An interesting feature of regional cuisine is the variety of cold vegetable soups. The most common dish in this category is Salmorejo tomato soup, which is necessarily cooked with garlic. The formation of regional gastronomy was greatly influenced by nearby Portugal. A typical heritage of Portuguese cuisine is "bacalao dorado". This is the name of chicken-fried cod fillet that is served with crispy fried potatoes. …
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One of the tourists' favorite stages of the holiday is fairs where one can try the best regional products and dishes that were popular with locals hundreds of years ago. At the fairs, they sell interesting handicrafts, and everyone can buy a beautiful costume in a historical style. The traditional cuisine of the ancient Romans will impress gourmets and those open to something new. It'd be interesting to visit an …
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On one of the central streets of the city is the Arch of Trajan, whose height is 15 meters. The age of this architectural structure is also about 2 000 years. Originally, the arch functioned as a city gate and was built from wood. The very first wooden arch lasted about 150 years, and in the second century, it was decided to rebuild it. For the construction, the best granite from the local quarries, which was …
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The first place to explore with kids in the ancient city is Alquiler de Castillos Hinchables en Badajoz. This park provides several children's playgrounds themed under the favorite character of many children - SpongeBob. The park is small, however, it must be said that it is very cozy here, which is sure to please any family member. Another child-friendly entertainment center is called Way To Play. Here they can …
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2. Merida is a popular tourist city, so many locals are pretty good at foreign languages. To show respect for the local culture, be sure to learn a couple of simple phrases in Spanish. 3. There are no large international airports in Merida. You can get here from the surrounding cities by bus or train. Trains from Lisbon, Madrid, and Badajoz, where the nearest major airport is located, regularly arrive in …
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Merida is famous for the variety of bars and restaurants that welcome visitors until late at night. They remain among the locals' favorite places for evening outs. Sala Maruja Limon Rock Bar invites you to relax in a stylish setting. It offers visitors a huge selection of signature cocktails and traditional snacks. This bar always has a very lively and relaxing atmosphere and the bulk of its frequent visitors are …
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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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