In recent years, many people like to travel abroad. If you travel abroad, you might as well go to Spain. What should you pay attention to when traveling to Spain? There are still many things to pay attention to when traveling to Spain, such as language, currency, transportation and so on. Here are the precautions for traveling to Spain.
1. Language
The official language is Spanish, the popularity of English is general, and the use rate of English in tourist attractions and hotels is relatively high. Before you go, you'd better learn some basic Spanish.
2. Currency
The common currency is the euro, and credit cards can be used in most hotels, restaurants and stores. If you are not at ease, you can exchange some small face value euros at home.
The price level in Spain is not high. The dinner in an ordinary restaurant is about 10-15 euros, 20% - 30% higher than that in other European countries.
3. Climate
Spain has a marine climate, with hot and dry summer, less rainfall and mild and humid winter. If you go in winter, you need to take warm measures and bring windbreaker, sweater and cold jacket.
Spain is sunny all year round with strong ultraviolet rays. Remember to bring sunscreen and sunglasses.
The best time is from May to June. This is summer. It is more suitable to go to the beach. You can enjoy the sunshine, beach and sea of Spain.
4. Traffic
Big cities in Spain have perfect subways, trains and buses. It is more convenient to take transportation, and taxis are relatively expensive.
5. Diet
Spain is used to drinking cold water. The tap water in the hotel can be drunk directly without boiled water supply.
Spain is rich in fishery resources, and the more famous is paella. Other specialties are wine and ham. If you are not used to it, it doesn't matter. There are many Chinese restaurants opened by compatriots in Spain. You can find any cuisine, and the price is not high.
Spain has lunch at two in the afternoon and dinner at eight or nine in the evening. If you think dinner is too late, you can have some in the afternoon.
6. Safe
Pay attention to safety, especially thieves. Be careful of your bag on the road or public transport. If you can, you'd better lock it. If it is stolen, go directly to the foreign tourist police station instead of the local public security bureau.
Don't go out alone at night. Keep company when you go out.
7. Toilet
There is almost no public relations toilet in Spain. If you want to go to the toilet, you can go to the supermarket, restaurant or bar to borrow it. If the boss doesn't want to, you can go to the gas station.
8. Living habits
Spaniards are very enthusiastic. When they walk on the road and encounter problems, they will answer them enthusiastically. They will greet strangers. If they greet them, they can reply politely.
Spaniards like lunch break. At noon, the whole city is basically empty and there are no people. They pay great attention to the quality of life, are willing to enjoy life, and have many holidays. Supermarkets are closed on Sundays.
Spain's sense of time is not very strong. If you make an appointment with them, it's normal for the other party to be a little late, so you should be mentally prepared. If you go to the government department to go through the formalities, you should also have the patience to queue up.