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Spain is a land of sunshine and proud people, flamenco music and wine. The majestic countryside is carpeted with olive trees and vineyards and the cities are rich with an exciting heritage. Throughout Spain there are luxurious castle hotels, gorgeous religious festivals, and dramatic bullfights. The food is excellent, the beaches superb and the art and architecture reflect the glory of Spain’s history.



COUNTRY INFORMATION
  • Area: 505,957 square kilometers/195,358 square miles
  • Population: 40,200,000 inhabitants
  • Capital City: Madrid
  • Currency: Euro
  • Languages: Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician and others regional languages
  • Time Zones: Continental Spain - GMT +1 in winter; GMT +2 in summer. The Canary Islands - GMT in winter; GMT +1 in summer
  • Country Phone Code: 34
  • Electricity: 220 volts, European 2 round pins.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Country member of the European Union
A valid passport is required.
Under the Schengen agreement, there are no more customs controls for travellers going to Spain if they come from another country member of the European Union, wathever their nationality.

Weather
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USEFUL INFORMATION

National Public Holidays: New Year’s Day (Jan. 1st); Epiphany (Jan. 6th); St Joseph’s Day* (Mar. 19th); Maundry Thursday* (Mar. 28th); Good Friday (Mar. 29th); Easter Monday* (Apr. 1st); Labor Day (May 1st); Assumption (Aug. 15th); National Day (Oct. 12th); All Saints’ Day (Nov. 1st); Constitution Day (Dec. 6th); Immaculate Conception* (Dec. 8th); Christmas Day (Dec. 25th). *In some regions

Tipping: Service charges are included but a 10% tip in restaurants, hotels and taxis is advisable.

Banks Opening Hours: Monday-Friday from 8.30 am to 2 pm. Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm

Health: No vaccination is necessary.
Domestic Airlines: Iberia, Spanair, Binter, Air Europa, Air Nostrum