Local Information

Wind/Weather
Poniente: sideshore from right(side onshore ).
Levante: sideshore from left (side offshore).
Anual average | wind days in %>= 4bft

Capital
Madrid

Form of government
Parliamentary monarchy

Size
504.782 km²

Population
40.280780

Density of population
80 inhabitants per km²

Religion
Catholic

Entry requirements
Please check the visa requirements for your destination at the appropriate consulate or embassy in your county and do this as well in advance of your travel date.

Location
The Spanish kingdom borders on France in the north, on the Mediterranean Sea in the east, on Gibraltar in the south and on Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean in the west.
Golf de Roses is located near the French boarder in the southwest of Spain.

Language
Official languages are Spanish, Catalan and Galician. In the tourist areas English is mostly spoken and understood.

Time difference
No time difference to CET.

Electricity
220 Volt An adapter might sometimes be necessary.

Telephone
The dialling code for Spain is 0034.

Internet
There are several Internet Cafes around.

Climate/clothing
Light cotton clothing during summer. During spring and autumn pullover and jacket are recommended for the cooler evenings.

Health regulations
If you travel from Europe there won't be any immunization required.

Transfer
Transfer from Barcelona or Girona possible. A rental car or going there by your own car is recommended.

Rental car and transport
A rental car costs about 20 € a day.

Currency
Currency: Euro (€)
1 Euro = 100 Euro Cents.