Spain Travel Tips

TORREVIEJA VILLA FOR RENT in the very popular seaside resort of Torrevieja, Alicante, Costa Blanca. This fully furnished, three floor, 3 bedroom, luxury villa is ideally located close to the beach, shops, bars and restaurants and sleeps 2 to 7 people.
Weekly rentals start from only 235 Euros (approx £164 or $279) for the villa.

Spain Travel Tips

These basic Spain travel tips should help to answer many of the usual questions that holidaymakers ask about travel to Spain, thus helping you to relax and enjoy the rest of your holiday in Torrevieja, Alicante.

Passports And Visa In Spain

All foreign visitors to Spain require a valid passport.

All European Union passport holders may travel to and from Spain without restriction.

Spain is part of the Schengen border-free travel zone agreement along with Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Portugal.;

USA, Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand citizens may travel to Spain as tourists without a visa and stay 90 days.

Spain Travel Tip - before you travel make sure your passport has at least six months validity before it expires or you will encounter problems at the airport and may be refused entry.

Money Matters In Spain

The currency in Spain is the Euro.

There are 8 different coins (the 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents as well as the 1 and 2 Euro) and 7 different notes (the 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500).

Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards, and travellers cheques are widely accepted in shops and restaurants.

ATM machines are located at most major banks but may be limited to banking hours and possibly closed on weekends.

Currency exchange agents (Thomas Cook, American Express) are located in the tourist areas.

Spain Travel Tip - check the handy Currency Converter for the most up-to-date currency exchange rates before you travel.

Clothing

In summer, cotton clothing is best. Bring some comfortable shoes and plenty of shorts and light coloured tops. Don't forget to bring your swimming costume to use on the many excellent European Blue Flag beaches of Torrevieja.

In winter, Torrevieja during the daytime will remain fairly mild but a jumper or a light jacket is recommended for the evening.

Spain Travel Tip - check out the Temperature Guide for average daytime and nighttime temperatures before you travel.

Language

Spanish is the local language but English is widely spoken.

Spain Travel Tip - Learn Basic Spanish phrases before you travel and impress the locals.

Electricity

Electricity in Spain is 220 volts, 50 HZ.

Standard European-pattern round two-pinned plugs are used in Spain.

Spain Travel Tip - check if you will need a travel plug adaptor and buy before you travel.

Shopping

Shops are open in the morning, closing at noon for siesta. They re-open around 4pm and do a lively business late into the evening. Spain is known for its fine leather goods and porcelain.

Spain Travel Tip - don't miss out on the fantastic Torrevieja town Friday market for some amazing bargains.

Tipping In Spain

To tip or not to tip is a matter of personal discretion.

All catering establishments include a service charge in their prices.

Nevertheless, the custom of leaving a tip, while not obligatory, is the norm in bars, restaurants, hotel and taxis. The amount of the tip depends on the generosity of the customer although the tip usually varies between 5% and 10% of the total bill.

Dress Code In Spain

There is no rigid dress code. Most people prefer to leave the way they dress to the place, atmosphere and occasion to set the tone.
Some religious sites do not allow shorts or sleeveless shirts.