The gorgeous building housing Hotel Maritimo impresses with its gorgeous appearance. Its facade is decorated with fine carving, tall columns and elegant arched openings hiding tall windows. All rooms are designed in minimalist style and furnished with beautiful antiques. Beds with high carved backs, wooden tables on the high carved legs and mirrors in gilded frames make the situation aristocratic. Some of the rooms …
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2. Smoking is prohibited in public places. Violators of the rule can be punished and will have to pay large fines. However, most restaurants have special smoking areas. In hotels smoking is allowed on balconies.
3. All beaches of the city are municipal, so additional fees may be charged for the rental of sports equipment, umbrellas and sun loungers. The travellers, who expect visiting beaches …
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In Alicante, every tourist will enjoy perfect conditions created for diving, kite surfing, windsurfing, and sailing. So if you are the fan of extreme entertainment - make sure to enjoy all the extreme facilities. By the way, regarding sailing - there are several sailing schools, which will gladly accept both amateurs and beginners. The cost of one lesson which lasts 4 hours will cost about 35 euros per person. Very …
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During a sightseeing tour around Castillo de San Fernando many rushing tourists also miss one important feature. Near the fortress there is an amazing park, where dense thickets hide not only benches and paths for walking, but also lovely playgrounds. There is a great soccer field, a nice golf course, equipped areas for skating and many playgrounds for children. You can enjoy all that absolutely free; active tourists …
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The largest official holiday in Alicante is the Hogueras de San Juan. The event takes place from June 20 to 29 and includes an old tradition of Spanish farmers who, on the shortest night of the year, burnt the accumulated evil from 23 to 24 June after a long harvest day. A few days before the apogee of the holiday, the residents create huge figures from papier-mache, which personify human vices. Locals also organize …
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The apartment complex Apartamentos Alfonso X is suitable for travelers who wish to spend vacations in intimate ambience. Equipped apartments in the attic of a beautiful historic building can be found close to the downtown; they are all decorated in a unique design style. Each room comes with a sliding glass panel replacing a wall. Behind it there is a large wooden terrace with tables and chairs that would be the …
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Climate in Spain and weather forecast - best seasons for visit
The air temperature in early summer on the coast and in the center of the country is not too high but by the end of June, it is already 26°C. The water temperature on all beaches warms up to around 20°C. A truly warm sea in Spain can be found in the middle of summer. The shoreline is dominated by sunny weather; the air warms up to 32°C. By the end of August, the water temperature gradually decreases. However, air like before, warms up to 30°C. With the start of September, a delicious autumn season begins in Spain. The air temperature does not rise above 26°C and the sea remains warm, up to 22°C. With the onset of October, the rainy season begins in most regions of the country. In resort places nevertheless, the swimming season lasts until mid-November. In the north by the end of October, the air temperature is already around 17°C. With the start of November, an even colder weather is experienced; the weather becomes damp and windy. The average air temperature at this time is 15°C.
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Atmosphere of Spain: politics
The main political parties in the country are conservative and center-right one. Also, the People’s Party of Spain and the Spanish Social Workers Party, have a significant influence. The trade union movement has about 15 million people. First of all, there are members of the General Union of Workers, which was established in 1988. There is such a structure in the country as patronage, and it includes various industry and regional business associations, and people’s associations. Patronage is of great importance in the formation and development of strategies for economic and social policy of the government.
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