Canary Islands, Spain, a modern resort built in the early 1990s.This is because the tourism sector Spain began with "continental" parts.Âîò ïî÷åìó ïî êà÷åñòâó îòäûõà è ñåðâèñà è óðîâíþ êîìôîðòà êàíàðñêèå êóðîðòû ïðåâîñõîäÿò âñå èçâåñòíûå êóðîðòû ìàòåðèêîâîé Èñïàíèè.The erection of most hotels at Kanarah address the latest trends hotel and used the most advanced technologies.As a result, they are very territorial and park areas are well equipped with spacious rooms.

The seven islands that make up the Canary Islands archipelago located about 1,000 kilometres south of the Iberian Peninsula, and only 115 km from the coast of Africa at the closest point.A volcanic origin and the particular situation in the Atlantic Ocean determine their unique geological and botanical characteristics, as well as landscapes, which are different from European or African.These natural characteristics to determine climate with mild temperatures (average temperature on the coast is 22 ° C), which do not differ greatly at different times and days.Canary Islands archipelago is often called "Eternal Islands Vesny, underlining one of his major strengths.Here we do not have the usual seasons : winter and summer, autumn and spring are warm clear weather, is bright paint.The islands year round spring climate, beaches to enjoy at any time of year, not suffering from excessive heat.Warm Canary also guarantees a stable year-round water temperature : 20-23S.The words are not wasted, with the dank late autumn here ple European and American director.

About 80% of beaches in the Canary Islands The European Blue Flag is the highest rating service and cleanliness.In addition, all done to tourists bathing in the Atlantic was safe : on the entire coastline installed artificial breakwaters.Another feature of beaches in the Canary Islands that they, in a hotel relate to municipal ownership.

The Canary Islands are curious and colorful excursions.So lovers attractions will not be bored here.The islands many historical, cultural and natural sites worthy of attention.Among them, the highest point of Spain volcano Teide (3718 m), Sham reserve forests on the island of Gomera Garahonay, medieval castles, a world-renowned Loro-park with exotic animals and plants.Building interest will tour the capital city of Santa Cruz, Tenerife.

Territory

The seven islands that make up the Canary Islands archipelago, situated in the Atlantic Ocean, about 1,000 kilometres south of the Iberian Peninsula.Historically, the Canary Islands belong to Spain, which is located in the northeast of at 1500 km and geographically belongs to the group of volcanic islands along with the Azores Islands, Cape Verde Islands and Madeira.The archipelago consists of seven major inhabited islands and several smaller.The center is the largest island, Tenerife (Tenerife) (2,057 sq. km. Km).To the east is Gomera (La Gomera) (378 sq. km. Km), Lopez (El Hierro) (277 sq. km. Km) and Palma (La Palma) (728 sq. km. Km).The island of Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria) located in the west of Tenerife.It is the third largest island in the archipelago (1532 square metres. Km).Further to the west are Fuerteventura (Fuerteventura) (1,730 sq. km. Km) and Lanasarote (Lanzarote) (795 sq. km. Km).Of the six small islets only island Graciosa (La Graciosa) (27 sq. km. Km) habitable.To the east is the island Alegransa (10 sq. km. Km), Montanya- Clara (1 sq. km. Km), the Lobos (6 square. Km), Roke-del-Oeste (Roque del Oeste) and Roke-del-Este (Roque del Este).Total -13 islands.

Climate

The climate is considered to be one of the most favourable in the world.Summer is not very hot, but warm winters.The unique natural and climatic features are island Tenerife and Gran Canaria one of the most popular resorts and privileged world.Due to the smooth and mild maritime climate of the island is called "island of eternal spring".

Time

Behind from Moscow at 3:00.

Money

Euro (EURO), 1 EURO = 100 EURO cent.Bank : 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 euros.Coins : 2 and 1 euro; 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.

Mail and phone

Of all telephone booths can be intercity and international calls, paying for their coins (100 or 200 pesetas), or card (tarjeta telefonica).From 22:00 to 8:00 is a reduced fare.

Police : 091
Fire : 080
Ambulance : 061

Shopping, gifts, souvenirs

Shopping in the Canary can be attributed to the individual entertainment.By the way, do their shopping here is very convenient : the local tax on the sale of 5%, while in the Spanish treasury was 16% on each purchase.Tourists are taken away is not only a local souvenirs : embroidered tablecloths, knives, wine, but relatively cheap and well-known electronics companies.

Kitchen

Canary food is very simple, yet very clever and has a great range of taste sensations.The climate of a large and diverse, simple and conventional products, the major factors contributing to the traditional cuisine of the islands.Fish, fish here is exquisite taste and in no way inferior to fish from the Bay of Biscay.Fish are usually served with sauce or sauce, cooked in vegetable oil, vinegar and peppers.Very popular dish called "carne de fiesta", "festive meat, which is prepared from pork in a special marinades with pers and obzharivaetsya at bars (las perrilladas).These meals are served with potatoes."Papas arrugadas (wrinkled potatoes," in tough ") are potatoes, otvarennaya seawater.Potatoes growing in the islands has otmennymi flavour.Of the various varieties of different size, color and characteristics, the most valuable varieties are "papas bonitas and papas negras.We can not try the Canary Islands desserts.Most sweet dishes to eat Tenerife with palm honey (miel de palmera), which is looking at Gomera.Try also sweet palm juice (guarapo).Cheese is normally very gentle, they make from goat milk and served as appetizers, such as quesillo.It is not to try and local fruits : Avocado, Papaya, Guavas, melon, mango, pineapple.And other desserts : tasty flan-puding of eggs and sugar, sweets with honey and nuts (bienmesabe), melted milk (leche asada).

Transportation

On Gran Canaria and Tenerife reliable shuttle bus service.In other islands buses are less reliable, and to vote on the roads are too "comfortable".Regular bus service linking cities, airports, ferry piers and some of the major tourist destinations.TITSA-bus company, which provides passenger transport in almost all the islands.Services to the company cheap, and coaches strictly on scheduled service, which can be found at each bus stop (bus stop).Typically, travel by bus paid at the entrance to the front door, the driver.Taxi inexpensive, with interviewers, and without, to travel great distances and excursions should agree in advance.The taxi cars at the front and rear bumper the letters SP (servicio publico).Sometimes the windscreen of the green light or inscription libre (free).With few if any drivers know a foreign language, but they are very well aware of all the hotels, hotels, commercial centres and restaurants.

Tipping

Tipping at restaurants and taxi fee be charged.If the service was really high, then taken to the tip of 5-10% of this amount.

Visa

Necessary documents for the visa, passport, 2 photos schedule, a copy of the internal passport (all pages), the questionnaire, help with verification of income (for letterhead, indicating the position and salary), a reference to the removal of the currency at the rate of not less than 70 dollars per person.

Customs regulations

Upon entering Spain tourists are allowed to bring a few personal items, a portable typewriter, a video camera or two dozen films each.You can bring a portable transistor radio or a tape recorder, if you can see, that is not new subjects.Similarly allowed to import sports equipment personal use, own jewelry, items for use in camping or for the breakdown of the camp.The customs authorities can ask for a receipt for imported goods, which will be presented at the time of departure from the country.Currently, the maximum permitted number of imported tobacco and alcoholic products to one person : 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grammes of tobacco; And one bottle of wine, plus another bottle of any alcohol.There are no restrictions on the number of imported or bank cheques in foreign currencies, as well as convertible peseta, as well as the foreign currency banknotes or coins allowed to be imported to Spanish territory.

The embassy of Russia

Russia embassy in Madrid : (91) 4112957
Russia embassy in Barcelona : (93) 2805432

Tips

It's summer and beach clothing, be sure to take a jacket or sweater for the evenings and tours, as well as comfortable shoes for walking trips.Winter capture umbrella or cloak.In five hotels, casinos and luxury restaurants men may require jacket and tie.If you are traveling everything, a shawl degrees women on the beach, if too strong wind, cool evening, and when visiting churches, which need to lay his head.Shorts and miniskirts are not allowed in the church.The beaches have become women's swimming costumes cap, cigar hiding in the dunes.In the first day many visitors from colder countries suffer from heat exhaustion and sunburn.Avoid sun from 11.00 to 15.00, shirokopoluyu wear a hat and sunglasses.Have no fear malaria, but a lot of insects, and the means necessary against them, especially in the evenings.To avoid dehydration, drink more mineral water.

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