SPAIN vs PORTUGAL: This is why the Spanish and Portuguese don't mix!

[@marco_cee_]

1580 - 1640 wasn't an occupation. That suggests some kind of military intervention by force. That wasn't the case at all. It was the period of the Iberian Union where the Spanish Monarch also ruled Portugal via inheriting the throne. Portugal was not occupied. Many of the ruling classes welcomed it, although attitudes started to change as a result of the poor management of the country, its territories, and Spain's conflict with Britain.

[@mimosomim]

You have to study the History, do not remain ignorant about that period man. You have a big lack of studies....

[@marco_cee_]

@@mimosomim There was a relatively small military force that accompanied Phillip II of Spain and defeated the forces of the Prior of Crato. However, many Portuguese nobles and people in position of power supported Phillip and in fact obtained/retained powerful positions. It was under Phillip III when many Portuguese nobles lost positions of power and influence, and, as a result of continued mismanagement, that the sentiment start to really change. Nothing here really suggests a 'military occupation'. If you disagree, by all means, add to the conversation; don't insult people by suggesting they have a 'lack of studies'.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks for sharing Marco 👍🏼

[@Quidproquo1143]

@@marco_cee_ you're absolutily correct.

[@linogalveias]

D. Sebastião was crazy to go to the war.... Filipe was grandson of D. Manuel and he took the country by force too, was Catarina, also granddaughter of D. Manuel, was also a strong candidate... D. António tried to keep the crown as well, but D. Filipe imposed himself... the first two still gave some independence to Portugal, but with all wars Spain was involved with plus a more centralized governing of the 2 crowns from Spain led to discontentment from Portugal... hence the 1640 revolution....

[@johnarnold6623]

Forgat watching these videos. I’m flying to Algarve and having Nick drive me around and tell me what I’m looking at.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hehehe, good idea. Get in while the going is good, I may not be doing it for much longer, I'm getting too busy 😂

[@ginarobinson4480]

Your video brings back memories Nick. We are South Africans who visited Braga in March and loved it. And.... we also stayed at the Burgus Tribute and Design Hotel! What happy memories from this beautiful city and the friendly people who live and work there. Looking forward to your next video!

[@GenericUsername1388]

I'm also South African but my grandparents are from Portugal. Very glad to find your channel!👍

[@AlgarveAddicts]

I'm glad to have you following!👍🏼

[@rojeur1595]

Hi Nick ! Very interesting as usual ! Thanks for this video !

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You're welcome 👍🏼 it was a long but fun day.

[@joaoanjinho8135]

Thanks Nick, very interisting and informative as always.

[@thebordenkw486]

oh man, i'm so glad you're getting to see and show the rest of the country. the north is lovely with the mountains and hills and lush green. i hope you make it to our town, arcos de valdevez.. great work! thank you!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You're welcome👍🏼

[@2kool4myskool]

It’s a friendly rivalry for sure, it’s never too serious and there would be many Portuguese that admire their Iberian neighbours.

[@garrano1]

That's true! 😀👍

[@cohibablack]

Great video as always mate! Viva Portugal!!! 💪

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Viva Portugal! 😎👍🏼

[@maxflight777]

D’Espanha nem bom vento, nem bom casamento. Yep 👍 You actually hear that quite frequently in Portugal ! 😂

[@islandlife.1431]

Great Video, glad you are back with historical videos again.

[@iainthomson8327]

Another great video! Haha! At 10.51 Nick you jump into the car and say ‘Let’s go guys!’ 🚗 💨 But have no shoes on to use the pedals! 🤣 🦶🏼🦶🏼 Superb! Masterful editing 🤣👏🏼👏🏼

[@sobatdin9593]

Thank you Nick lovely family enjoyed brief history chat too look fed to next bud many thanks safe trip home x

[@MrJx4000]

Portugal seems to be very clean and well maintained. I learn something from everyone of your videos about Portugal. Thanks, from 🇨🇦

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You're welcome William. Although maybe the videos don't capture the dusty, grittiness of it. There are a lot of ruins and graffiti around as well...

[@DoctorZXXI]

Hello! Great video, nevertheless I think you forgot to talk about the Olivença case.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hello Doctor. I didn't forget, I don't know about the Olivença case. 😂 What is that?

[@mendesjosr4438]

A small town controlled by Spain since 1812. The treaties that put an end to the napoleonic wars returned it to Portugal. Spain never did though claiming it was swapped for what is today Uruguay. It is the only territorial dispute Portugal has. In Portuguese maps that bit of the border is not marked, Portugal refuses any act that might imply recognition of Spanish sovereignty, as an example, it paid for the construction of a small bridge connecting Elvas to Olivença on its own so Spain would not claim that going halfways meant the Portuguese had recognised that as Spanish territory. The town of Olivença is worth a visit. It feels very Alentejana. It uses a flag in the portuguese municipal style and Oliventinos used to speak Portuguese until Franco severely repressed its use. Note that there are a few other towns and villages in Spain, along the border that traditionally spoke Portuguese but the Portuguese never claimed. So this "irredentism" is not a cultural-linguistic one but one based on a sense of injustice and violation of our territory. Do a research on the Guerra das Laranjas. Oh the other "territorial issue" that portuguese diplomacy bumps into every now and again is the designation by the Spanish of some of the Ilhas Selvagens as rocks and not islands. The difference is that an Island grants territorial waters a rock does not. Not a real conflict, maybe just some sort of a game between the two diplomatic bodies but my Diplomacy Professor, a retired ambassador, said that the Spanish would always try it on and the Portuguese would always protest and amend. A game but words matter if you know the reason why spain has an exclave in French territory: Llivia, you will understand.

[@RichD2024]

Thanks for sharing this. I love road trips myself. Didn't even know Batalha existed, now I want to visit.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

If you'd like to know more about the battle itself, there is a good "museum" that explains it properly.

[@fjmmc9907]

The battIe and the 1383-1385 crisis it's quite well explained here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Aljubarrota

[@windsurfer49]

Another great- nice" "Interesting Travelog Nick!, some very nice Buildings and history,

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Nick

[@gordusmaximus4990]

Well today its mostly friendly relations. The last tension would say was pre WW2 or after the Portuguese revolution of 74 that in fears of Portugal becoming communist, there were some rumours of a possible Spanish intervesion. But that was mostly it. Portugal today has a friendly relation with Spain. Heck, Portugal main trade partner is Spain. Today Portugal even relates with alot of Spanish problems and culture. Despite both being very diferent, i feel Portugal has a much more unified sence of national identity, in which Spain doesnt. Portugal most diferent regions with more "separate" identity are the Azores and Madeira, for obvious reasons, Spain itself, you almost can say its a country of countries. And in a sence, what solidified Portuguese identity more is not being Spanish/Castillian, there was also Portuguese projects and even portuguese invasions to unify the Peninsula, the concept of "spanish" in the XVI century was like the concept of "British" today, its a island/peninsula with diferent nations but with a common blood/identity. Things changed, but alot also of the confusion, is that, alot of these wars, was with Castille, not the entirity of what is today Spain. Portugal was more friendly with the Kingdom of Aragon for a while then Castille. Heck, i think even today, alot of portuguese wouldnt mind about talks of a Iberian Federation with Spain, times changed. But like i said, Portugal has a very strong sence of identity.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks for sharing, and interesting opinions. I think you should also get a prize for the longest comment ever on my channel! Cheers 👍🏼

[@gordusmaximus4990]

@@AlgarveAddicts i am surprised that i got this prize. Damn. Anyway, thanks for replying. I love your content. Keep it up, cheers.

[@michaelsparks8632]

Just found your channel, and look forward to investigating it. My wife and I are from California and have a home on Terceira island in the Azores. We will make our way to the mainland hopefully in the near future as we are preparing for our retirement on Terceira. Ate ja

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Fantastic! Welcome, and the Azores. Wow, that's been on my bucket list for a while.

[@MrRocksFox]

Looks like a cracking road trip Nick! Looking forward to moving over to Portugal in September for a year. 🙌 Great to see your subscribers numbers are heading in the right direction 😉

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Pete, me too. Long may it continue...

[@AndreOliveira-lh8gr]

Bem vindo a Portugal!!😉☝️

[@ogator8642]

I loved the video. I love videos that discuss history or culture and I love the videos that have even a tiny bit of the Portuguese language. Of course, there are many Spanish people who get along really well with Portuguese just as there are many Brazilians and Portuguese who get along well. These are complex issues. Yes, there can be tension and resentment but those things are not universally true. Also, I am an outsider so I cannot possibly understand the situation as well as someone who lives in Portugal. I love hearing Nick speaking Portuguese. The men with the caraois were great.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hehehe, yes I loved those guys! I can't imagine that happening in the UK 😂

[@linogalveias]

I think nowadays It's only in Football, but we visit eachother... Plus Spain Is complex with Galicia, Astúrias, Catalunya, Euskera (Basque Country), Andalucia, Islands... Portugal and Galicia are cultural brothers, languages have close ties, music too, we understand eachother... Portuguese usually can speak at least Basic Spanish and understand ir, most Spanish dont make an effort with speaking portuguese when visiting...

[@billqualls5451]

Beautiful architecture; interesting history! Thank you!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You're welcome Bill👍🏼

[@Heisstrong]

Hello Nick! Here in the middle of the US, Nebraska, every gas (Petrol) station has a squeegee, cleaning fluid, and paper towels to clean the windshield (windscreen). Great to see your lovely wife and daughter! Your daughter has a great sense of humor! You have a beautiful family! I had no idea of the tensions between Spain and Portugal for a thousand years! Thanks for the history info, I love the history of the area's of Portugal that you visit, and I love your walk tours too! Great video Nick! Cheers!

[@quintatorneiro3074]

I don't know if you know but Portugal and "Spain" for a good few centuries were two of the greatest world powers. The rivalry was a fact. Portugal and "Spain" in the case of the Kingdom of Castile even shared the world to discover :) Do you know the Treaty of Tordesillas? The Treaty of Tordesilhas, signed in the Castilian village of Tordesilhas on June 7, 1494, was a treaty concluded between the Kingdom of Portugal and the Crown of Castile to divide the lands "discovered and undiscovered" by both Crowns outside Europe. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Tordesillas

Welcome to Braga. I hope you enjoy editing the city and is surroundings. You should now trat is Braga we have the tradition of leaving the door always open . I hope you have tasted our cod fish dish "bacalhau à Braga" and our vinho verde. Greetings.

[@sheenadoughty8471]

Great vlog Nick as always, so interesting, looking forward to the next one,, have fun 😎👍🇵🇹

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Sheena 👍🏼

[@Nathan-Alexander]

Enjoyed that !

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thank you Nathan 👍🏼

[@linogalveias]

Beiras has so much to know, experience and visit... from the coast to the mountains, sacred sites, Coimbra, Figueira da Foz, Aveiro, Nazaré and other towns, wine regions of Dão and Bairrada, Luso e Buçaco, Serra da Lousã and Açor, Aldeias de Xisto, castle towns, roman ruins of Conímbriga and Rabaçal... the list goes on and on

[@alvaropachecosilva]

There's a town in England called Battle, right next to Hastings.

[@robertoabregu8327]

Great video, greetings from Patagonia Argentina!!!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Greetings Roberto from the Algarve in Portugal 👋🏼

[@anthonywells3088]

My wife and I did this trip in March. Started in Lisbon, drove up to Vigo and then down to Algrave area and then back to Lisbon.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

How was it?

[@anthonywells3088]

@@AlgarveAddicts It was great and long. We stopped at several places along the way. I would also say the rest stops are better in Portugal then the ones in Spain. But all the tolls are a little over kill though.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

I think the rest stops are better the further north you go in Portugal.

[@johngibson3952]

Fun video thank you!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You're welcome John👍🏼

[@joeoliveira8633]

Thanks. Love the historical background. Having lived in Barcelona and Portugal, I’ve seen the disdain for Spain from two different perspectives.

[@DAMJA576]

Great Video and very informative part of Portugal History Thanks my “BRA”

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You're welcome Stino!💥

[@susanhighfield3370]

Your daughter is a delight.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thank you Susan, she makes life fun! 🙏

[@RangerBigFoot]

Bom Dia…great video.Howzit! I hope to be moving to the Algarve in the next 3-5 years.Man, the ZAR to € conversion is hectic😅

[@AlgarveAddicts]

It is hectic. You gotta earn them euros 😏

[@suzy5166]

I hope you have time to do videos on, agriculture, local produce, farming that's would be interesting.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hi Suzy, it's not really my thing but who knows.

[@jonahbelser]

You mention mosquitoes but I was just in both Lisbon and the Algarve for over a week and did not see or feel a single one! Is my impression that Portugal has few mosquitoes incorrect?

[@AlgarveAddicts]

It depends where you are and what time of year it is. I just had one buzzing around my room last night, but it's not a major problem.

[@maxflight777]

9:30 what was the banter ? I’m curious

[@SeZ0L0Gs]

As Nick was taking a shot of the date on the building some of the people that were inside noticed and tought that he was taking photos of them and started to say "photo,photo.." as a way to alert the others to kinda pose for it (when Nick enters the building you can see them herding together). Then Nick entered and they started showing the snails they were eating and were saying that it was really good and Nick as a sign of politeness agreed with them 👌

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hehehe, that's a perfect read of the situation, Steven!👍🏼

[@virginiadeklerk2388]

Very well explained ; )

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Virginia👍🏼

[@gracasilver8574]

Não seria possível disponibilizar legendas em português ?...

[@dinismadeira2176]

Há a opção de activar as legendas automáticas que são em português br o que não seria problema se o tradutor automático não desse tantos erros. Mas é melhor que nada.

[@EnriqueLopez-lf8qm]

Come to Elvas to see the grand forts and the most fortified old town in Europe, then maybe you will understand a bit more of the stories between these two countries. Also, you can visit Olivenza in Spain, 25km from Elvas, which was Portuguese territory.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

I'd love to.

[@lxportugal9343]

which *IS* Portuguese territory.

[@MafaldaBotelho29]

Olivença é território português ocupado por Espanha.

[@mirnamonteleon8366]

Hey Nick, my family and I are renting a car in Faro and traveling throughout the Algarve next week, starting in VRSA. We were thinking about taking a day trip and driving over to Seville. Are there any requirements to be met when crossing the border at the Bridge going into and back from Spain?

[@AlgarveAddicts]

No requirements, generally you just drive through. I've never been stopped.

[@mirnamonteleon8366]

@@AlgarveAddicts Thanks Nick, My husband sent you a contact message as well, to see if you were going to be around to meet up and maybe tour during our trip. 😎Thanks again for the heads up on the border info.

[@jpl77]

Check your rental company contract. You might be without insurance or roadside assistance.

[@armandolima823]

Your Portuguese, awesome!!! Keep it up my man!!!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Obrigado Armando👍🏼

[@Larry-jh8gf]

Nice job Nick and crew. Interesting history thanks for sharing it. Is there still a dislike between the Portuguese and Spanish people or that basically a thing of the past?

[@maxflight777]

Larry, It’s not dissimilar to the British Irish thing ! Most Irish respect the Brits (especially the younger generations) and most Brits respect the Irish (especially their superb schools!) However… “push them “ and some differences open up. (Sadly )!

[@marco_cee_]

Any claims of animosity between Spanish and Portuguese is overstated. Spanish are getting on with their business. Portuguese are getting on with theirs.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hey Larry, yep, it's basically a thing of the past, it's not a big thing, but it's there.

[@gracasilver8574]

@@AlgarveAddicts I am portuguese and I agree ... Não sei se a frase está correcta , por isso é melhor usar o português mesmo ... Concordo consigo , há uma ligeira animosidade , sim !... Inclusive há uma questão pendente entre Portugal e Espanha , a situação da cidade de Olivença ... que é práticamente um tabu !... Até nos mapas de Portugal , nessa zona a linha de fronteira está entrecortada ... Esse assunto causa bastante desconforto a muita gente ... E eu como patriota que sou , que tenho muito orgulho na História do meu país , incluo - me nesse grupo ... O Professor José Hermano Saraiva é um dos poucos que tem um vídeo a falar sobre Olivença ...

[@MrArdytube]

Enjoy the touring

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Andy👍🏼

[@lxportugal9343]

5:42 Heheheheheh Nuno Álvares Pereira was, sorry... *is* a Saint Fighting a country that had a Saint on their side... might not be a good ideia

[@ruialves4965]

I'm portuguese and i love spain 🇵🇹🇪🇦

[@AlgarveAddicts]

💯👍🏼

[@Xrusader]

I'm excited for my first trip to Portugal next week! Great information as always Nick! Your daughter could be my daughter's twin if she had blonde hair (and if she was 6'2").

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Enjoy it Rick! 💯

[@mendesjosr4438]

We are like brothers sharing a room. We share blood, history, culture but one of the brothers has a history of taking the sweaters and branded sneakers without asking from the other, which of course makes the other brother pipe up in its own defence.

[@mendesjosr4438]

Also, the Spanish like us so much they want to have us and do not understand why we would not want to be with someone that loves us so much.

[@gracasilver8574]

Bom vídeo !... Adorei !... E é verdade , sim , de Espanha nem bom vento , nem bom casamento " !...

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Obrigado Graça 👍🏼

[@AntonioFerreira-mx1er]

Portugal is Nation State, Spain is a coercive federation of several nations (Portugal is older than Spain). Actually Spain is not the accurate name of the State, its Castille (their language is castillian). This issue comes from the end of Roman Empire and after 10 invasions of Spain and 3 from Portugal , the issue remains. Inside Spain things are not better since many "spanish" still remember the Empire of Aragon ...and civil war to reinstate independent nations inside Spain is a frequent issue.

[@kikebautista2110]

Bulllshit.

[@AntonioFerreira-mx1er]

@@kikebautista2110 you litlle castle is shaking? Last time Spain became a Republic it splitted into several independent republics in full war with each other, wich was the main reason why Franco with a few troops was able enter into Spain .

[@AlgarveAddicts]

@kike Easy pal...

[@leonardosanchez5442]

Castillian and Leon was older than portugal. Even Galicia Kingdom. So practically leon and Asturias was the mother of the catholic nation that Spain is today. Spain it’s a name the Roman called the peninsula. Even the marca hispánica in Catalonia today build to conquist the rest of the peninsula against muslin and Arabic people living here. 😅similar portugues people did but you fault in maroc into a war. That lost your king 😢 he pass away. History

[@AntonioFerreira-mx1er]

@@leonardosanchez5442 .Spain is not Hispania...roman regions are not kingdoms. Spain only starts with Isabella in the XV century . When i reffered Portugal has being older i mean continuous existence (same royal linneage, same borders, same language, same culture), not like the chinese who rename mongols (totally different people) has chinese to push a historical continuous existence . There are parts of Spain older than the rest of Europe? For shure, but its not Castlle and they dont speak the same language.

[@ustumair]

Isabella didn't make vlogs

[@AlgarveAddicts]

?

[@ustumair]

@@AlgarveAddicts Isabella have any channel

[@TagusMan]

The "Spanish Occupation" was really the Iberian Union. Then we got tired of their shenanigans and kicked them out.

[@maxflight777]

3:30 Nowhere in the world takes lunch as seriously as the Portuguese! It’s quite an “adjustment” when you move here…..😂 Truly excellent Nick. You describe things so well !

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hehe, the lunch thing is amazing. You're right, quite an adjustment. Do not disturb a Portuguese person having lunch!

[@AlexOjideagu2]

The French take it very seriously too, in fact by LAW French must be allowed to go out for Lunch at work and it was illegal to eat at your desk. This only changed during Covid.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Wow. It's all a good thing. Lunch at your desk isn't good for anyone.

[@DiogoF.]

We are like olive oil and water. The Portuguese still need to be wary of Spanish dominance at all levels in the Peninsula. Maybe even more than yesterday. This doesn't mean we can't be civil neighbors. 🇵🇹🇪🇺

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Absolutely Diogo 👍🏼

[@LHollan]

Most of young Portuguese are denied the true history of Spain against Portugal, professors and books simply don’t give it the attention it had in the past because you need a sense of Europeism in EU, media usually call them “hermanos” (in SPANISH)! If there’s a state that Portugal can NEVER see as a brother is Spain, the Iberian identity was made up for Spain to have something to relate Portugal with them, this is terrible many people call themselves as Iberian, name of peninsula should be something like “Luso-Iberian”, it’s would more honest since Iberian are the folks who occupied eastern part of peninsula and almost all Andalusia. Current Portugal territory (westernmost part of peninsula) has no relation with the Iberian tribes that existed in the times of Roman Empire

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Interesting!💯

[@elsamanso9479]

👍

[@ecerejo]

It's best to make Castile responsible for some wars because Spain did not exist as we know it today.

[@bernadettevanderploeg9551]

See???. No TV in the bars. People communicate with each other. That is the purpose of going to a bar. Drinking and watching TV you can do that at home.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

True! Let's ban TVs in bars and restaurants (unless there is rugby or surfing on of course).

[@IM-jy2ks]

…& the same happens in South America, to a certain degree.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Between the Brazilians and the Spanish speakers?

[@richlisola1]

I always thought the Portuguese understood Spanish better than the Spanish understand Portuguese-But I wasn’t under the impression that Spanish is widely taught or spoken in Portugal.

[@ericbuckner8182]

Nick your a kick.😉

[@slanwar]

Love "caracois" not eating them for decades now.

[@cmdv42]

😎💯

[@ruisilva3099]

Spain was born only in 1469.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

1479 actually. To be historically correct I should have used Castilian, however I just said Spain for ease of understanding. 👍🏼

[@kms6465]

Makeup in the car. I pulled up at traffic lights years ago & drivef next to me was pulling on her skirt. I averted my eyes.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You gentleman! 👏

[@chicagomike]

Different people with different personality. Totally.

[@vooides]

No

[@lxportugal9343]

@@vooides Yes

[@vooides]

@@lxportugal9343 No, sólo un iletrado diría algo así. Pasas A Garda y es la misma gente. Somos hermanos. Viva Portugal. Puxa Asturies.

[@lxportugal9343]

@@vooides 1) Primeiro, não me insultes 2) Quem já viveu nos dois países sabe que somos diferentes. 3) Portugal existe há quase 1000 anos, não é um acaso, não é um acidente, é porque de facto somos diferentes e não a mesma gente. São 1000 anos caramba, de uma vez por todas metam isso na vossa cabeça

[@fb1000000]

You really got the stop with the clickbait titles

[@AlgarveAddicts]

But they work so well! 😂 It's only click bait if the video isn't about the title...

[@fb1000000]

@@AlgarveAddicts ...

[@slanwar]

But it is true we didn't mix with Spain until we joined the EU, when I was in school we looked at Spain as a country we can't trust and to be fair we are independent because the Brits. Not long ago we saw Madrid's reaction to Catalan's independence referendum which end up in some form of violence and arrests, Franco still lives in a lot of Spaniards.

[@azorian888]

life is better in portugal

[@pauloferreira1813]

Your EGO is the little Spanish that lives inside you. 😁😁😁🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@duartesilva7907]

It's Aljubarrota, not Aljubarotta ;).

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Duarte 👍🏼

[@gustavocarvalho112]

😂

[@Maria-js9ou]

6:51 Portuguese can go to Spain and speak spanish ? No, they speak "portinhol", portuguese with a funny accent, and they think they are speaking spanish

[@antonioribeiro6119]

stop saying that Portugal was occupied bcz it never was.

[@jfjbiscaia]

The Portuguese don't like the Spaniards, the French don't like the Spaniards, the English don't like the Spaniards, the Germans don't like the Spaniards, the Italians don't like the Spaniards, even the Moroccans don't like the Spaniards... but everyone sympathizes with Portugal ! I onder why?

[@AlgarveAddicts]

I think every country in general doesn't like something about other countries, but on a personal level people generally get along really well here in Europe.

[@kikebautista2110]

Cos Spain was a superpower and therfore enemy of other powers..unlike Portugal. French and brits arent loved too...wonder why?

[@jfjbiscaia]

@@kikebautista2110 kkkk. Tipical spanish.

[@kikebautista2110]

@@jfjbiscaia Thats it? No more lies pr faulse statements?

[@lsvmuk]

@@kikebautista2110 Superpower?? Typical Spanish exaggeration! Be careful, you could become a very small empire, if Catalonia goes…

[@bulcito7375]

jajajajaja

[@chrissithlord4760]

They are generically the same peoples.