Information of Spain
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With our Pullmantur Cruises you will visit this sovereign country that belongs to the European Union. It is at the southeast of Europe and the capital is Madrid. Spain is one of the most mountainous countries in Europe, it occupies the majority of the Iberian Peninsula, limiting with France, Portugal, the principality of Andorra and Gibraltar, British territory.
This country is full of contrasts and will let you know cities full of art, history and culture combined with sun and beach tourism that you will enjoy to the maximum. Known for the expressive dancing, flamenco singing and bullfights, Spain is everything. You will find good Mediterranean food, daydream landscapes, many hours of sun during the year, warm cities and endless cultural activities. Definitively, Spain is different and the only way to know it is visiting it. All the towns and cities in Spain have a unique charm, from south to north and from west to east, the warmth and nearness of the people will make you feel like home. Come to enjoy one of the best cultural centers in all Europe with our Pullmantur Circuits and Cruises.
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Climate
Mediterranean, hot summers and mild winters.
Currency
Euro.
Time Zone
GTM + 1
Shopping
Apart from the typical handicrafts and the folklore in each region, the steel and damascenes from Toledo stand out, the fans, shawls typically Spanish as well as the elegant Lladro porcelain.
Gastronomy
Spain has a very varied gastronomy depending on the area where you are, it is characterized by having a Mediterranean diet, based on vegetables, bread, other cereals, oil, of course, and the consumption of wine in moderate quantities.
Within the most typical dishes you can find Paella Valenciana, Cocido Madrileño, Fabada, Gazpacho, Jamón Serrano, Seafood, Meat and Fish.