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About Spain:
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The
hundreds of miles of Mediterranean coastline provide ample
opportunity
to get off the beaten track, and the country's vibrant cities and
colourful
festivals will amaze and delight even the most seasoned traveller |
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Capital: |
Madrid |
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Currency: |
Spain's
official currency is the Euro (EUR).
euro
(1
GBP = 1.2688 Euro
April 2008) |
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Flights: |
Flying time:
2-2.5 hours
There are regular and numerous flights to Alicante and
Malaga from the UK. |
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Health: |
Spain has a
reciprocal health agreement with most EU countries,
including the UK, providing emergency health care on the
same terms as Spanish nationals. EU travellers should take a
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Note that the scheme
gives no entitlement to medical repatriation costs, nor does
it cover ongoing illnesses of a non-urgent nature, so
comprehensive travel insurance is advised. |
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Average property prices: |
One bed
apartment .............
Two bed apartment ............
Three bed Villa ...................
Four bed Villa ..................... |
£117,000
£175,000
£280,000
£350,000 |
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Visa: |
British
citizens must hold a passport, but no visa is required for a
maximum stay of three months.
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Language: |
Spanish (also
Catalan, Galician and Basque) English is widely spoken in
tourist areas. |
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Climate: |
Spain is extremely hot
during mid-summer, in July and August. The rest of the year
the climate is generally temperate in the north, but warm in
the south. The best time to visit is during spring or
autumn, except for the Atlantic coast, which has heavy rains
in October and November. August is the busiest month, while
May and October are the best times for both ideal weather
and fewer crowds. Madrid and the high central area can get
very cold during winter |
