Below are some tips that maybe applicable to your trip to Spain.
- If you are planning to bring some gadgets that requires electricity like charging your mobile phone, tablets, etc. the electricity supply used in Spain is 220v AC 50 hertz. The sockets are that of the European regulations, which uses the round pin plugs. Though you can bring your own plugs to wherever you are accommodated, most hotels already have adaptors for different kinds of plugs. All you need to worry about is the appliances or gadgets that you are going to bring with you supports this voltage system.
- Tourist cards are very popular amongst European countries and Spain provides one for every tourist that enters the country. For destinations Zaragoza, Valencia, Toledo, Malaga, Granada, Seville, Salamanca, Leon, Gijon, Bilbao, Barcelona and Madrid where you can find the tourist cards. They are sold mainly at various tourist offices, travel agencies, hotels and airports. Most of the time they include preferential admission on various museums and monuments plus discounts on dining in restaurants, shopping, transportation, entertainment and sightseeing. Most cards are valid for use on 1, 2 or 3 days, and usually should be used consecutively by the time when the card is used for the first time, which is an activation. The price of the tourist cards depends on the type and destination indicated in the card but usually ranges between ten and sixty euros. There are also specific cards designed for children and have lower rates. You can also purchase the cards online and recommended site is the official one, especially the destination. After you have made your purchase online, you can have it sent to where you live or just have it picked up at certain points that you provide in the information.
- There are certain countries in Europe that accepts nudism at specific places and Spain is no exception. However, it is also required that there are certain places that do not allow nudism in the country. If you fail to follow the rule, it may result you to pay a fine. In the country, there are over 300 beaches classified for nudity. It is highly recommended that you go to one of these beaches if you wish to partake the nudity practice.
You are given the right to complain about the tourist service that do not fit your needs or you find lacking. All establishments provide claim forms which will be submitted to the OMIC office.