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Explore Spain through its World Heritage Cities

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007

Did you know that Spain is the world’s nation with the second most designated World Heritage Sites? Now you know, and I can also tell you that if you are planning your trip to Spain you should include some of the cities with some of the world’s most important monuments: the Great Mosque of Cordoba, […]

Spain Travel Tips: health care and emergency cases

Monday, February 19th, 2007

Just a few things to remember and take note if you are travelling to Spain and need health care or are in trouble.
In case of emergency
Dial 112 free of charge (valid throughout Spain). Service is given in Spanish, and also in English, French and German in some tourist areas. 
 
Medication 
In Spain, medications are obtained at pharmacies. […]

Spain Travel Tips: Documentation to enter Spain and driving througout the country

Wednesday, January 31st, 2007

If you got your plane tickets, your hotel or apartment booked, and your guidebook, now it’s time for you to know what papers you need to enter Spain.
Here are some tips:
Documentation
EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein:  valid passport or ID card. Under 16s can be included on the passport of their father, mother or tutor, as […]

Spain Travel Tips: travelling with pets

Tuesday, January 30th, 2007

Travelling with your pet to Spain? Yes? Then you need to read this tips:
Pets  do not need to be held in quarantine prior to entering Spain. A certificate stating that an animal is in good health and has been inoculated against rabies (for dogs and cats) is required. The document must be issued by a […]

Travel tips in Spain: Everything you wanted to know about tapas

Monday, January 29th, 2007

Anybody who travel to Spain must try tapas, at least once. It is a must. And also … very tasteful …
Some authors assert that the tapa was born when, due to an illness, the Spanish king Alfonso the 10th, the Wise, had to take small bites of food with some wine between meals.
Once recovered from […]