PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT TORREVIEJA
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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 are opened from 8:30 until about 14:00 / 14:30. In some cases they may be opened during the afternoon, but this is uncommon. You can exchange money both in banks and in airports.
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1. Check the currency exchange rate online: go to Banking > Currency Conversion
2. Find your ATM or bank office: go to Banking > Banks and Atms
3. How to change money: go to Banking > Currency Exchange
4. How to cancel a stolen or lost 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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Some of the shops near the beach or the Harbour may have different and longer opening times.
Holidays:
1st and 6th of January, 3-9 March, 19th of March, 18th, 21st and 28th of April, 1st of May, 14-18 May, 16th of July, 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 the themes of these markets are very varied: from traditional fish markets, food markets to flower or even flea markets. For more information check th “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 you can 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 special 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 place 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 around 11 pm (when the festive atmosphere starts).
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Vive Zone Service:
1. The best selection of areas to go out: have 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...: casos prácticos ante distintas situaciones de emergencia en Emergencias > Qué hacer en caso de...
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Cost of living in Torrevieja
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Single Journey Ticket:
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1,30€
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Coffee:
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1€
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Taxi service (minimum fare):
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4.5€ :: 1€/km
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McDonalds Menú:
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5€
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Tip:
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Optional in bars, restaurants, pubs and taxis.
Normally, it's a small quantity just to round off the bill. For example: 10,70€ =11€
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