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Some things that may help you while you are in spain
Fiestas & Holidays: A year in the life of Spain, its holidays, fiesta, parades and processions
Emergency Numbers: If you do not speak spanish and you need to report a crime – you can call and report your crime in English, French, German or Italian
Learn a Little Spanish: Sit back and learn some spanish phrases generated at random
Spanish customs: An insight into the siesta, shop and business hours and tapas
Weather Forecast: This weather forecast that is often more accurate than the Met Office and has some interesting maps and pictures
Some spanish observations; Some things I have noticed since moving to the Costa del Sol that you might find interesting, informative and amusing
Jamon Explained: Since I have been in spain I have developed a taste for its cured hams without understanding the different qualities and prices. As the average Spaniard eats nearly 5 kilos of ham per year, and 40 million hams are cured every year, I thought that a little research was called for.
Days out in Andalucia: If you are looking for ideas for something different to to while you are in Andalucia try our new Days Out which include maps and pictures with a full description of the journey.
Travel and Holiday Shopping: From right here in front of your computer e shop for flights, package deals, hotels, car hire and travel insurance safely and securely – At really LOW prices
Street Markets: A comprehensive list of the many weekly markets and “Rastro’s” as the spanish call their Flea Markets and Car Boot Sales. A lot of which are organised by an assortment of charities.
Getting Around: What you need to know about the Airport, Taxi’s Trains and buses.
Hotels and Hostels: A pretty comprehensive list of the Hotels, Hostals and Apartments in the area. With contact numbers, web site and email links
Chemist shops – Farmacias: There are several Farmacias that open 12 hours daily, but if on Sundays, Fiestas and in the Small hours in you require a chemists you need to find the “Farmacia de Guardia”. There is one Farmacia open 24 hours each day click this link to take you to a website that will find which Farmacia that is today
