SPIRITS IN SPAIN

Spain is known worldwide for its parties. From traditional festivals (eg Fallas of Valencia, Seville Easter week (which is also celebrated throughout the Spanish territory), The San Fermin in Pamplona, La Tomatina Buñol in Valencia. Etc.) to music festivals as the FIB (Festival Internacional de Benicassim in Castellon among others), or Macro-clubs (such as Pacha in Ibiza and other) to the Macro-Bottellon (large gatherings in parks, squares, car parks, universities "organized" by teenagers and young people in several Spanish cities to drink huge amounts of alcohol, listening to music in their cars.
All this gives an impression that the Spanish are a group of alcoholics. And even if it is true that the culture of alcohol is deeply rooted in Spain.
It is common to eat with a glass of beer or wine, to have a beer (or two) after work in one of the many bars. Just as consuming alcohol at festivals. That does not mean that we are always drunk and usually drink in moderation (there are exceptions).
In Spain is allowed to drink on the street, in 2002 an attempt was made to approve the law known as "anti-botellón." Prohibiting the consumption on the street and regulating the hours of alcohol sales, but for its criticisms, did not get approved. Although different regions such as Valencia, Madrid, Basque Country, among others made ​​their own legal regulations that prohibit the sale of alcohol to go, from 10 pm to 6 am and limit consumption on the street with fines of up to 300 Euros (although it is very strange that get fined if you're not doing botellon, because the standard is intended only to stop it).
Spanish law currently prohibits the sale and consumption of alcohol to under 18 years (although not successful, because the average age at which young Spanish begin to drink and smoke as the statistics are 13 years old), until about years, were allowed to consume over 16 drinks with less than 18% alcohol.
Spanish law also bans drinking alcohol on public transport in city (buses and intercity public, metro, trains and even airplanes) but it's funny because in the planes and in long-distance trains, there is usually a bar service that selling alcohol
Alcohol can be found in supermarkets, grocery stores (and other), in bars, cafes, restaurants, pubs, clubs, beach bars, even in the street, we find people selling without a license some cold beer.
The most popular spirits in Spain are beer and wine (which are drunk in any situation and their consumption is not too frowned upon), cava (champagne national) usually consumed in special celebrations, although it is quite common. And the stronger drinks, usually are reserved for moments of parties (either the weekends or festivals).
In addition, each region of Spain has its own typical spirits, some of which are drunk on their own and others, accompanied with soft drinks, water or in mixed drinks or "cubatas" (drinks that generally have a part alcohol and two soft drink).

 Despite being one of the most famous Spanish beers in the world, is not one of the favorites in Spain, picture made by me