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Inside Background
Culture 
Have you ever seen Castles up to ten storeys high ... made from people? Have...
Last edited: November 09, 2008
Health & Safety 
The United States Department of State has issued a mild word of caution to...
Last edited: July 21, 2006
Recommended Reading 
Traveling to a foreign country can be an enlightening experience, but it’s...
Last edited: February 01, 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Catalonia is a popular tourist destination and is visited all year round...
Last edited: July 05, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Tourists in Catalonia can utilize rental cars in order to travel all over the...
Last edited: October 09, 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
Spain is a country that hosts hundreds of festivals year round, and Catalonia...
Last edited: July 06, 2006
First-time Visitors 
Tourists who live in the United States may not be aware of some of the customs...
Last edited: February 21, 2007
Museums & Attractions 
Catalonia is home to many, many different museums – both large and small - and...
Last edited: July 05, 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
One of the most special things about Catalonia is the Catalan culture . Every...
Last edited: June 20, 2006
Shopping 
Many tourists who visit Catalonia enjoy shopping here, especially in Barcelona...
Last edited: July 06, 2006
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Inside Spain: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency of Spain is the Euro (EUR), currently shared by 15 nations of the...
Last edited: November 30, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Spain has three European land borders, two come under the Schengen zone (France...
Last edited: December 30, 2008
Emergencies 
Dial 112 - for all emergencies 902 102 112 - for multi-lingual services...
Last edited: June 30, 2008
Important Phrases 
In many parts of Spain, particularly small towns and rural areas, older people...
Last edited: October 09, 2008
Telephones 
Always dial the full number as written or printed, including area code, when...
Last edited: June 30, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
In Spain it is common to leave 5% -10% tip for services. Locals always tip even...
Last edited: June 19, 2009
Credit Cards 
If you are paying by credit card in Spain and your home currency is not the...
Last edited: May 07, 2009
Electricity Info for Spain 
Voltage is 220V, 50 Hz (cycles). One needs to use a transformer (converter) if...
Last edited: July 09, 2008
Exchanging Money 
Exchanging money in Spain is easy and follows a similar pattern to elsewhere in...
Last edited: June 30, 2008
Policing, Crime & Accidents 
Main-line policing in Spain is organised and managed on a national basis by the...
Last edited: June 30, 2008
Train Travel Terminology 
English to Spanish translation of words commonly seen whilst travelling by...
Last edited: July 02, 2008
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