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Salou
Salou is considered the tourist capital of the Costa Dorada region, offering a wide range of exciting activities and convenient facilities. This picturesque city prides itself in creating a green urban landscape, an idea which has resulted in the charming palm-lined promenade which runs along the seafront. The beaches in Salou have also earned a total of 34 Blue Flag eco-awards in recent times.
There’s a lively side to Salou as well - the excellent nightlife makes the city a popular destination with younger visitors, and its Port Aventura theme park is the biggest in southern Europe. Discover the highlights of Salou for yourself, with great deals at Travelwasp.com.
Currency:
Spain’s official currency is the Euro often signified by € or EUR. One Euro is divided into 100 cents. Money can be exchanged at bureaux de change and major hotels, but banks give the best rates. All major credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted at most hotels, restaurants, and shops. ATMs are widespread and are generally the cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining money. The Euro is used in 12 members of the European Union. Countries and territories using the Euro include: Belgium, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, The Vatican, Martinique, Guadalupe, Reunion, Montenegro, and Kosovo.
Salou Climate:
Most places in Spain see a great deal of sunshine during the summer, from the inland cities, to the holiday islands such as the Balearics and the Canaries. The east and south Mediterranean coasts, as well as the aforementioned islands, boast a typically hot dry climate, receiving plenty of sunshine in the high season and pleasant temperatures all year round. In the height of summer, the region receives around 12 hours of sunshine and temperatures can reach upwards of 30c, making it ideal for sunbathing and water sports. The Atlantic coast also sees high temperatures during the summer, whereas Northern Spain tends to be wetter and cloudier, with an average of 8 hours of sunshine a day.
Time :
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).
Language :
Spanish is the official language, but English is widely understood in areas frequented by tourists. Catalan, Galician and Basque are spoken in the relevant areas.
Electricity
Electrical current is 220 or 225 volts, 50Hz.
European-style two-pin plugs are standard.
Tipping
Hotel and restaurant bills usually include service charges, but additional tips are welcomed for services rendered. In established restaurants tips of about 10% are expected. Drivers of metered taxis expect small tips and it is customary to tip usually 5-10% for most services, including guides.
Communications
The international access code for Spain is +34. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom).
