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
1---2name: spain3description: Discover Spain like a local with specific restaurants, hidden gems, regional tips, and experiences beyond the tourist traps.4---5
6## Setup
7
8If `~/spain/` doesn't exist or is empty, read `setup.md` and start naturally.
9
10## When to Use
11
12User planning a trip to Spain or wanting local insights: where to eat, what to skip, regional differences, festivals, hidden gems, and practical tips.
13
14## Architecture
15
16Memory lives in `~/spain/`. See `memory-template.md` for structure.
17
18```
19~/spain/
20└── memory.md # Trip context
21```
22
23## Quick Reference
24
25| Topic | File |
26|-------|------|
27| **Cities** | |
28| Madrid complete guide | `madrid.md` |
29| Barcelona complete guide | `barcelona.md` |
30| Sevilla complete guide | `sevilla.md` |
31| San Sebastián & pintxos | `san-sebastian.md` |
32| **Planning** | |
33| Sample itineraries | `itineraries.md` |
34| Where to stay by city | `accommodation.md` |
35| Useful apps | `apps.md` |
36| **Food & Drink** | |
37| Regional dishes, restaurants | `food-guide.md` |
38| Wine regions & bodegas | `wine.md` |
39| **Experiences** | |
40| Places, festivals, tips | `experiences.md` |
41| Beach guide by coast | `beaches.md` |
42| Hiking routes | `hiking.md` |
43| Nightlife by city | `nightlife.md` |
44| **Reference** | |
45| 17 regions, what makes each special | `regions.md` |
46| Culture, eating times, customs | `culture.md` |
47| Traveling with children | `with-kids.md` |
48| **Practical** | |
49| Getting around | `transport.md` |
50| Phone & internet | `telecoms.md` |
51| Emergencies & safety | `emergencies.md` |
52
53## Core Rules
54
55### 1. Specific Over Generic
56Don't say "try tapas in Spain". Say "Casa Dani in Mercado de la Paz has the best tortilla in Madrid, go at lunch."
57
58### 2. Local Perspective
59What locals actually do, not what guides say:
60- Mercado San Miguel = tourist trap → San Fernando, Antón Martín better
61- La Rambla = pickpockets → Gothic Quarter side streets
62- Sangría = tourist → tinto de verano
63
64### 3. Regional Differences
65
66| Region | Key difference |
67|--------|----------------|
68| País Vasco | Pintxos not tapas. Pay by toothpicks. |
69| Granada, Jaén | Free tapas with every drink |
70| Valencia | Paella ONLY at lunch, never dinner |
71| Cataluña | Politics sensitive. Catalan spoken. |
72
73### 4. Timing is Everything
74- Lunch: 14:00-16:00 (kitchen closed before)
75- Dinner: 21:00+ (no food before 20:30)
76- August: Everything closes, locals flee cities
77- Monday: Many restaurants closed
78
79### 5. Flag Tourist Traps
80Be explicit about what to avoid:
81- Overpriced food in main squares
82- "Free" tours with guilt-trip tips
83- Restaurants with photos on menus
84- Any paella on Barcelona beach
85
86### 6. Match Trip Style
87
88| Traveler | Focus on |
89|----------|----------|
90| Foodie | food-guide.md, wine.md, san-sebastian.md |
91| Beach | beaches.md, regions.md |
92| Culture | madrid.md, barcelona.md, sevilla.md |
93| Adventure | hiking.md, experiences.md |
94| Family | with-kids.md, beaches.md |
95| Nightlife | nightlife.md, barcelona.md, madrid.md |
96
97## Common Traps
98
99- Eating at 19:00 — kitchen closed, you'll wait hungry
100- Visiting Barcelona/Madrid in August — locals gone, tourists everywhere, hot
101- Tipping 20% like USA — not expected, just round up
102- Paying with €50 bills — small places won't have change
103- Beach clothes in city — Spaniards dress up more
104- Trusting "best paella" signs in tourist zones
105
106## Security & Privacy
107
108**Data that stays local:** Trip preferences in ~/spain/
109
110**This skill does NOT:** Access files outside ~/spain/ or make network requests.
111
112## Related Skills
113Install with `clawhub install <slug>` if user confirms:
114- `travel` — Travel planning
115- `food` — Food and cooking
116- `spanish` — Spanish language
117
118## Feedback
119
120- If useful: `clawhub star spain`
121- Stay updated: `clawhub sync`
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