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The
electricity in Spain runs at 220 volts. You will need to use the
standard European two pin plug or a travel adapter, you may need to
bring your own as it is not always possible to find them.
Spain
follows the metric system of measurement which uses centimetres,
metres and kilometres for distances and dimensions, and grams and
kilograms for weights.
Spain
is used to a stable climate and therefore it will not be
necessary to bring excessive clothing. There are likely to be periods of
rain from the end of September to November and during March and April in
the south of the Spain. This is particularly the case in the Costa del
Sol, so it is advisable to bring some form of wet weather clothing
during these months.
Protective
shoes would be useful although not essential as there are occasional
rocky areas on the beach. Shops open at various times and are
dependent on the season, during the summer they are normally open from
ten in the morning until one thirty or two in the afternoon, and then
from five thirty until nine in the evening.
In
the main tourist areas during the summer it isn't uncommon for shops to
remain open during the afternoons and to close later in the evening, if
they do, however, they do not usually open until later in the morning.
The opening and closing time of restaurants and other related
establishments varies and sometimes stay open until the last person
leaves.
Working
hours don't vary
significantly, banks and the majority of all public administration
services only open during the mornings, however essential services are
open during the afternoons. There are public lost property offices, but
it is usual report lost items at police stations.
There
is usually a telephone box in the street or in the other public areas.
These have instructions for use in different languages, and also an
operator service if needed. The main emergency telephone numbers are
displayed in public telephone boxes.
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