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You can take a cruise from France or Scandinavian countries to Spain; travel here by air from most of the countries around the globe. The public transportation is well-connected, and you can hire cars and bikes to commute within the city. • Make sure you have all the travel documents in place, have an international licence, and book the rentals in advance. • Spain is known for its food, coffee, art, and easy life. When in Spain greet people before and after lunch. A later dinner is usually followed with a stroll on the street. • Tipping is a common etiquette followed in Spain. You can tip porters, taxi drivers a small amount when you use their service. • It is a good etiquette to carry chocolates and wine when you get invited to anybody’s home for dinner. • Spain has variable climate in different regions. Check the climatic conditions before packing clothes and accessories. • Pick pocketing and bag snatching is common in Spain. Protect your belongings when in public and crowded places. • Do not accept help from strangers on the road. • Do not leave your valuables in the car that you hire. • Women must take care of their safety when travelling alone, as this country is high on sexual harassment cases for women. • Most of the cafés and restaurants in Spain have a Wi-Fi hotspot where you can connect to the internet easily. • You are prohibited from smoking in public areas, public transportations, eating joints, clubs, bars, and cafés. • Follow all the traffic rules when driving in Spain, as you will be charged on spot should there be a traffic offence. • Do not wear shorts in public places or walk home alone in the dark. • Do not eat with your hands. Use a fork even to eat a fruit or a hand food. • Do not get involved in any illegal activities like drugs, as the penalties are grievous in Spain. • Follow all the European dining etiquettes when in Spain. Spain is popular for late dinners. So not expect to dine before 10 pm. • Apart from visiting cities, also visit the countryside towns and villages for sightseeing and tourist activities.
In Spain 16 years of age is the legal drinking age. But if the children are accompanied by parents, they can drink beer or wine.
Website Books Fodor's Spain 2016 (Full-color Travel Guide) by Fodor's Travel Guides
Spain being large in size has a different weather in different regions.
You will find flights from most metro cities in India to get to Europe. You will have to transit at one stop, usually via the UAE or UK. The most popular flight routes usually taken to Spain are either Barcelona or Madrid.
Yes, you need a visa to visit Spain. You can get the Spain Visa or go for the Schengen Visa if you chose to travel to other places in the continent as well.
You need to get your visa ready before you get there, there is no visa on arrival option available. You can either download and print the visa application form online or head to the Spanish Consulate nearest to your city. You will be required to have some documents ready such as passport validation, tickets confirmation,stay confirmation, etc. Once the consulate approves your document, your visa will be given in a week or two.
The currency used in Spain is called the Euro and the currency code is EUR. The most popular currency exchange is from the USD to EUR, with the exchange rate being USD $1.19 = EUR 1. In terms of Indian currency, EUR 1 = INR 76.40. It is always advisable to get your money exchanged at the airport as they always have good currency exchange rates. However, if you happen to need to exchange some money once you are in Spain, the postal banks in postal offices offer the best rates. You tend to lose about 8% to 10T when exchanging at banks or exchange booths.
Spain being large in size, has many destinations to visit with Madrid and Barcelona being the most popular. Even the lesser visited destinations like Ibiza is now growing on the rise as a popular destination among youngsters. Here is a list of the major tourist attractions in Spain:
There are a plethora of things that you can do during your visit to Spain. Some of which are:
Spain offers its own variety of dishes with a unique taste. The local food of Spain mainly consists of Tapas, Empanadas, Tortilla, Spanish Omelletes, Patata Bravas and Paellas. Some of the best places to taste this food are:
Spain provides very convenient modes of public transports. While private transport like taxi can take you directly to the doorstep of your destination, public transport turns out to be way cheaper. The modes of transport available in Spain are:
The fares may vary according to the city you are in. You could also purchase card packages which may be cheaper.
No particular vaccination against illness is required to travel to Spain. However, it is advisable to have had the tetanus shot or any other vaccination program usually recommended before travel to any place.
The local language of Spain is Spanish. Some of the commonly used greetings and sentences that maybe helpful for you are:
Spain has quite a few good shopping places. Some of the best ones are:
La Tomatina is a popular festival that takes place on the last Wednesday of every August. It takes place at the Valencian town of Bunol, East of Spain. It is a festival where tomatoes are thrown at each other purely for fun. The fight lasts for about an hour, after which fire trucks hose down the participants and the whole place with water. Participants are required to buy a ticket to enter the arena and participate in this fun fight.
Spain being on the coastal region has long stretches of beaches, each special for its own reason. Some of the famous beaches in Spain are:
Spain has a couple of islands perfect for a getaway. Some of the famous islands of Spain are:
Spain delights in the fact that it has one of the most happening and varied night life scenes in the world. From Madrid’s city lights on all night to Ibiza’s beach parties buzzing with energy, Spain celebrates every night like it’s a festival. Some of the best places to experience nightlife are:
A country as large as Spain has 17 regions with varied geography and culture. Some top destinations to visit in Spain are:
Spain is already a well known tourist destination in Europe, however, it is also picking up as a honeymoon destination. Given its remarkable coastlines, buzzing cities, tranquil towns and a lot of budget friendly activities to do, Spain is a great spot to explore and unwind at for young couples. Some of the romantic things that can be done in Spain are:
Spain is quite rich in history and has numerous monuments built and left from the period of the Romans and Moors. Some of the must visit monuments in Spain are:
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