PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT ALICANTE
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Language:
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Spanish and Valencian
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Currency:
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Euro
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Banks: Banks open from 8:30 to 14:00 / 14:30 approximately. In some cases, some banks remain opened during the afternoon but this is not common. You can exchange money both in banks and airports.
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1. Check the currency exchange rate online: go to Banking > Currency Conversior
2. Find your ATM or bank office: go to Banking > Banks and Atms
3. How change money: go to Banking > Currency Exchange
4. How to cancel a stolen or loss credit card: go to Bank > Credit Card Cancelation
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Shopping
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Opening times:
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Shopping center
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from 10:00 to 22:00
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Monday - Sunday
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Other shops
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from 9:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 19:00
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Monday - Friday
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from 9:00 to 14:00
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Saturday
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Closed
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Sunday
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It is probable that, in touristic areas, such as the Harbour, the Center or the Madera route, the shops have different opening times as, for example, they are allowed to be opened on Sunday.
Holidays:
1st and 6th of January, 19th of March, 1st of May, 15th of August, 9th of October, 1st of November, 6th, 8th and 25th of December.
Street Markets:
Traditional street markets take place once a week and they are very varied: from traditional fish markets and food markets to flower markets or flea markets. For more information you can check “Shopping” section in Vive Zone.
Tax Free:
All foreigners citizens not residing in a European Union country who spend more that 90,15 Euros are entitled to a Value Added Tax (VAT) refund on their purchases in Spain.
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1. Filter and find the store you need: Shopping > Stores
2. Discover the typical handmade products of this area: check them in Shopping > Craftsmanship
3. Where and when can you find a street market: check it in Shopping > Markets
4. Find all shopping areas full of amazing stores:go to Shopping > Shopping Centers
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Eating
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Meal
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Meal Times (approximate)
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Breakfast
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8:00-9:00
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Brunch
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10:00-12:00
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Lunch
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14:00-16:00
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Dinner
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21:00-22:00
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Vive Zone Service:
1. Restaurants with specific food, how to pay and much more information: go to the section Restaurants > Establishments
2. Traditional Cuisine: discover what you have to taste if you visit this city in Restaurants > Cuisine
3. Local recipes: how to cook typical Spanish food, go to Restaurants > Local Recipes
4. Dining areas with every kind of restaurants : go to Restaurants > Dining Areas
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Going out time:
If you want to go out at night the best time is at about 11 pm (when the festive atmosphere starts).
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Vive Zone Service:
1. The best selection of areas to go out: take a look at Restaurants
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Emergency
Emergency number: 112
The European Health Insurance Card is required to have free access in public health centers and hospitals.
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Vive Zone Service:
1. Panic button: a button that connects you with the emergency service and displays your GPS position in case you do not know your location. Go to Emergency > Panic Button
2. Hospitals, Firemen, Public health centers, Police stations and other information: go to Emergency > Emergency Calls
3. First aid Manual: if you have some doubts just have a look to Emergency > First Aid
4. What to do in case of...: practical information about what to do in case of an emergency> What to do in case of...
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Cost of living in Alicante
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Single Journey Ticket:
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1,50€
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Coffee:
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1,50€
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Taxi service (minimum fare):
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3€ :: 2€/1km
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McDonalds Menú:
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6€
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Tip:
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Whatever sum you would like to offer in bars, restaurants, pubs and taxis.
Generally, it's a small quantity just to round off the bill. For example: 10,70€ =11€
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