Sightseeing in Valladolid - what to see. Complete travel guide

1. When you go for a walk, it is recommended to take a copy of your identity documents. This will help you to resolve all disputes with ease, as well as provide necessary identity proof in case of loss of your passport. It is better to certify the copy in hotel of your stay.
2. You shouldn’t make a walk to remote areas of the city alone. The central part of the city is the only safe place for evening walks. There are many entertainment venues there, so you will easily find passers-by even late at night.
3. While walking on the sidewalk, make sure you stay away from the roadway as far as possible. There are robbers on bikes that snatch purses from pedestrians on the go.
4. The best way to make phone calls to other cities and countries is to use special phone booths that are located close to major government agencies and commercial complexes. They accept only special plastic cards, which can be purchased at any newsstand.
5. Make sure to ask for permission before you take a picture of local residents. Tourists cannot photograph strategically important sites, and are prohibited from taking photos of police officers, who are always on duty in the streets of the city. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. When choosing a restaurant or cafe, you should pay attention to the number of visitors present in it. If there is absolutely no one inside then this dining facility is not popular among the locals. As a rule, budget cafes and restaurants, which offer high quality food, are always full of visitors.
7. Do not forget to leave tips in restaurants and cafes of the city. As a rule, the suggested amount of tips is about 5 - 10% of the total order. Travellers should also leave small cash rewards to maids at hotel and taxi drivers.
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8. There are almost no public toilets in the city, so you can safely enter the first bar or restaurant you see for this purpose.
9. Valladolid is distinguished by a well-developed system of public transport. You can easily reach any district of the city you’re interested in by bus. Guests of the city are also welcome to rent a car in one of numerous car rental offices. Travellers are suggested to contact companies that are located far from the central region of the city.
10. Drivers should not forget to follow traffic rules carefully. Any violation may result to large fines. It is also necessary to comply with basic safety measures. Do not leave valuables in your car and do not take passengers if you don’t know them.
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Spain: travelling advices

4. Spaniards are sociable people. They are not accustomed to ride in the subway or bus in silence. There are stormy discussion of news, politics or even just the weather among unfamiliar people. Tourists, who first encountered such a lively conversation, can easily enter into communication.
5. Spaniards gesticulate very actively and in the process of communication can unconsciously touch the interlocutor with their hands, even if they see a person for the first time. Such gestures do not have any undertone, and therefore it is worth not paying attention to them.
6. Spain is a fairly religious country. Even during the tour, people dressed in low necked outfit or shorts may not be allowed to enter the church. Therefore, tourists should choose clothes that cover their shoulders and knees.
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