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| Spain |
Famous for the sun, sea, beaches and tapas. But surely
as popular for it's culture, history and beautiful countryside...
An unique destination, due to its rich history and cultural heritage, diverse
landscape and varied gastronomy. Here you will find green, hilly country
side with pastures and small fishing harbours to the mountains with permanent
snow, like the Sierra Nevada or the Pyrenees. From the steep rocky coast
to the busy beaches of the Costa's, from the worldly towns to the small
middle ages villages inland.
The diversity and the contrasts which characterize Spain can also been seen
in the culture. The country is strewn with interesting cultural sights,
each with it's own influences: Celtic, Iberian, Greek-Roman, Moors.
The Spanish people enjoy a lively culture, with it's many folk festivals
and in the music and dance (think of the 'Flamenco' in Andalusia or the
somewhat gentler Sardana in Cataluña), each region with it's own festivals
and customs. On top of which Spain has excellent cuisine: olives & olive
oil, tapas, fish and shell fish paella, wine, sherry and above all a many
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National Holidays |
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2006
| New Year’s Day |
1 January |
| Twelfthnight |
6 January |
| San José |
19 March |
| Holy Week (Semana Santa) |
20-27 March |
| Maundy Thursday |
24 March |
| Good Friday |
25 March |
| Easter Sunday and Monday |
27 and 28 March |
| Labour Day |
1 May |
| Whit Sunday and -Monday |
15 and 16 May |
| Sacraments day (Corpus Christi) |
26 May |
| Maria Ascension day |
15 August |
| All Saints |
1 November |
| Day of the constitution |
6 December |
| Immaculate Conception |
8 December |
| Christmas |
25 December |
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Temperature |
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| Northern
Spain (Barcelona) |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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Average Max. Temp.(ºC)
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12,5 |
13,5 |
15,5 |
18 |
21,5 |
25 |
28 |
27 |
25 |
20 |
16,5 |
13 |
| Average Min. Temp.(deg;C) |
6,5 |
7 |
9 |
11 |
14 |
18 |
21 |
21 |
19 |
15 |
10,5 |
7,5 |
Place temprature: Barcelona
| Southern
Spain (Andalusia) |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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Average Max. Temp.(ºC)
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15,5 |
17,5 |
20,5 |
23,5 |
26,5 |
32 |
36 |
36 |
32 |
25,5 |
20 |
16 |
| Average Min. Temp.(deg;C) |
5,5 |
6,5 |
9 |
11 |
13,5 |
17,5 |
20 |
20 |
18 |
14 |
10 |
7 |
Place temprature: Sevilla |
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Opening hours |
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Opening times can vary
from place to place, but as a general rule they are as follows:
- Shops: Open Mon. to Fri. from 09.00 a.m. to 13.30 p.m. and from 16.30
from 20.00 p.m. In toeristisch places often longer.
- Banks: Open Mon. to Fri. from 08.30 to 14.30 p.m. Some are open on
Saturday from 08.30 to 13.00 p.m. Post offices: Open Mon. to Fri. from
09.00 to 14.00 p.m.
- Museums: In general closed on Monday.
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Special interest |
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Special interest
- The Salvador Dalí Foundation provides basic information on the three
museums (opening times, prices, access routes, special features of each
museum, and so forth).
Salvador Dali Foundation
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Other |
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Other
- Experience the best of Portugal and Spain on a bike! Mountain Biking
(Guided only) & Road Cycling (Guided and Self-Guided). Independent
bike tours 1 to 15 days long! Quality bike rentals.
BikeIberia
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