Many state institutions and shops open early, no later than 7:30 am, but already at 1:00 pm almost all those places are closed for lunch. It is rather long making out at least three hours, but in the evening shops and banks begin serving clients once again and then work till the evening. This kind of schedule is due to the sultry weather, in the middle of a hot day locals prefer to swim on a beach or to go home. …
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In the city of Puerto Calero, tourists can visit the incredibly interesting Museum of Whales and Dolphins. Its exposition is entirely dedicated to these amazing marine inhabitants. The museum contains fragments of skeletons of marine animals, interesting photographs and various thematic expositions. This natural science museum is especially popular among holidaymakers with children. In the city of Las …
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Those who like to relax in a quiet environment should visit the Aquapark Costa Teguise. It is not as big as the main water park of the island. The main advantage of this entertainment center is a relatively small number of visitors. Here too, there are excellent pools with slides of varying difficulty, and terraces for sunbathing. You can comfortably rest in the water park all day long. There are many beautiful …
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One of the largest and most interesting shopping centers on the island - Biosfera Plaza - is located in the city of Puerto del Carmen. It houses many boutiques selling clothes and shoes for every taste, large cosmetic and perfume stores, and a large supermarket offering attractive prices on the ground floor. The shopping plaza is perfect for family rest, as it offers a great play area for children, as well as many …
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Charming Punta de Papagayo beach occupies a part of the national reserve area. It is covered with fine golden sand and is very calm compared to bigger resorts. The beach is popular among wild nature fans; the place is known for its warm crystal-clear water. Punta de Papagayo is informally divided in six parts; Playa Mujeres is considered the most popular and best equipped area. The beach has place for everyone from …
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2. It’s convenient to travel around the island by car. Local drivers differ with strict observance of traffic rules, so roads are pretty safe. It is also worth considering that while driving pedestrians crossing the road has to be taken into account, as they may appear at any place.
3. Phone booths, from which you can call anywhere in the world, are widespread. They accept special plastic cards …
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Climate in Spain and weather forecast - best seasons for visit
If the purpose of the holiday is to get acquainted with historical and architectural monuments, it is best to go on tour in autumn, spring or early summer, when there is a moderate temperature, and you can comfortably spend time outdoors. The historical sights of Madrid, Leon, Catalonia, Andalusia, San Sebastian and other ancient cities are also open to tourists all year round. Every year in Spain, many different carnivals, festivals and costume parties are held and a visit to one of such events will afford you the opportunity of not only having a great time, but also getting acquainted with the originality of this nationality and their traditions. Many people go to Spain for the New Year holidays. The period of carnivals starts from February and lasts until the end of March. The most massive marches are held in Tarragona, Cadiz and in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. For shopping, it is necessary to go between mid-January and the end of July. It is at this time in Spain, that the season of sales starts. The ski season in the country does not last long. At the end of December, the snow on the mountain tops is not yet stable. It is therefore better to go from the middle of January because by the end of March, due to a sharp warming, the snow slopes become unsuitable and the season ends.
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Atmosphere of Spain: religion and languages
It is worth noting that despite this, faith has a big impact on the Spanish public. For example, in schools and higher educational institutions, students are required to choose between the subjects; Religion, and Ethics. If the choice falls on the first, then they will be taught the basics of Catholicism. Up until now, about 32% of schools rank themselves in Catholic educational institutions in the country. However, despite the fact that faith is highly appreciated in families and in education, it is difficult to say that the Spaniards are serviceable parishioners of local churches. Apparently, their attitude to such an open demonstration of their religion was influenced by world-famous inquisitions which were cruelly punished for belonging to Christianity.
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