The most buzzing and vivacious beach area of the resort is considered to be the Playa de Ballota beach which is a perfect destination for sport entertainments and leisure. Those travelers looking for serenity and privacy should set off to the areas remote from the heart of the resort. In close vicinity to the city of Oviedo tourists will find several small villages much loved by the fishing fans. Local people will …
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The La Taberna del Invino restaurant specializing in Spanish cuisine is of the same interest for tourists. A spacious hall of the eating house is contemporary styled and equipped with unique illuminating system. The restaurant will be a great place for holding any festive events of any scale. The pricing policy of the eating house is rather affordable. In the heart of the menu of the Sidreria Rte El Ferroviario …
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The main part of the events and performances takes place in the historical center of the city. Streets invite the participants and guests of the festival to visit one of the numerous festive cafés. The Cathedral Square invites tourists and city residents to explore a great 24/7 market. Apart from astonishing treats the market offers a huge variety of original souvenirs. The most popular ones are considered to be …
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History buffs will be impressed by the local Archaeological Museum operating in a 16th-century building that used to belong to a Benedictine monastery. The museum offers a lot of unique exhibits that were discovered during the exploration of areas surrounding the city. Many archaeological finds date back to the Iron and Stone Age. One of the Oviedo's most prominent architectural monuments is the 18th-century …
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The city has several interesting entertainment centers for the whole family. For example, in Laser Tag Asturias and Astur Paintball, you can have fun playing a team game. Such a pastime is the best way to increase the level of trust relations between all family members. It'd also be interesting to get acquainted with the life of local people in different eras, and for this, the city has the Centro de Interpretacion …
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Plaza del Fontán is a historic square where the city’s most popular indoor market can be found. People come here in search of fresh vegetables and fruits, dairy products and meat delicacies, as well as other popular products of regional production. An interesting feature of the covered market is the so-called sidrerías- small bars serving apple cider. Small bottles of cider serve as popular tourist …
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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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