3. Many shops work every day except Sunday. Commonly they are open form 10am till 8pm. A lunch break is possible within the day. Usually it lasts not more than two hours. Large supermarkets and shopping centers work seven days a week without lunch breaks.
4. Despite the fact that tips are not customary, a taxi driver, a waiter in the restaurant should be cash rewarded. A 5 …
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Fans of eco-tourism will be delighted with another amazing place in the city - namely, Rio Chillar - a gorge that looks as if it's "cut" by the river. Climbing to the place takes a lot of time but it is not too difficult. A sultry summer day, however, shouldn't become a problem if you take a little walk through the surroundings and refresh yourself. Here you can also find wonderful picnic areas framed by lush …
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Many people associate Nerja with caves - the main city attractions. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that one of the main local festivals is the colorful Cuevas de Nerja, which is held not somewhere else but in the picturesque grottoes (as is clear from the festival's name). Here, amid bizarre-shaped stalactites and stalagmites, music is perceived somewhat differently. The festival is held throughout hot …
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The city also has attractive grocery stores where you can buy the best wines from various regions of Spain, as well as regional products and delicacies. A popular store among tourists is Nerja Book Centre with books and information booklets on various subjects available to its visitors. Here you can buy antiquarian books and modern gift editions. Among guests of the city, the most sought-after goods are books and …
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In Nerja (or rather, in the vicinity of the city), you can find another water park called Aquatropic. The complex is equally well maintained and provides slides suitable for both children and parents. It is noteworthy that its pools are filled with seawater, and the water park itself is beautifully decorated in the style of a tropical paradise: taking sunbaths lying under palm trees brings an incomparable …
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A popular attraction of the resort is the charming beach of Playa El with a length of about 200 meters located in a beautiful bay. This miniature beach is framed by beautiful cliffs in which locals have carved their first homes hundreds of years ago. Some of these houses have survived to this day, they are considered unique historical monuments. Several hundred years ago, all Nerja coast was built up with …
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Spain - moving around the country
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There are about 40 airports in Spain. The largest air harbor is the airport in Catalonia called “Barcelona”. This airport has a traffic of about 50 million people a year. It operates in areas within the country. There are also a number of international flights. “Barcelona” also accepts cargo shipments. Free buses run between the terminals. A special underground electric train also operates to transport passengers. The airport has a variety of restaurants and cafes, lounges, offices of international and state banks, shops and souvenir shops within its territory. You can get to the capital by using a shuttle bus, taxi or the subway.
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Overview of festivals and celebrations in Spain
The Spanish bullfight is widely known all over the world. In Pamplona, the center of the bullfight, the most extreme festival in the world is taking place. That's the run with the Sanfermin bulls. The holiday is one of the oldest in the country. Races are held from around the 13th century. On the morning of July, 6, 12 furious bulls are released into the streets of the city. The main and only task of the participant is to run 850 meters along with animals. Not everyone can overcome the distance, as it is an incredibly traumatic activity. However, it annually attracts to the city millions of people. In Tarragona, there is an entertaining, but much less dangerous competition - the castellas. Thousands of travelers come to the city in order to build a tower of people. The towers look incredibly impressive and can have up to 10 levels.
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