- Geographic location:Spain geographically occupies most of the Iberian peninsula with Portugal to the west, Spain's Balearic Islands Islands to the east and the Canary Islands in the south. Also Ceuta and Melilla form part of Spanish territory and are two autonomous cities in the north of Africa
- Capital:Madrid
- Language:Spanish
- Travel documents required:Passport or valid identity card required from EU residents. For citizens of other countries, a visa (exception: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Nicaragua, New Zeland, Panama, Paraguay, Korea, San Marino, Vatican City, Singapur, Uruguay and Venezuela. The maximum time to stay as a tourist is 90 days
- Voltage used :220 volts a 50Hz
- Time zone:GMT + 1
- Dialling code:Country Code: +34
- Climate:In the north and in the mountain areas, the weather can be cold, with snow in winter. Temperatures warm up the further south you go from Mediterranen to sub tropical in the Canary Islands
- Vaccines:No vacinations are required
- Currency:Euro
Our travellers’ opinions on Spain
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Gastronomy Huelva
by AlexHuelva is very much part of the Spanish shellfish route as it’s a hot spot to sample prawns, shrimp and scampi which arrives daily at the fish market. It’s also a great place to try fresh fish, including sea bream, snapper and white bream. The outskirts of the city are big meat producers of finely cured ham, and sumptuous sausage products�
- Published 26/06/2009
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Monasterio de Santa María de la Rábida
by AlexOne of the most historic places to visit in Huevla is the 5th-century Franciscan Monasterio de Santa María de la Rábida as this was the base used by Christopher Columbus before he set sail to the discover the new World. The Moorish influence is very much apparent in this structure. Most interestingly, La Rábida was badly damaged in the 1755 Lisbon earthquake in 1755. But it wasn’t until the end of the 19th century that it was renovated, and in 1920, Fransican monks where they continue to live today�
- Published 26/06/2009
Things to do
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La Envía Golf Country Club
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Scuba Diving
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Harley Rock
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El Corte Inglés, Avilés
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El Diablo
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