Spain Travel Tips: Budget Travel Spain
Spain travel tips will help you in your planning for your trip to Spain. By planning in advance you can budget travel Spain.
Spain has a population of over 40 million with the main language as Spanish. The currency currently is 1EURO=1.4369 USD$.
The climate during the summer is clear and hot inland and cooler around the coastal regions. The winter climate inland is cold and cloudy. MadridThe capital is famous for its nightlife that goes into the wee hours of the morning. There have been many reports of traffic jams early in the morning. You may want to check out the Moorish Quarter near The Royal Palace. For you art lovers check out the Museodel Prado. Take a 45 mile ride southwest of Toledo and enjoy the oasis at Parque del Buen Retiro. The roots date back to the 4th century.BarcelonaThe Host of the 1992 Olympics. The city is famous for its narrow alleys in its gothic quarter. If you like Picasso and especially the blue period check out the famous Museu Picasso. You must check out the Balearie Islands which offers sun, sand and ocean to play in.PamplonaiKnown for the famous run with the Bulls. Check out your running skills if you dare. This is a week long San Fernin Festival with parties that last all night long.
Spain has develop renewable sources of energy. You can see the huge wind farms located along the eastern area of Spain.
Spain has many subcultures such as the most famous Basque ETA which has a separatist agenda. There primary focus is political targets.
Local customs four tourist are to dress in shorts unless you are visiting churches and shrines which require more formal dress.
Food: The famous tapas are local sausage, fried fish, shell fish and chicken.
Key Phrases: no=no, yes=si, please-por favor, hello=hola, thank you=gracias, Do you speak English=usted habla ingles
Tipping: Most hotels include a service charge, but bell hops and maids expect a small tip. Cab drivers expect less than a Euro and you can leave small change at bars and restaurants.
I hope these Spain travel tips will be helpful when planning your trip to Spain. Enjoy!
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