife are not fans, King Juan Carlos and his daughter are Bullfights and associated events, like the annual San Fermin bull-runs in Pamplona, generate a substantial amount of revenue and draw a sizable number of tourists, both domestic and foreign. Additionally, bullfighting has been illegal in several cities and counties around the nation as well as in the northeastern region of Catalonia.