Spain is the country with the largest number of World Heritage Cities. It is considered an exotic country with friendly inhabitants, relaxed lifestyle, world-class cuisine, vibrant nightlife and world-famous folklore and festivities.
Spain’s thriving capital, Madrid, is famous for “Running of the Bulls” at Pamplona. But Spain is more than just bullfights, flamenco dancers and crowded beaches. This spectacular and diverse country resembles the rolling, green hills and reflects its tremendous history in its prehistoric cave paintings, Moorish palaces, crumbling castles, Roman Ruins, Gothic and Renaissance cathedrals as well as some distinctive modern architecture.
Spain is also popular for its luxurious skiing resorts. Ski-sports are possible from November up to May. Cave-dwellings, cave hotels and beautiful natural parks also attract many tourist to this great country.
Spanish people are known to be communicative and open-hearted. You won’t have a problem to get to know people when you visit for a few days.
Capital
Madrid
Largest city
Madrid
National language
Spanish
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Timezone
UTC-1
Daylight Savings Time
UTC+2
Electricity
230V/50Hz (Euro Plug)
Drives on the
Right
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