| spain |
| general information |
| currency |
| Euros |
| time difference |
| 1 hour ahead of GMT |
| bank opening times |
Open Mon-Fri 0900-1400
in some towns Sat 0900-1300 |
| museum opening |
Most museums closed Monday.
Tues-Sat 0900-1300, 1500-1800, Sun 0900-1400
Entry to state museums is free on Sat |
| public holidays 2008 |
1 Jan New Year's Day.
6 Jan* Epiphany.
19 Mar* San Jose.
20 Mar* Maundy Thursday.
21 Mar Good Friday.
1 May Labour Day.
15 Aug Assumption.
12 Oct National Day.
1 Nov All Saints' Day.
6 Dec Constitution Day.
8 Dec Immaculate Conception.
25 Dec Christmas Day. |
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| driving rules |
| speed limits |
| Towns: 31 mph/50kmh, outside built up areas: 56-62mph/90-100 kmh, motorways: 74mph/120kmh |
| drink and driving |
| Blood alcohol limit is 80mg - same as in the uk. |
| general driving |
| On uneven (odd) dates in one-way streets in towns, vehicles should be parked on the side of the road where the houses bear uneven numbers. On the side where houses bear an even number, parking is allowed on these dates.
Drivers in Spain who wear glasses must carry a spare pair with them at all times.
Motorists must carry a set of replacement bulbs.
Stationary trams may not be overtaken when passengers are boarding or alighting.
Outside built-up areas, signal your intention to overtake by sounding your horn in the daytime or by flashing headlights at night.
It is compulsory for front and rear seat occupants to wear seat belts if fitted.
It is strongly recommended to carry a warning triangle.
Credit cards are not widely accepted at petrol stations but their use is increasing.
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| tourist office |
| For the official Spanish tourism website click here |
| travel tips |
| If you are looking for cosmopolitan life, Madrid in Central Spain and Barcelona on the East coast are perfect for city breaks. In AndalucÌa on the South coast, Seville is home to the Flamenco and the moorish Alhambra Palace in Granada is well worth a visit.
By travelling a few miles from the cultural hot-spots you will discover unspoilt villages and quiet beaches. For great walking, journey into the Picos De Europa on the North Atlantic coast and of course the Pyrenees are a must for skiers.
Please be vigilant when returning car keys after your rental. If the office is closed when you return your car please ensure the keys are posted in the drop box outside the rental office and are not handed in to anyone else, as there have been recent instances of car theft after rental office hours from bogus car rental representatives.
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