Sippin' The Night Away Trivia Quiz

Answer: Transporter bridge

The Vizcaya Bridge is the oldest transporter bridge in the world, having been constructed in 1893. It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site for the 30th session in 2006. The bridge allows cars and pedestrians across to travel between Portugalete and Getxo. Ironically, a nickname for the bridge is Puente Colgante, which is a Spanish term used for a suspension bridge, though the Vizcaya Bridge is not a suspension bridge.

The Kalimotxo was named not too far away, in Algorta. Though red wine and cola was a popular combo for much longer, the Kalimotxo was named in 1972 during a festival, named after the creators, Kalimero and Motxongo.

Answer: James

San Adrian's tunnel is one of many stops along the Way of Saint James, a pilgrimage path leading to the Shrine of Saint James. There are five paths to the shrine, all designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Originally designated in 1993, they were expanded upon and renamed in 2015, and San Adrian Tunnel (or Lizarrate) was included in the designation. The tunnel is naturally occurring; water erosion being the cause of such a feature.

Butano is a refreshing cocktail of patxaran (a sloe flavored liqueur) and orange soda. Patxaran is popular in Navarre and Basque Country, thus fitting for our tour in the region. If you're unfamiliar with patxaran, a similar comparison is sloe gin, as the sloes are what give both spirits their flavor.

Answer: Silk Exchange

Building of the Llotja de la Seda began in 1482, and was completed in 1533. Known as the Silk Exchange in English, this Gothic-style building was used for merchants to sell and trade silk. An inscription along the wall indicates that it was possible to be a good, honest trader of silk. The building became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996 for the 20th session. It had already been a Spanish Cultural Heritage site since 1931.

The Agua de Valencia was first created in 1959 in Valencia, and employs the use of cava. Similar to champagne from France, cava is a white sparking wine from Spain. The Agua De Valencia ("Valencian Water") mixes the cava (champagne CAN be used as substitute, or another sparkling white wine) with orange juice, vodka, and gin.

Answer: Seville

The Royal Alcazar of Seville was originally an Islamic citadel of the 10th century, and continued through the thirteenth century. When Seville was conquered in 1248, the Islamic palace was completely rebuilt and modified where very little Islamic presence remained. When the royal family visits Seville, they stay at the Royal Alcazar. During the 11th session of 1987, the location was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Agua de Sevilla is a refreshing blend of pineapple juice, cava (a variety of sparkling wine), a bit of whiskey and Cointreau, and crushed ice. Several variations are made throughout the region of Seville, with other additions of modifications such as rum and cognac.

Answer: Alhambra

Muhammad I, also known as Ibn al-Ahmar began the building of the Alhambra (meaning "the red one") way back in 1238. The entire complex sits higher than the rest of Granada, and was a separate Islamic city of its own right, complete with shops, houses, a mosque, and even its own tannery. Over the centuries, the city became abandoned (save for some squatters) and ultimately became a well-known tourist attraction. Tourism was largely prompted by the fame received from Washington Irving's "Tales of the Alhambra" in 1832. The Alhambra was declared a Spanish Cultural Heritage site in 1870, and did not become a UNESCO World Heritage Site until the 8th session in 1984.

The rebujito is a popular cocktail all over Andalusia, where it was first created. It is a combination of sherry or other fortified wine and either lemonade or lemon-lime soda. A common fortified wine used in the cocktail is Manzanilla, which is produced in Cadiz.

Answer: Lugo

The Roman Walls of Lugo were built to defend the town back in the third century. Five gates were created for entry, though in the 19th century five more were added due to an expanding population. Dozens of towers line the walls at irregular intervals, whether fully intact or partially intact. During the 24th session of UNESCO, the Roman Walls of Lugo were declared a World Heritage Site, and in 2007, during a ceremony attended by the Chinese Ambassador to Spain, was declared a twin of the Great Wall of China.

Queimada is a unique drink of Galicia made with orujo (a Galician brandy) and includes sugar, lemon and orange peel, and coffee beans. It is traditionally served in a hollowed out pumpkin, and a spell is spoken as it is prepared. It is then set on fire as more brandy is added. The end goal is this ritual is to unite the group drinking it, making for better friends.

Answer: Alicante

The date palm orchards in Elche are collectively known as the Palmeral de Elche. These plants are sadly threatened by climate change, disease, and insects such as the red palm weevil and red date scale. Fortunately, protection efforts have been put in place over the years to keep these orchards as in tact as possible. Efforts increased in 2000 when the Palmeral de Elche was approved as a UNESCO World Heritage Site during the 24th session.

Mesclaet is a sweet cocktail made in Alicante and features the two liquors of cantueso and herbero. Thyme is a present flavor in both of these liquors, though herbero can contain a wide variety of other herbs as well.

Answer: Levantine art

The Rock Art of the Iberian Mediterranean Basin covers much of eastern Spain (Levantine being the translation of "from eastern Spain"), spanning across six regions and sixteen provinces. UNESCO recognized 727 shelters, caves, and ravine walls when they were collectively declared a World Heritage Site for the 22nd session in 1998.

The carajillo is a warm drink popular in much of the world, primarily in Spain and Latin America. The drink is similar to an Irish coffee, and ingredients vary throughout different locations. In Spain, Licor 43 is often used, mixed with the coffee for a delightful warm beverage.

Answer: Tenerife

Teide National Park's focal point is Teide, the highest point in Spain, and third highest volcano in the world (measured from it's ocean floor base). The beautiful scenery around the volcano is not to be missed, though. Plants adorn the park, showing off gorgeous colors such as the red bugloss seen in the picture; these plants can tower up to 10 feet in height. Teide is one of the most visited natural sites in Spain, and in fact one of the most visited national parks in the world. In 2007, for the 31st session, Teide National Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Barraquito cocktails is a layered coffee drink, containing a coffee or espresso, condensed milk, and Licor 43. Locally, barraquito is a term used for just coffee with both regular and condensed milk, so the full cocktail is often referred to as Barranquito Especial. In other regions of Spain, a similar drink was developed; the asiatico.

Ed Sheeran released the song "Tenerife Sea" in 2014, as a reference to a woman's electric blue eyes reminding him of the seas of Tenerife.

Answer: Mallorca

The Serra de Tramuntana is a mountain range on the island of Mallorca, and is unique for the biodiversity present there. There are at least 25 plant species and seven animal species (such as the Majorcan midwife toad) endemic only to the island of Mallorca. This biodiversity attracts many tourists to the area, and a sustainable tourism system has been developed to preserve the region. During the 35th session of UNESCO in 2011, the Serra de Tramuntana was declared a World Heritage Site.

Hierbas de Mallorca is an herbal liqueur, originally used in medicine. It is now served as a digestif, either over ice or in a shot glass. As the name might suggest, the liqueur has a protected designation and can only be made in Mallorca. It is popular in the Balearic Islands, and families in Mallorca often make the hierbas at home with their own recipes.