Pyrenees Guide

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Balneari Prats Spa, Catalan Pyrenees - Balneari Prats is located in a large modernist building, set in its own grounds 15 minutes' drive from Girona city. Spa is based in Caldes de Malavella, a small village situated between the Pyrenees mountains and the Mediterranean sea. Using the same thermal springs sourced by the Ancient ...

Balneario La Virgen Spa - La Virgen Spa is located in historic Jaraba Springs, in the Zaragoza Province (Aragon). The natural hot springs in Jaraba have been recognized for their therapeutic properties since their use by the Romans. The elegant Spa Hotel was built in 1898 and fully renovated in 1995. The waters contain ...

Balneario Sicilia Spa - The Romans were the first to appreciate the health giving qualities of Jaraba's warm spa springs which had a constant water temperature of 34 degrees Centigrade. The Balneario Sicilia is located in Jaraba, 120 km from Zaragoza, Aragon. It creates the synthesis between age-old therapies and modern ...

Balneario Termas Orion Spa, Catalan Pyrenees - Balneario Termas Orion is located in the beautifol town of Santa Coloma de Farners, about 20 km South of Girona. Its hot springs were known and used by the Romans, Greeks and Arabs. The custom of bathing was a recreational, preventive, hygienic and medicinal as well as a natural and customary scene ...

Banos de Fitero Spa, Fitero, Navarra - This establishment is located in a landscape featuring natural thermal baths dating from the Roman era, a perfect place to enjoy nature and good health. The complex boasts well-maintained facilities surrounded by gardens, terraces and a thermal swimming pool. There are a wealth of therapeutic ...

Banos del Seron Spa - The Baños de Seron Spa is well located on the banks of the River Mesa and is convenient to the Jaraba village (120 km from Zaragoza City), historic sites, and natural areas . This traditional Aragon destination spa for total well-being, it focuses on five areas - hydrotherapy, beauty, stress ...

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Business Hours in Spain - The most common business hours are Monday through Saturday, from 9.30 h to 13.30 h, and from 16.30 to 20.00 h. Big shopping centres and department stores open from 10.00 h to 21.00 or 22.00 h uninterruptedly. These big stores open sometimes on Sunday. In coastal cities, in high season, ...

Caldea Spa - Caldea is the greatest warm water centre in Europe. This unique glass structure with distinguished decor covers 25,000 sq.m and contains many plants, rocks and features, with a wide range of activities for relaxation. The tower, the 80 metre high symbol of Caldea, with four storeys containing a ...

Caldes de Boi Spa, Catalan Pyrenees - The Balneari Caldes de Boi Spa is situated in the middle of the Pyrenees of the Lleida Area, in the Valley of Boi (Alta Ribagorza), very close to the Aiguestortes National Park and the group of Romanesque churches officially declared Unesco World Heritage site. It covers an area of 24 hectares. As ...

Castilian Spanish - Known around the world as Spanish, it is the official language of the country as it is stipulated in the Article 3 of the Spanish Constitution. All Spaniards have the duty to know it and the right to use it. Castillian is also spoken in many countries around the globe which where former colonies ...

Castilian Spanish Basics - ENGLISH-CASTILIAN SPANISH-PRONUNCIATION COURTESY: Please-Por favor-Pohr fah-VOHR Thank you-Gracias-GRAH-syahs You're welcome-De nada-Deh NAH-dah Excuse me-Disculpe-Dees-KOOL-peh It doesn't matter-No importa-Noh eem-POHR-tah No-Non-Noh GREETINGS: Hello-Hola-OH-lah Good morning-Buenos ...

Catalan Pyrenees Spa Guide - Catalan Pyrenees Spa ...

Cestona Spa Resort - According to tradition, the first medicinal waters were discovered when locals saw Marquis de San Millan’s dogs were cured after bathing in small pools of warm water. The waters, called "guesalaga" (salt waters) were officially declared to be beneficial to the health in 1792, and in ...

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Costs, Money and Banks in Spain - Spain is one of Europe's more affordable countries. If you are particularly frugal it's just about possible to scrape by for around US$20/Eur 16/£ 13.5 a day. This would involve staying in the cheapest possible accommodation, avoiding eating in restaurants or going to museums or bars, ...

El Molinar Spa Resort - El Molinar Spa, which dates back to 1895, is an idyllic traditional country mansion set in over 20 tranquil acres high on Molinar de Carranza, in the Carraza riverside, and enjoying breathtaking views of the Basque Country countryside. El Molinar provides full spa services including massage, sauna, ...

El Privilegio de Tena Spa - The 4 star El Privilegio de Tena situated in Tramacastilla de Tena in the Aragon Pyrenees was built by using the original stone walls of an abbey that dates back to 1470, integrated and designed to comply with the local traditional architecture. This beautiful Hotel has been decorated in a modern ...

Electricity in Spain - Spain's electrical current is 220 volts, 50 cycles alternating current (AC); wall outlets take Continental-type plugs, with two round prongs. If your appliances are dual-voltage you'll need only an adapter. Don't use 110-volt outlets, marked for shavers only, for high-wattage appliances such as ...

Email and Internet in Spain - If you wish to get online to check your email, or for any other reason, you should go to one of the many establishments that offer this kind of connection: telephone houses, internet cafes (cibercafes in Spanish), etc. Internet connections are also available at airports, major railway and bus ...

Emperatriz Zita Spa Resort - This Hotel & Spa is situated in Lekeitio, a traditional seaside village with a long history of fishing. The hotel occupies an old 19th century palace and was renovated just three years ago. It was in this building that the last empress of the Austro-Hungarian empire was exiled and from her the ...

Fitero Spa - Fitero Spa was originally built by the Romans. Of all the leisure activities, bathing was surely the most important for the greatest number of Romans, since it was part of the daily regimen for men of all classes, and many women as well. Bathing in Roman Spain was a communal activity, conducted for ...

Foreign Embassies and Consulates in Spain - AUSTRALIA EMBASSY: Pza Descubridor Diego de Ordás, 3 (a la altura de Santa Engracia, 120) 28003 MADRID Tel: (91) 441 9300 Consulates: Barcelona Gran Vía Carlos III, 98, 9 piso 08028 BARCELONA Tel. (93) 330 9496 Sevilla Federico Rubio, 14 41004 SEVILLA Tel. (95) 422 ...

Health in Spain - Most travellers experience no health problems in Spain. Generally the health precautions you should take in Spain are the same as anywhere else in the developed world. In case of emergency Dial 112 free of charge (valid throughout Spain). Service is given in Spanish, and also in English, French and ...

Health Spas - The Pyrenees have many health spas which do not only offer peaceful rest and comfortable accommodation, but also their medicinal waters which are especially appropiate for many ailments. At the same time, they are important tourist centrs in lovely surroundings and close to cities of great interest ...

Hipocrates Spa, Costa Brava - With more than 20 years of experience, the 4 star Hotel Hipocrates offers the most advanced treatments in health and beauty. More than 2.500 m2 of modern installations designed and equipped to provide health, beauty and well-being, always adapting to your special needs. An extensive team of ...

Hotel & Spa Castillo de Ayud - Castillo de Ayud is a small luxury hotel located in the center of the charming and picturesque town of Calatayud, only 1hour from Madrid  and 30 minutes from Zaragoza. Hotel Castillo de Ayud is a lovingly restored Belle Epoque luxury country house, a retreat that manages to be chic ...

Hotel & Spa El Montanya, Seva, Barcelona - El Montanya Hotel & Spa is located in the surroundings of El Montseny Natural Park, in the municipality of Seva, only 56 kilometres away from Barcelona City and 15 kilometres from Vic. Hotel El Montanya is the perfect haven to relax and enjoy the beautiful countryside and the ...

Hotel & Spa El Montanya, Seva, Barcelona - El Montanya Hotel & Spa is located in the surroundings of El Montseny Natural Park, in the municipality of Seva, only 56 kilometres away from Barcelona City and 15 kilometres from Vic. Hotel El Montanya is the perfect haven to relax and enjoy the beautiful countryside and the ...

Hotel & Spa Nastasi, Lleida, Val D’Aran Region - An establishment that opened in October 2005, newly built and easy to get to, in the middle of the city’s most natural setting, the garden city. Two minutes from the city’s commercial and business centre. Charming rooms, a lounge where you can enjoy a variety of teas, a unique spa in ...

Hotel & Spa Termas Pallares, Alhama de Aragon, Zaragoza, Aragon - The 3 star Hotel and Spa Termas Pallares was established in 1863, at a distance of 116 kilometres from Zaragoza. A referent among the large 19th century Spanish spas, with the charm and greatness of its years of splendour, it is surrounded by a natural environment, which would be difficult to find ...

Hotel Golf & Spa Castillo de Gorraiz, Navarra - This refined 4-star hotel combines the tranquillity of this setting, with elegance and sophistication. It boasts a privileged location that unites tradition, history and quality of life. There are various types of rooms available, all equipped down to the finest detail. From here you can gain ...

Hotel Hispania, Zaragoza, Aragon - Located in the historic centre of the city of Zaragoza, close to the Plaza del Pilar, the hotel offers modern accommodation. Hotel Hispania features modern and attractive amenities, a breakfast room in a typical Aragones wine cellar, meeting rooms and a lounge where you can relax after a ...

Hotel Peralada Golf & Spa, Peralada - The 5 star Hotel Golf Peralada is a 14th Century Castle located in the heart of a 18 hole golf course. Its 55 rooms have splendid views and are comfortably equipped and elegantly decorated. In the restaurant you can choose from a wide selection of the finest Mediterranean cuisine. With its 6,000-m2 ...

Hotel Peralada Golf & Spa, Peralada, Costa Brava - The 5 star Hotel Golf Peralada is a 14th Century Castle located in the heart of a 18 hole golf course. Its 55 rooms have splendid views and are comfortably equipped and elegantly decorated. In the restaurant you can choose from a wide selection of the finest Mediterranean cuisine. With its 6,000-m2 ...

Hotel Reina Felicia Spa, Jaca, Aragon - The 4 star Hotel Reina Felicia Spa sits in a magnificent setting, surrounded by a privileged natural environment that is ideal for winter sports enthusiasts, nature lovers and all those seeking a peaceful, relaxing stay. With 4 meeting rooms, 54 double rooms, 16 duplex and 6 junior suites, spa and ...

Hotel Spa Barcelo Avenida, Bilbao, Basque Country - The hotel 4 star Barcelo Avenida is now one of the main reference hotels in Bilbao. Its services like the cyber-corner, Wi-Fi, ample parking and the 2100m² SPA & Fitness Centre located on the ground floor, together with its avant-guard design and convenient location make the hotel a great ...

Hotel Spa Jardines de Albia, Bilbao, Basque Country - Located in the heart of Bilbao, a short walk from the train station, the hotel is within easy walking distance of the commercial and touristic areas of the city. The airport is also just 15 minutes away, so not only is it quick and easy to reach the hotel, but also you will not need to hire a car. ...

Hotel Spa Moli de l'Hereu - This beautiful small hotel was originally an olive mill built in the 18th Century. It has been carefully restored and is now a delightful place to stay. This historic Hotel is situated in the rural village of Rafales, in Aragon, Spain. This traditional village can be found ...

Hotel Spa Paracuellos de Jiloca, Paracuellos de Jiloca, Aragon - This attractive spa hotel stands at an altitude of over 550 metres and is situated in a wonderful and picturesque valley where natural mineral water springs from gypsum rich rocks. The Paracuellos de Jiloca’s resort offers a wide choice of top quality leisure and activities. Just 2 km away ...

Hotel Torre del Visco, Fuentespalda, Teruel - Just 80 kilometres from the hectic Mediterranean, hidden behind the mountains, there is another World, Teruel: medieval villages, vineyards, eagles, genets and otters in the rivers. The Torre del Visco, dated 1449 is in a stunning situation overlooking the Tastavins river and surrounded by ...

Hotel Torre del Visco, Fuentespalda, Teruel - Just 80 kilometres from the hectic Mediterranean, hidden behind the mountains, there is another World, Teruel: medieval villages, vineyards, eagles, genets and otters in the rivers. The Torre del Visco, dated 1449 is in a stunning situation overlooking the Tastavins river and surrounded by ...

Hotel Torre del Visco, Fuentespalda, Teruel - Just 80 kilometres from the hectic Mediterranean, hidden behind the mountains, there is another World, Teruel: medieval villages, vineyards, eagles, genets and otters in the rivers. The Torre del Visco, dated 1449 is in a stunning situation overlooking the Tastavins river and surrounded by ...

Hotel Torre del Visco, Fuentespalda, Teruel - Just 80 kilometres from the hectic Mediterranean, hidden behind the mountains, there is another World, Teruel: medieval villages, vineyards, eagles, genets and otters in the rivers. The Torre del Visco, dated 1449 is in a stunning situation overlooking the Tastavins river and surrounded by ...

Hotels in Fuentespalda - Hotels in Fuentespalda, Teruel, ...

La Perla Spa Resort - The La Perla Thalasso-Sports Centre is set against the incomparable background of La Concha Bay. A Sea-Water Therapy and Sports Centre located at the foot of the beach which combines the benefits of the sea with getting fit. La Perla is the natural heir to the atmosphere of the Belle Epoque in San ...

Mirador de Ulzama Spa - The Hotel & Spa Mirador de Ulzama is in the Navarre locality of Urrizola-Galain, in the heart of the Valley of Ulzama. It is one of the most beautiful spots in the area and just 25 km to the west of Pamplona. Thanks to the privileged location of the hotel, in one of the most beautiful spots in ...

Navarra Spa Guide - Navarra Spa ...

Newspapers & Magazines - In Spain, some 155 dailies exist, the majority of which are local or regional. he two leaders in sales, El Pais and ABC, and El Mundo are dailies of national circulation published in Madrid, althought with regional editions in some of the Autonomous Communities. France's main newspapers are ...

Newspapers and Magazines in France - France's main newspapers are Le Figaro (centre-right, aimed at professionals, businesspeople and the bourgeoisie), Le Monde (centre-right, very popular with businesspeople, professionals and intellectuals), Le Parisien (centre, middle-class, easy to read if your French is basic), France Soir ...

Newspapers and Magazines in Spain - In Spain, some 155 dailies exist, the majority of which are local or regional. The daily papers, which have upped their circulation by two and a half million in the five past years, were able to maintain these readership figures for the Monday thru Firday editions, while registering a sharp ...

Panticosa Spa Resort - The Panticosa Resort is located at the Northeast of the Tena Valley, in the Aragon Pyrenees. It is only a few minutes away from France and from the Aragon Valley and it is very close to many attractions including Monte Perdido National Park. Surrounded by peaks of more than 3000 meters of height, ...

Pavilion of Spain - The project, committed to ethical architecture in pursuit of environmental protection and sustainable development, is to be an artificial forest made of columns and glass. The pavilion is designed to save energy and to use environmentally friendly materials and renewable energy sources. The ...

Peralada Spa, Catalan Pyrenees - The philosophy of the Peralada Wine Spa is based on a therapy using extracts from the wine to help achieve improvements in health through relaxation and personalised treatments. The different treatments using grape-derivatives combat free radicals stimulate the production of collagen fibres and ...

Pertegaz - Considered to be one of the classics of Spanish fashion design, Manuel Pertegaz was born in 1917 in Olba (Teruel), although just a few years after his birth his family moved to Barcelona. It was there that he had his first job in a shop in Carmen Street. He discovered that his true vocation lay in ...

Piolets Spa - Ahotels Piolets Spa is situated in Soldeu, Andorra, a country where you can discover, in every corner, lots of possible ways of enjoying nature and all kinds of sports, as well as a wide range of commercial and thermal activities. Ahotels Piolets Spa is High standing building (inaugurated in ...

Pont d'Espagne - Leave Cauterets on the waterfall path and you will reach Le Pont d'Espagne, one of the most beautiful and most popular sites in the Pyrenees. Precautions have had to be taken to be able to host the million tourists that visit it each year while protecting the environment. From there you can walk or ...

Postal Service in Spain - You can send letters from almost anywhere in Spain. To do so you should buy stamps, available at the licensed tobacco shops known as "Estancos".   To send the letter or postcard you need to put it in a post box, to be found in the streets, at railway stations and at airports. You ...

Prestige Victoria Spa, Costa Brava - The Prestige Victoria Spa & Hotel is a superior three star establishment located only a few meters from the Santa Margarita Beach and within two kilometers of the city center of Roses. Roses, set on Spain's beautiful Costa Brava, is a delightful mix of modern-day resort and timeless fishing ...

Restaurant Torre del Visco - Just 80 kilometres from the hectic Mediterranean, hidden behind the mountains, there is another World, Teruel: medieval villages, vineyards, eagles, genets and otters in the rivers. The Torre del Visco, dated 1449 is in a stunning situation overlooking the Tastavins river and surrounded by ...

Roc Blanc Spa Resort - The Carlemany Hotel & Spa, opened in 1953 and fully renovated in 2001, is one of the longest established hotels in the Principality of Andorra. It is located in the Principality’s most prestigious avenue in Escaldes – Engordany, a mere step from the best shops, only 15 minutes from ...

Saliecho Spa Resort - Located in the Valley of Tena, just 3 km from Formigal ski resort, in an area of the Aragon Pyrenees where the woods, the snow-capped peaks in winter and the freshness of the green in summer are the true protagonists of the landscape. Saliecho Spa & Hotel is a welcoming traditional Pyrenees ...

Spa Monasterio de Boltana - The 5 star Hotel & Spa Monasterio de Boltana is a restored 16th Century old stone magnificent building that had originally been monastery, sanitarium and shelter located on the banks of the Ara River, northeast of the province of Huesca. This property has been transformed as ...

Spain Embassies and Consulates Overseas - ANDORRA EMBASSY: Prat de la Creu, 34 Tel: 820013 - Fax: 868500 Consulates Office - Prat de la Creu, 34 - Tel: 86 87 86 - Fax: 86 85 00 AUSTRALIA EMBASSY: Canberra - 15 Arkana St. Yarralumla. P:O: Box 9076 Deakin. ACT 2600 Tel: 73 35 55 - Fax: 73 39 18 Consulate - Sydney - Level 24 St. ...

Spanish Civil War and Repression - The political map began to be dominated by the Regionalist League and republican parties in 1901. The Mancomunitat de Catalunya (1914-1925), with Enric Prat de la Riba as its president, was a federation of the provincial councils. The declaration of the Second Republic in 1931 paved the way for the ...

Spanish-French Exposition Zaragoza of 1908 - The Spanish-French Exposition was an exposition held in Zaragoza from May to December 1908 to commemorate the hundred-year anniversary of the first siege of Zaragoza. In 1902, the city of Zaragoza decided to celebrate the first centennial of the siege, and to make the celebration a regular ...

Telephone in Spain - If you wish to make a call to Spain from overseas, you should dial +34 (the code for Spain) followed by the telephone number (9 digits). If you want to call another country from Spain, then dial 00 followed by the country code and the telephone number. You can make calls from phone boxes. These ...

Television and Radio in Spain - Most TVs in the Spanish side of the Pyrenees receive between five and seven channels. Two come from the state-run Television Espanola (TVE1 and LA 2) and three are independent (Antena 3, Tele5 and Canal Plus). In some areas there are one or two stations run by the regional governments, such as ...

Termas Pallares Spa Resort - Termas Pallares Spa is located in a beautiful natural surroundings, and only 204 km from Madrid and 116 km from Zaragoza, surrounded by 68.000 m2 of parks and gardens. Balneario Termas Pallares buildings were built in 1863, and faithfully reflect the architectural taste of its time. The Spa has ...

Termes Carlemany Spa - The Carlemany Hotel & Spa, opened in 1953 and fully renovated in 2001, is one of the longest established hotels in the Principality of Andorra. It is located in the Principality’s most prestigious avenue in Escaldes – Engordany, a mere step from the best shops, only 15 minutes from ...

Time in Spain - Spain is on Central European Time, one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time. Like the rest of the European Union, Spain switches to daylight saving time on the last weekend in March, and switches back on the last weekend in ...

Torremirona Spa, Catalan Pyrenees - Apart from its own Golf Course, Torremirona Golf & Spa resort offers its guests a Sport and Leisure Centre considered to be one of the most innovative in Europe where you can relax and enjoy your free time. Fitness and health centre 3.600 m2 with Spa, sauna, hydro-massage, indoor and outdoor ...

Val d'Aran Spa, Catalan Pyrenees - Located in the center of Vielha, the Spa and Hotel Acevi Vall d'Aran is readily accessible by road and easy to find, at only 14 kilometres from Baqueira Beret ski station. Fully integrated into the surrounding of the Pyrenees with marvellous views over the Garona river. Getting ...

Vichy Catalan Spa, Catalan Pyrenees - The Vichy Catalan Spa is situated in Caldes de Malavella, a small village situated between the Pyrenees mountains and the Mediterranean sea, famous for its thermal springs and mineral water. You can still admire the Roman thermal baths, the ruins of the Castel of Malavella and the Romanic chapel ...

Vielha Parador Spa, Catalan Pyrenees - Bathed in the radiant light of the Pyrenees, this Spa rises up like a balcony from which to contemplate unsurpassable panoramic views of the Aran Valley; the views are most spectacular from the building's circular glazed restaurant. An ideal zone for skiers, hikers and lovers of nature, its ...

Vilagaros Spa, Catalan Pyrenees - Vilagaros Spa and Hotel is located in the heart of the Aran Valley, in the village of Garos, consider as one of the most beautiful of the Pyrenees in the Lerida province. It is about 10 Km away from the ski-resort of Baqueira Beret and about 4 Km from Vielha. Vilagaros Spa and Hotel is a typical ...

Vilas del Turbon Spa Resort - The waters of Vilas del Turbon Spa contain bicarbonate and calcium. They emerge at a temperature of 4ºC to 7ºC. The treatments available are anti-stress and therapies for the digestive and urinary systems. The only thermal element is the fountain whose waters can be drunk. Apart from ...

Visas and Documentation in Spain - Visitors from the U.S., Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.K. need a valid passport to enter Spain. Australians who wish to stay longer than a month also need a visa, available from the Spanish Embassy in Canberra. Make two photocopies of your passport's data page -- one for someone at ...

War of the Spanish Succession - The War of the Spanish Succession (1705–1714) resulted in the revocation of Catalonia's traditional autonomy and privileges. Afterwards, Spain attempted to crush the Catalans' sense of identity as a nation. The Catalan language was repressed in varying degrees for the next two and a half ...

Zelai Spa Resort - A brand new thalassotherapy centre and hotel, on the impressive Itzurun beach in Zumaia. Getting there: Easyjet flies to Bilbao from London from £15.90 one way Location: Playa Itzurun s/n 20750 Zumaia, Guipuzcoa, Basque ...