For lunch, locals prefer all kinds of tapas; it wouldn’t be difficult to choose appropriate treat in a variety of dishes. Light vegetable dishes, seafood, vegetable and meat broths, and all kinds of sweets - are the main meals offered by local dining places in the afternoon. Lunch is considered the most dense and solid meal. A dinner usually consists of light vegetable dishes and fish. However, a late dinner, …
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Interesting culinary event attracts people from neighboring towns; tourists are also actively taking part in the celebration. On the Day of the city theater performances and concerts, various seminars and exhibitions are held. They illuminate important historical events and cultural traditions of Leon. For many city dwellers this holiday becomes a real journey into the past. It finishes with a concert on the main …
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Fans of hiking in Leon will be interested in visiting the Humedo Quarter, which is located in the historic part of the city. Here at every step, you can see beautiful historic houses on the first floors of which are popular restaurants, bars, stores and souvenir shops. For those who want to enjoy the most popular snacks tapas, it is worth going to this area. In the territory of this historic quarter, several …
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Many beautiful places for walks are available in Leon for vacationers with children. With school-age children, it is definitely worth strolling along the route El Faedo. It runs along a very beautiful mountainous area through amazing forests and gorges. During the walk along the route, guests will have the opportunity to see a lot of natural attractions including beautiful waterfalls, century-old trees, rare plants …
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Vacationing in Leon, you can buy interesting tasty souvenirs in the American style. A huge selection of US-made goods is offered to customers by La Tienda Americana de León. Colorful packages of chips and cookies, bottles of hot chili ketchup, a huge selection of sweets and canned products - everyone will find something interesting in this grocery store. This is a great place for those who come to Spain from the …
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8. Tourists who expect to travel around the city by car have to consider the important feature. In any case driver shouldn’t abandon the requirement of highway patrol to test blood for alcohol content. Driving while intoxicated results in administrative punishment, but refusal to take the test is considered a criminal activity.
7. Tourists, who expect to use public transport actively, have to …
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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
Spain is a secular state such that religion in the country has no influence on public administration and vice versa. About 75% of its population consider themselves to be Catholics. So, Spain can be generally considered a Catholic country. About 23% of the total population of the country consider themselves to be non-believers or non-religious people who neither go to church nor observe religious holidays. Only 2% are members of other faiths. The official separation of church from state took place only in 1979. A formal agreement which regulated the relations of religious institutions was signed immediately afterwards with the Vatican.
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