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Popular image of Spain as a country of flamenco, korridy, tapas bars and solemn Easter processions in the slightest does not reflect the diversity of this land. There are four official languages, there are two great cities of almost equal importance, and the landscape more varied than in any other European country.
Spain is a country which for the Greeks was the ground, where Hercules' golden apples grew, and for the Arabs the first floor of heaven. For writers of history is the arena in which the feast of the gods were intertwined with tragedies, and bullfighters flirted with death in the afternoon sun. There are many places in the world so much that stimulate the imagination.
Spain is the climate varies from cool and rainy in north-west after a hot and dry in the plains of Andalusia. Summer throughout the country except the north coast is hot and sunny. In winter, the mainland area of Catalonia is rainy and relatively cold. For the remainder of the year the weather is more variable. Generally it is sunny most of the month, but you must take into account the fact that there are niesłoneczne days in Spain.
Autumn and spring are pleasant seasons. This is a very good time to visit Spain. Average temperatures are: V - 22 o C, IX - 225 o C, X - 20 o C. In spring there is heavy rainfall, but most days are dry and sunny, lush and green.
Culture of Spain is the result of interaction over the centuries the various areas of influence. They were mainly Roman culture, the legacy of the Kingdom of the Visigoths and the influence of Muslim. This translates into incredible wealth and cultural diversity of contemporary Spain. This confirms the fact that Spain is ranked as second among the countries with the highest number of entries to the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Spaniards greet and say goodbye to strangers at bus stops, in elevators, stores or other public places. Often talk to strangers. When greeting, and at each meeting, shake hands. Women meeting is usually a kiss on both cheeks, and friends and family, kiss or hug briefly.
In Spain, most scholars in the school language is English and French. Visiting tourist regions can meet many people who speak fluent in those languages.
Visas and passports of citizens of EU countries need only a valid identity card (or passport) issued by their country. Student card - Tarjeta de Estudiante - can be obtained at the district police station with a valid passport, visa (issued by the Spanish consulate in the country of origin), a certificate of plant maintenance during the stay, health insurance and a certificate officially attended a recognized school.
EU citizens coming for longer than 90 days must strive for a residence permit, which involves the settlement of the ongoing formalities for some time. People who know before leaving that their stay is longer than that provided permission can save yourself trouble in dealings with the consulate in the country of residence.
To Spain to bring prescription drugs. Although pharmacies are fully stocked, and many medicines can be bought without a prescription, some formulations may not be available. In Spain, does not honor the prescriptions in other countries. Counter medicines are available in Farmacias marked green cross, usually in the form of neon.
National health insurance covers the costs of treatment of citizens of the European Union. Before going abroad you must obtain form E111. There is also a Spanish ASTES insurance policy covering all the costs of treatment and hospitalization due to illness or accident during their stay in Spain. This created and distributed by the State and supported by 80 private companies insurance policy for visitors to fully cover the costs of the hotel (if the extension of stay is recommended by your doctor), returning to the country, and even loss of luggage.
Tap water you can drink without fear, but bottled water is no better taste and is widely available. Food is usually unfit for consumption, although it should retain some caution. The better to avoid the premises of cheap seafood on Sunday and Monday (may not be as fresh as they should) and watch out for dishes containing raw eggs.
Spain is not more dangerous than other cosmopolitan country, but it is good to keep some precautionary measures. Probably the biggest problem is the theft of handbags and pickpockets. Better to avoid showing the cash and do not carry a passport (rather have a photocopy). Never leave valuables in a parked car.
The main hotbed of conflict is the Basque country, Catalonia, who is fighting for secession from Spain and the acquisition of an independent state. Conflict opera about an underground organization ETA.
Spain is a member of the Schengen Agreement. So there are no border controls between countries that have signed and implemented the treaty. But beware: not all EU members have signed the Schengen treaty, and not all Schengen members belong to the European Union.
Airports in Spain are divided into sections, "Schengen" and "non-Schengen, which serve passengers with the appropriate zone. One of the main airport is Madrid airport Barjas. It is located 16km outside the city. Regular bus lines connect it with an underground bus terminal at Plaza Colón. There is also an underground connection.
In Spain's rail system is modern and reliable. Most trains are brand new. Delays are rare. There are many ways to save on train tickets in Spain. You should ask the travel agencies to offer Eurailpass and Dias Azules.
There are many bus connections with major cities in Hiszapnii. More and more and more popular, however, private network connections, which become an interesting alternative, especially for financial reasons.
Spain's road network has a total length of nearly 320 thousand. km, including two thousand. toll roads. Depending on where and where to aim, is the most convenient route north: Germany and Belgium to Paris and then through Bayonne to San Sebastian and south: the Czech Republic, southern Germany, Switzerland, France (Perpignann) to Barcelona.
One of the cheapest forms of getting to Spain is the low cost airlines. Promotional offers are often very beneficial, and we constantly monitor the carriers in the industry.
Domestic flights operate: Iberia - the Spanish national airline, Spanair and Air Europa. For the most frequented airports are: Madrid, A Coruña, Palma de Mallorca, Malaga, Murcia, Barcelona, Jerez de la Frontera, Seville, Valencia, Bilbao, Alicante, Santiago de Compostela, Vigo and Gran Canaria.
Spanish trains are different classes. Prices are rising along with the comfort of. Top rail services provide train AVE. Travel from Madrid to Seville takes 2h. 30min. Talgo, T200, Alaris and Euromed is a quick and easy coffee. Each of them operates on a specified route. A little less comfortable they are Arco and InterCity.
Intercity bus lines are equipped with air conditioning, video, and sometimes the toilet. They are cheaper than trains and often stop along the way giving passengers time to eat and stretch your legs. There are many private bus companies that offer trips to most major cities. Cost to create an average of 8 € per 100km.
In big cities such as Barcelona move a car is not only expensive but also very annoying. Penalties for improper parking start at 85 €. Having a road map is a necessity, although it does not guarantee a smooth arrival for the purpose of. Many streets are one-way, and turns to the left is much rarer than in the right. Moving around by car makes sense only if you're going to get from one city to another. When navigating within the agglomeration take advantage of public transportation.
Spain is a paradise for cyclists, judging by how many cyclists can be found in cities. Bike path stretching hundreds of kilometers. It is fast and comfortable form of travel in Spain.
District post offices operate from 9:00 am to 14:30 on weekdays and some are also open on Saturday mornings. All are closed on Sundays. Stamps offices in addition to shops selling tobacco (estancos). They can be recognized by brown-gold mark with the word "Tabacos". Are very useful place where except for tobacco products may be obtain in all stationery and even weighed before sending a letter to find out how to buy stamps.
For urban buses to enter the front door and gets out of the rear. Earlier press a bell to give the driver a sign that he wants to get off. Tickets can be purchased either from the driver as well as information booths and bus.
Acceptable forms of payment are cash, travelers checks, credit cards. Personal checks are reluctantly accepted in shops, even if they can be implemented in local branches.
Spain has always been known for its craftsmanship, from the colorful, hand-embroidered scarves by leather and suede shoes exported to a wide. The main department stores and shops for tourists are concentrated in large urban centers. The most popular are: ABC Serrano, Gallery del Prado, the Mercado Puerta de Toledo Shopping and Fashion Mulicentros. More exclusive salons and boutiques are located mostly in buildings along the side streets.
From Spain, we bring crafts, such as guitars, fans or flamenco shoes. Both are sold in large cities. Are also highly valued filigree metal products and ceramic tiles. Over the laces are known from the Sierra de Gata, carved wooden violin.
Can be imported free of duty the following things: personal belongings, such as jewelry, laptop computer, camera, etc.. For people from EU countries there are no restrictions on commercial items. Visitors from outside the EU may bring in duty free: 200 papierosów/100 cygaretek/50 cigars or 250g tobacco, 1 liter of alcohol 22%, a limited amount of perfume, coffee and tea.
Hotel facilities in Spain are deployed in an optimal manner. In the Madrid over 60tys. beds, so everyone will find something suitable to your needs. Hotels are divided into five categories identified by the appropriate number of stars.
Skoromne hostels are and have from 1 to 3 stars. They are a great option for people who prefer low-cost travel. Prices in hostels may vary depending on the season. Breakfast is usually not included in the room.
In Spain there are over 600 campsites, mostly located on the coast and on the outskirts of cities. Almost all are equipped with running water and electricity, many of them also has shops, restaurants, swimming pools and other amenities. Summer campers are often overcrowded. Please note that the Spaniards, who spend holidays on campsites, looking for fun rather than peace and companionship.
For longer stays is becoming increasingly popular renting furnished flats. This option is not owned by the cheapest, dumb is a highly convenient solution.
When planning trips outside Madrid, the best reserve a space in one of paradorów (state-owned hotels) on the route. Their network, planned in 1926. created in the 70. Ministry of Information and Tourism. Took over the declining castles and palaces and turns them into charming comfortable but not too expensive hotels.
Spaniards are passionate about their kitchen. Spanish food can be described as very light with lots of vegetables. Spaniard's menu abounds with a variety of meat and fish, and shuns the use of many types of spices. Used are of high quality ingredients that are truly delicious dishes.
Spaniards usually eat a light breakfast before going to work, and then during the afternoon break to allow the dough, churros (fried pastries longitudinal fat) or pincho de tortilla (a piece of potato omelette served with crispy bread). The first afternoon aperitivo is a season when the bar cabinets there is a large selection of tapas. The next time it comes with snacks 20:00 - normally makes move from one bar to another, costing the proposed favorites.
In Spain, tapas are usually washed down with beer from a keg (una cana de cervenza) or with a small bottle (botellin) or a small glass of red or white wine. Must also try dry sherry (fino or jerez). Particularly interesting drinks are also famous anisette, sloe liqueur, herbal aguardientes and Ponches.
Restaurants in Spain as well as hotels, are divided into five categories (symbols forks). In addition to the work bares restaurants, or institutions serving alcohol on any occasion where you can order everything from coffee and cola after bocadillo (sandwich with crispy bread) and sandwich (regular white sandwich bread). Masones a tavern with a typical range for such places. Cansas de comidas, or cafeterias - an informal and inexpensive restaurants. In modern cafeterias throughout the day, you can eat toast and hot meals. There are, of course fastfoody and pizzerias.
Cost of service in restaurants are not usually included in the price of a meal, it is customary to leave the "rest" (0,30-0,60 € per person) in a container in a regular restaurant and a few cents in the ordinary bar. The elegant restaurant is to leave 10% of the bill.
The most popular holiday regions are: Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca, Costa del Azahar, Costa de la Luz, Costa Dorada, Balearic and Canary Islands off the African coast.
Alhambra, Generalife gardens, a fortress in Granada Albaicín
Burgos Cathedral
El Escorial monastery and palace near Madrid
Historic Aqueduct in Segovia and Oviedo
Historic Santiago de Compostela
Historic churches Avila with extra
Historic Toledo
Historic Cáceres
Seville Cathedral
Historic Salamanca
Poblet Abbey
Archaeological Team in Merida
Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Guadalupe
Pilgrimage road to Santiago de Compostela
The historic walled city of Cuenca
Silk Exchange (Lonja de la Seda) in Valencia
gold mines Las Médulas
Palace of Catalan Music (Palau de la Música Catalana), and the hospital of St.. Paul (Sant Pau), Barcelona
The monasteries of San Millan Yuso and Suso
Rock art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula
University and the historic district in Alcalá de Henares
Atapuerca Archaeological Site
Team Catalan Romanesque Churches of the Vall de Boí
Roman walls of Lugo
Renaissance historical complexes Úbeda and Baeza
Vizcaya Bridge
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Art lovers should visit at least some of the obligatory Spanish museums. In Madrid, including the Museo del Prado of the world's largest collection of Spanish paintings, Corto de Arte Reina Sofia, the art of the twentieth century. Palau Nacional in Barcelona with a collection of works of Romanesque and Gothic. The Museo Guggenheim Bilbao devoted to contemporary art.
To objects associated with the nature of the UNESCO World Heritage list are:
Altamira Cave
Garajonay National Park
Donana National Park
Ibiza, biodiversity and cultural
Palm grove in Elche
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February is the month of carnival. Those best can be seen in Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Cadiz. In March, the entire country is the Holy Week (Semana Santa), which is connected with organized processions in every city.
April is the month of trade fair in Seville, with dancing and fighting bulls.
In June, in Granada, Toledo and the Canary Islands is celebrated on the feast of Corpus Christi.
In August is the International Copa Del Rey - Palma de Mallorca. The fastest sailing ships he admires King Juan Carlos. On 15 August the whole of Spain is celebrated on the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
In autumn, the season will go silent, celebrates the harvest. In the first place is the wine. In Jerez de la Frontera vintage citizens in the first week of September.
Considerable attention is paid to Christmas and Easter. Another is m.in. Labour Day - 1 May, Constitution Day - December 6, and National Day - 12 October.
Takes place in May International Festival Flamenco. One of the most important events of the season is the Fiesta de San Isidro in Madrid bull fighting.
July and August, several events this month at the head of the fiesta. Known carnival in Pamplona, International Festival of Music and Dance in Granada, Seville Guitar Festival and many others.
In the last two weeks of September the Film Festival in San Sebastian. Another event with the beautiful tradition is Iberflora in Valencia, which is a review of the most beautiful flowers
Thinking about entertainment in Spain can not fail to take account of Ibiza. It is one of the most famous nightlife spots in Europe, the clubbing scene of non-equal. Majorca holiday resorts are not far behind, just as she Panama. In Menorca is much calmer.
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