The old charming town of Puerto del Rosario lies in the eastern part of the island. From the middle of the 19th century, it is the capital of the island. The town is receiving much travelers' attention nowadays with its distinctive atmosphere. It has preserved many beautiful centuries-old buildings. There are popular beaches here, as well. The famous Spanish writer Miguel de Umano House Museum is one of the main …
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Calm and picturesque beaches of Fuerteventura are widely regarded among the best on Canary Islands. In total there are several dozens of beaches on the island, including pretty large ones. In total, the island’s coastline is about 340 kilometers long. One third of it is occupied with wonderful beaches covered with snow-white sand, but there are also lots of rocky and pebble-stone beaches. Sotavento beach …
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7. Going for a trip, don’t forget to learn a few simple phrases in Spanish and to take a Spanish phrase book. This will please local people and help to show respect for national traditions. 8. Mains voltage is 220-225 V (AC); some appliances may need adapters. Major hotels provide them on request, but you can buy adapters in any supermarket too. 9. Local tap water has a salty taste, so it isn’t …
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Each year, the island hosts the International Kite Festival. The first time this unusual festival was organized in 1987. The festival is held in mid-November; it is considered to be the most original and interesting event for tourists. There are exciting competitions and raffles, activities for children and spectacular fireworks show during it. Festival is held on Corralejo Beach; for three days it turns into a …
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Spanish restaurants are common on the island. Tapas bars are also popular among holidaymakers. In restaurants of Spanish cuisine a decent selection of national dishes is represented; they serve great paella, traditional tortilla and popular tapas snacks. A pleasant surprise waits for sweet lovers on the island, as there they could taste the incomparable creamy dessert, bienmesable. It is made of rum, almond cream …
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In the southern part of the island near La Lahita there is a beautiful botanical garden, which is one of the most important attractions of Fuerteventura. In the garden there are more than 2,500 species of exotic plants and cacti, its unique collection is considered to be one of the richest in the world. The vast part of the nightclubs and bars of the island is located in Corralejo. The Flicks Bar karaoke bar, The …
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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
The labor market in Spain is one of the toughest in Europe. After labor reform was carried out in 2010, the dismissal procedure became simpler. The amount of severance pay was reduced by one-third, and the average wage was no longer defined. Now it directly depends on the degree of qualification of the employee, on the position held and on the capabilities of the organization in which the person works. To date, the level of official unemployment does not fall below 10%. The fight against this indicator is directly related to education. According to statistics, out of five million unemployed, about two million have no special training. The average wage is about 27,000 Euros per year, taxes inclusive. The GDP as of last year is 1,352 billion dollars, while the national debt per capita of Spain is just over 34 thousand dollars.
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