Petit Palace Arana Bilbao housed in a 19th-century renovated building is not devoid of notes of romance as well. Its stylish modern rooms are draped with exquisite fabrics of chocolate shades and equipped with an adjustable lighting system. On the ground floor, there is an original restaurant where old beams and a wooden ceiling have been carefully preserved. Relaxing in an amazing setting where age-old traditions …
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Visiting Bilbao at the end of March, you can witness Regata Ingenieros-Deusto. The colorful event awaits everyone who wants to see who will be the next winner of the competition - the fact is that two teams compete in the regatta - the first one represent Engineer School, and the second one is from University of Deusto. Nobody forbids voting for the "favorites" - on the contrary, teams need support very much. …
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Nightlife in Bilbao flows like a stormy river. Everyone can pick up a facility to his/her liking: those who love jazz music - welcome to Trapi Bilbo, gamblers are invited to Casino Bilbao, and those who want to dance until they drop would not fail to visit Shake! Bilbao tonight! People who like choosing among a large choice of drinks will surely appreciate Sir Winston Churchill Pub, fans of live music are invited …
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On one of the historic district's pedestrian streets, you will find modest Hotel Iturrienea Ostatua, the situation of which is also unique. Hotel guests can choose from 9 individually designed rooms having small furnished balconies traditionally decorated with fresh flowers in the warm season. Lots of original antiques and handicrafts by local artisans were used in the design of the hotel. These masterpieces of …
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In Bilbao, there is an appropriate shopping destination for everyone. Trendies will be interested in strolling around Plaza Moyúa Square. The most interesting designer shops and fashion boutiques are concentrated around. You can choose upscale casual clothes, as well as outfits for a special occasion. Here, are some of the most expensive shops in the city, so they will be ideal for budget tourists during the sales …
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An amazing establishment is fashionable Hotel Bilbao Jardines operating in a renovated historic building near the center of Bilbao. During the reconstruction of the building, pristine high ceilings and wooden beams making the modern hotel's interior truly special have been carefully preserved. Bilbao Jardines offers an unparalleled atmosphere of home comfort; its rooms are decorated with beautiful light-wood …
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Moving around in Spain - transportation
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Spain is a modern country with highly developed infrastructure. Here you can find practically all the possible means of transportation that tourists can use to travel within the country. The airplane is one of the fastest ways to travel. Every major city of Spain has an airport in it, but they are located on the outskirts. The airports have domestic flights, which allow you to reach the necessary cities in a short time. This is especially true for traveling to the islands. In addition, the price of a ticket for domestic flights is often cheaper than the cost of other alternative modes of transportation. There is also a railway network in Spain. You can find railway stations in every major city. However, the cost of tickets for this mode of transportation is quite expensive. It is thus recommended to plan routes in advance and purchase travel cards, as this will be economical. You can also save cost if you purchase a return ticket. The train wagons are very comfortable and convenient. Usually, all of them are provided with air conditioning and toilets. However, some not very popular routes are run by old European diesel trains. The cost of tickets for such trains is cheaper, but they are less comfortable.
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Economy roadmap of Spain
In terms of the number of tourists coming to the country, Spain ranks second in Europe, immediately after France. At the same time, inflation has in recent years caused a decline in tourism activity by 17%. Catalonia, the Balearic, and Canary Islands enjoy the highest demand of tourist activity in the country. On average, tourism gives the state about 80 billion Euros a year. About one and a half million locals are employed in this industry. At the state level, there is active support for the development of beach recreation. The banking system of Spain is highly valued in Europe. The amount of foreign exchange reserves is about 14 billion Euros. There is a high concentration of bank capital, but only a little more than 350 credit institutions can be found. The most expensive financial assets are the group “Banco Santander Central Hispano”.
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