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Spain Holidays, Spain Holiday
Packages Overview
Budget airlines and affordable fares
have turned Spain into a beach resort haven for northern Europeans
wishing to escape their own damp climates. With sun-bleached
beaches and a favourable rate of exchange for most travellers, it's
easy to see why. Some may feel that the Canary and Balearic Islands
have been overrun by tourists, and this is true to some extent -
Tenerife, Lanzarote and Majorca have become synonymous with cheap
package holidays and warm beer, and Ibiza's reputation has, for
some, been tarnished by the revellers frequenting its famous dance
clubs and beach parties; however even here you will find many
magical, unspoilt corners awaiting discovery.
Spain is comprised of numerous autonomous regions,
offering such variation within one country. 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.
There is the Spain of Gaudi, Dali, and Picasso, of Goya and
Velazquez - proudly displayed in Madrid's museums and galleries.
Spain's Pamplona is a unique experience of thundering streets that
vibrate to the rhythm of man and beast during the annual running of
the bulls, and while the whole country celebrates each February
with the Carnaval, no place does it better than Sitges. Barcelona
is Spain's showcase of the unique architectural style of Gaudi's
bizarre organic turrets and balconies. For a more provincial
experience, the Valencian town of Buñol goes wild every year with
the La Tomatina festival, a time when the region's surplus tomatoes
- following the annual harvest - are dumped on the streets and
pelted about in a friendly riot. Spain is also a country rich in
heritage and the historic cities of Toledo, Salamanca, Seville and
Granada promise a wealth of early Christian and Moorish buildings
and monuments, as well as the remains of some incredible medieval
sites. Spain has six cities that have been declared Unesco World
Heritage sites, more than any other country in the
world.
Tourist Offices - Spanish Tourist Office, Madrid: +34 91 366
5477 or www.spain.info
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Entry Requirements
for Spain Holidays & Spain Travel
The borderless region known as the Schengen
area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, The
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. All these
countries issue a standard Schengen visa that allows the holder, in
principal, to travel freely within the borders of all. Non-EU
nationals must hold a return or onward ticket. All visitors may be
asked for proof of financial means for their stay in
Spain.
- For Australians -
Australian citizens require a passport valid for at
least period of intended stay. No visa is required for stays of up
to 90 days.
- New Zealand nationals require a passport valid for the
period of intended stay, but no visa is necessary for a stay of up
to three months.
- United States citizens require a passport valid for
period of intended stay and a return ticket or proof of onward
travel. No visa is required for a stay of up to three
months.
- United States citizens require a passport valid for
period of intended stay and a return ticket or proof of onward
travel. No visa is required for a stay of up to three
months.
- British citizens must hold a passport (can be expired
for up to one year), but no visa is required for a maximum stay of
90 days for those holding a passport endorsed British Citizen,
European Community, British Dependent Territories Citizen or
British Subject. Other UK passport holders require a visa and a
passport valid at least three months beyond visa expiry
date.
Spain Holidays - Currency of Spain
Spain's official currency is the Euro (EUR). One
Euro is divided into 100 cents. Money can be exchanged at bureaux
de change and major hotels, but banks give the best rates. All
major credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted at
most hotels, restaurants, and shops. ATMs are widespread and are
generally the cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining
money.
Spain
Telephone Access Codes and Communications
The international access code for Spain is
+34. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code
(e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). City/area codes are in use,
e.g. (0)93 for Barcelona and (0)91 for Madrid. Pay phones are
either blue or green and accept either coins or phone cards, which
are sold at post offices, tobacco shops, and newsagents. Three
mobile phone operators provide thorough GSM 900/1800 coverage
throughout the country and the Balaeric and Canary Islands. Email
and Internet access is available at Internet cafes in most towns
and resorts.
Spain
Duty Free Allowances & Restrictions
Travellers over 17 years arriving from non-EU
countries do not pay duty on 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50
cigars or 250g smoking tobacco; 1 litre spirits with alcohol
content higher than 22%, or 2 litres dessert wine not exceeding 22%
and sparkling wine, and 2 litres still wine; perfume up to 50g and
250ml eau de toilette. Travellers over 15 years do not pay duty on
500g coffee or 200g coffee extract; 100g tea or 40g tea extract;
medicine for personal consumption; and goods to the value of EUR175
per adult or EUR90 for children under 15 if arriving from non-EU
countries. Strictly prohibited are poultry products from
Asia.
Spain
Holidays & Packages- Tipping Information
Hotel and restaurant bills usually include
service charges, but additional tips are welcomed for services
rendered. In restaurants tips of about 15% are expected. In
Mallorca value-added-tax is usually included in restaurant bills,
designated 'I.V.A', and may be mistaken for a service charge.
Drivers of metered taxis expect tips of 10-15%. It is customary to
tip small amounts, usually 5-10% for most services, including
guides.
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