About Spain
Our luxury villas in Spain will help you make the most of this fascinating country. Southern Spain stretches from the Sierra Morena mountains in the north to the Sierra Nevada in the south, which roll into the deep blue Mediterranean sea. The region is home to two of Spain’s masterpieces: the Mosque of Cordoba and the remarkable Alhambra in Granada. Book one of our Andalucia villas and experience the buzz of the Spanish fiesta. This area is a haven for sun worshippers and golf fanatics too, and there are dozens of pretty white villages to discover.
Our luxury villas in Catalonia offer access to this incredibly diverse region. Barcelona is its beating heart, a city defined by its passion for football and food. Stroll along Las Ramblas and marvel at Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí’s extravagant creations.
Majorca, the largest Balearic island, is the perfect mix of beach and mountains. The capital Palma oozes style, so spend some time admiring its sleek superyachts and fashionable boutiques. Though smaller, Ibiza packs a similarly stylish punch. Full of gleaming contemporary villas, it’s an ideal destination for soaking up the summer with family and friends.
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TIME ZONE
GMT +1 hour
LANGUAGE
Spanish
CURRENCY INFORMATION
The Euro (€) is the official currency of Spain. Coins are available in 1 cent, 2 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent, 20 cent, 50, cent , €1 & €2 denominations. Notes are available in €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, €500 denominations.
MONEY MATTERS
Travellers cheques are widely accepted for exchange or purchase in major cities, but in more rural areas, visit a bank to exchange them for Euros. Major credit cards are widely accepted here (though a limited number of merchants have American Express accounts) and ATM access is widespread.
Exchange currency only at authorized outlets such as banks and hotels, and exchange only what you think you will spend in-country. Coins cannot be reconverted on departure.
Save all receipts from any currency exchange transaction. You may be asked to produce them when you exit the country, and they are required if you intend to reconvert local currency.
TIPPING IN SPAIN
The Spaniards are fairly relaxed about tipping etiquette. However service is not usually included in restaurants and it is common practice to leave the spare change, or up to 10% of the total in a smarter restaurant. Taxi drivers and bartenders may be tipped less. Many petrol stations are not self service, however it is not usual to tip the station attendant.
DRIVING
No right-hand turn on a red light. Traffic from the RIGHT has right of way. Passport or national ID as well as driver's license, insurance papers and ownership papers must be carried all the time. National speed limit is 50km (31mph) in towns, 90km (56mph) on secondary non-urban highways (carretera secundaria), 100km (62mph) on dual carriageways (carretera/autovia), 120km (75mph) on motorways (autopista).
Speeding fines: 30 – 300 Euros. Minimum driving age is 18. For use of the highways (autopista) it is often necessary to pay a toll before access. Prices vary and are calculated by the distance of the journey. There are strict laws concerning drinking and driving. Blood alcohol levels must not exceed 0,05%. There are random breathalyser tests carried out regularly by the police. An international driving licence is not required for European citizens. Your locally issued driving licence, as long as it is accompanied by the passport, will suffice.
