In Spain, for
tourists there are, whether you want to dive into the bliss of the waves and do
not get up from the sunbed, or delve into the rich history, architecture
seasoned beauty and cultural heritage of this country. Even if you want to ski
- Spain will provide you with that, too.
White sand, shade of verdant palm trees, warm
sun and gentle waves of the Mediterranean Sea - all the famous coastal resorts
of the Costa Dorada, Costa del Sol, Costa Brava, offering guests excellent
service and plenty of entertainment. No less pleasant to relax on the beaches
of the Canary Islands, which blew hot winds Africa and wash waves of the
Atlantic Ocean.
Spain is the second largest in Europe in terms
of attractions included in the UNESCO list. Touch her treasures you can, walk
through the streets of Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Toledo, Granada, visit
museums, churches and art galleries.
Most
mysterious and the most visited country in Europe. The ancient Greeks believed
that there are growing golden apples Hercules, for the Arabs, it was a gateway
to paradise, to Ernest Hemingway, it was the arena in which the story tossed
between deed and tragedy, and in the evening bullfighters fought with death.
This is the country the most beautiful cities, the best museums in the world,
ancient monuments, roads paved by the Romans and the extraordinary diversity of
landscapes. Blowing into the depths of the history of Madrid and Toledo,
elegant Barcelona, amazing beaches of the Mediterranean splendor.
Banks are
usually open weekdays from 8:30 am to 14:00 pm, Saturday from 8:30 to 13:00,
Sunday closed. In the summer, most banks open until 13:00 on weekdays and
closed on Saturdays. Exchange offices at airports and railway stations are
working longer. Travellers checks can be cashed in online stores El Corte
Ingles and 21:00.
Almost all the
shops close in the afternoon, at least three hours. Exception - the big
department stores network El Corte Ingles. Standard hours are from 10:00 to
13:30, 17:00 to 20:00. On Sunday, the shops are closed. On Saturday, many of
the stores are open until noon.
Most museums
are open from 9:30 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00, Monday closed. Some
museums work hours and a day may be different from the standard. Large museums
such as the Prado in Madrid and the Picasso Museum in Barcelona, working
nonstop.
During
national holidays banks, shops and museums are not working.
The transport
system is well developed in Spain: air transport, rail, bus, taxi.
Trains in
Spain are divided into several types, depending on the speed and comfort. Order
tickets for a maximum of 60 days, to buy - at least 5 minutes before the
train's departure, subject to availability.
Bus stations
intercity bus lines have almost all the major cities and resort centers in
Spain.
When planting,
be aware that at the same time and on the same route can be made a few buses,
depending on the number of tickets sold. In this case, the buses are numbered.
A sign of that number is set to the windshield, and the ticket states: coche
(autobus).
Taxis are
usually different light panel with the words "taxi". Flag taximeter
"libre" and / or a green light means that the taxi is available. You
can take a taxi or a free car just stopped in the street, or taking it in the
parking lot.
In the resort cities is better to take a cab in the parking lot, as the
Spanish taxi drivers not made to go around the city in search of passengers.
Payment is made in accordance with the testimony of the taximeter. Fares
increases: at night, on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and holidays. For trips
outside the city to negotiate with the driver before the fare.
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