Who where, and we to Spain.
Who where, and we to Spain.
This surprising country, the native land of serenades where live Don Kihoty
And Don ZHuany, always drew to itself attention of tourists.
Ancient monuments and magnificent beaches, picturesque folklore,
Fascinating bullfight will leave indelible impressions About the CLIMATE
And GEOGRAPHY we Will repeat well forgotten with school years. Territory
Spain makes 505 955 sq. km, its big part is on
Iberian peninsula, and other occupy located to
To the east from it Balearsky and Canary Islands. Pirenejsky
The peninsula is separated from hot Africa by strait of Gibraltar
In the width of only 14 kilometres. The country is divided on some
Provinces, each of which possesses rich historical and
Cultural heritage.
For Spain the subtropical climate from the soft short is characteristic
In the winter (+4... +12п?п ) and in the dry hot summer (+24... +28п?п ).
The temperature of water from June till October is in limits
+20... +23п?п , in October-November air and water progrety almost
Equally, time-nitsa makes only 1 degree (+21... +20п?п and
+18... +17п?п ).
Necessities to be reserved by warm clothes, going on
The coast of Spain for a long time, is not present any, but being in the internal
Regions of this country, it is necessary to be ready both to a cold, and to a heat.
Time in Spain lags behind from Moscow at 2 o'clock, on Canary Islands
At 3 o'clock.
The STATE And LANGUAGE live In Spain more than 40 million
The person, average population density - 80 inhabitants on 1 sq. km. In
Conformity with the Constitution of 1998 Spain represents
Socially-democratic and a lawful state, the form
Which boards the parliamentary monarchy is. The king and
The government are in Madrid, here settle down
Legislature - the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies.
In all territory of the country speak on kastilskom an adverb, but in
Each province there is a language on which communicate
Local residents: in Catalonia - Catalan, in Galicia - galijsky,
In Basque Provinces - basksky, in Valensiansky Community -
valensijsky.
The VISA visa Cost to Spain - $40, also is made out it for 2
Weeks. That it to receive, it is necessary for you to hand over the passport, 2
Photos 3я 4 and to fill the questionnaire in which it is necessary to specify
First name, middle initial, last name in a Latin transcription, a surname at a birth, date and
The birthplace, nationality, children if they go with you and
Are entered in your passport, a home address and phone, a place of job,
Post, office number, the trip purpose.
At registration of entrance of children there are some nuances, about
Which you can learn in tour agency. If the child leaves with
One of parents, the power of attorney from the father or mother (is necessary in
Dependences on a situation), and also copies of the marriage certficate or
Divorce.
NATIONAL CURRENCY Monetary unit of Spain - peseta (pta). In
The reference there are denominations 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000 pesetas, and also
Coins 1, 5, 10, 25, 100, 200, 500 pesetas. An approximate dollar exchange rate
1 to 140-145 pesetas.
Paper denominations (but not coins) can be exchanged in any
To hotel, in large department store or shopping centre, in a camping.
Probably, from you take commission fee for the rendered services. With
9 till 13 o'clock (and in resort zones since morning till the late evening)
Exchange can be carried out in any bank or savings bank.
The Overwhelming majority of Spaniards professes TRADITIONS
Catholic religion, but a freedom of worship here
It is guaranteed by the Constitution.
In clothes there are no special rules. Usually Spaniards
Have no habit to put on very officially, going on
Rest with friends, all here depends on a place, a habit and
Circumstances in each concrete case.
In Spain, as well as in many other things the countries if you are happy
Quality of service, it is accepted to give tip. As a rule, it
5-10 % from the sum which you pay at restaurant, a bar, a taxi.
It is possible not to give, but tip is considered as a good form sign.
Here you can hire the car. Rent Renuald Clio
Or Ford Fiesta will manage to you on the average in $55 a day. At
The contract conclusion it is necessary to show the passport, Russian
Driving licence (the experience not less than year) and to bring pledge $50-100,
Which to you will return, as soon as you will return the car. As to you
Hand over the car with a full tank, to return it it is necessary in same
Kind.
The gasoline litre costs approximately 128 pesetas. In case of failure you
Should contact rolling firm and call police (phone
091).
Independently to eliminate breakages it is not recommended.
Spain is famous for the beaches, many of which are noted
Dark blue flag for the cleanliness and obustroennost. In Kosta it is gallant
Wonderful beaches and small bays of unusual beauty with the wild
Rocky sites, on Kosta del Maresme beaches spacious with
Every possible entertainments, and Kosta Daurada it is known for the long
Golden sandy coast. Kosta the Form has received the
The name for white sea sand. All beaches in Spain free,
But for umbrella and plank bed hire nevertheless it is necessary to pay about $3
In day.
In this country like holidays which are marked joyfully,
Flashingly and with the big imagination. In February traditionally passes
Carnival with masks, motleys, here you will see
Giants and devils. The March carnival in Valencia is well-known not
Only impulsiveness and an invention, but also fire yes gunpowder: here
It is necessary to burn the stuffed animals called "ninots". In the Holy Week
There pass solemn beautiful processions of religious brotherhoods, and in
April in Seville - original national fair. It is a lot of and summer
Holidays: at Night of Sacred Juan you will see parade of fires, and in
The holiday the Dignity-fermina in Pamplona occurs run of bulls on streets
Cities at mass participation of the people. From August till October pass
Every possible big festivals and guljanija. Christmas as though
Puts end under an annual cycle of holidays.
The ETHNIC CUISINE the Spanish cuisine is very various.
Classical dish "paella" not only in different provinces, but also at
Each mistress prepares in own way. This friable rice,
Impregnated with every possible aromas in a combination to gifts of the sea and
The chicken - the present symphony. Spaniards like spicy, sated
Spices and vegetables of a sauce and sauces.
Wine - a basic element of local kitchen. For example, "Rohi"
Wins first place in the world market, and "Ribera del Duero",
"Penedis" and "La Mancha" last years have considerably improved the
Flavouring qualities. The basic centre of manufacture Spanish "Kavy"
(Sparkling wine of type of champagne) is in area Penedisa in
Catalonia, and also in Kastile.
Recently in Spain beer uses a great demand,
With it wash down sandwiches and snack. Light Spanish beer always
Moves very cold. Like here anisette, pacharan
(Tincture from the berries growing in Navarre), fruit liquors and
Apple sidr.
RESORTS Catalonia uniting Kosta Is gallant, Kosta del
Maresme and Kosta Druada, is one of the most known
Tourist zones in Europe. This ideal place for those who
Likes the nature, beaches, is interested in culture and history, here
It is pleasant to have a rest with children. 74 local beaches are noted by the Dark blue flag
For cleanliness and obustroennost. Catalans very hospitable
The people. Kosta It is gallant (in a translation from Spanish means "the wild
The protogenic coast ") is the world of medieval monuments of times
The Roman legions, one of the most fantastic coasts. Rocky
Coast and rocks, mysterious grottoes and caves, sandy beaches,
Small settlements of fishermen, bays and lagoons which seem
Not subject to time, involve here not only tourists, but also
Poets and writers. You are waited by unique possibility
To taste local wines and liquors in typical Spanish
Vegetable marrow. Here there is all for employment by water kinds of sports.
Loret de Mar - the largest tourist centre at coast
Kosta It is gallant. Widely developed network of hotels with set of bars,
Restaurants, discos, shops. Near to a city is
The largest park of water attractions. Blanes was once fishing
Small village. Now it is known enough resort with long
Strip of beaches and rather silent atmosphere. Here it is surprising
Are combined charm of the Middle Ages with a rough rhythm of the modern
Lives, are quite often arranged representations of national dances,
And in July - competitions of fireworks. Malgrat de Mar and Santa
Suzana are united by the general brisk quay. Both cities share
On a historical and modern part. You can admire
Constructions of XVI century, magnificent country houses and palaces. Everyone
Thursday in Malgrat de Mar sales of the goods are spent.
Tossa de Mar also will amaze you with medieval constructions,
Picturesque coast and sea landscapes. Here there is a museum
With a perfect collection of Catalan artists, but is and
Mark's products Walked.
Barcelona - historical capital of Catalonia with two-thousand-year
History and the unique architecture, which first constructions
Have appeared still B.C. You can see shone fountains
With musical effects, the biggest in Europe an aquarium, where
All inhabitants of the Mediterranean, and also exotic are presented
Aquarian small fishes to tickle the nerves on the grasping
Bullfight performance.
In Figejrase, the native land of El Salvador of the Distance, the grandiose is constructed
Museum in which the considerable part of its jobs is collected.
Kosta the Form will present to you weight of impressions of excursions:
Visiting of safari Verhel where it is possible to see predatory animals,
Exotic birds and dolphins, a trip by an excursion train on
To narrow-gauge railway, medieval knightly tournament, Vault visiting
Fear, monasteries.
HOTELS As a rule, with well arranged numbers: TVs
With a satellite communication, bathrooms, phones, conditioners,
Safes, balcony or loggia. At restaurants a buffet, bars,
Pools for adults and children, billiards, tennis, a children's playground,
The hairdresser's, daily entertaining program, including
Discos. As a rule, in hotels is training and shapings-halls,
Saunas or Turkish baths.
Xenia Filippova.
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//* an information Source: the Samara review, 2.08.99
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