Tenerife safari centre: Safari Centre in Tenerife
Safari centre parking – Parking garage in Adeje, Spain
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Address
38660 Playa de las Américas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Rating on Google Maps
4.50 (60 reviews)
Reviews
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5Michael H.
4 years ago
Really comes to life at night great walk for tge family in the evenings.
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5Nick M.
3 years ago
Cheap and easy to find, great for people driving into the Safari Centre
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5diana p.
4 years ago
Great, not to expensive, 1.
80 Eur for one hour
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5cwc p.
3 years ago
A must if you go to tenerife
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5a.
3 years ago
Cool for a meal
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5Dady F.
4 years ago
Many stores and food courts near beach
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5colinda c.
1 year ago
Veel plaats, goed bereikbaar, dichtbij de promenade
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5H.
1 year ago
(Translated by Google) Very accessible parking, lots of places at low prices
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Parking très accessible, énormément de places à petits prix
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5Mike J.
7 months ago
After driving around and finding no parking space, straight in here mostly empty. 5E for a few hours, no hassle.
Card or cash at pay machine before exit job done.
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5S.
7 months ago
Hassle free parking at reasonable prices.
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5Ana I.
4 months ago
Super
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Jeep Safari Tenerife – By Tamaran
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54,00 €
4. 8484848484848 out of 5 basé sur 33 Évaluation des clients
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About this excursion
✓ Jeep safaris from 5 hours and longer.
✓ Book a place by paying a small deposit.
✓ Group discount from 3 jeeps.
✓ Departure is between 08:30 – 09:00.
✓ Up to 8 people fit in each jeep.
✓ Same booking are grouped together.
✓ Choose a tour guide in your language.
✓ Choose from 3 different jeep tours.
✓ 48-hour free cancellation policy.
✓ Free pick-up and drop-off.
✓ Activity with best price guaranteed.
✓ Club Canary is a partner of Tamaran.
Tenerife jeep tours are rated number 41 of the TOP 50 best things to do in Tenerife.
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Adults – Teide & Masca
Price: 59€ – Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
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1) Deposit 12€ | Arrival 47€
2) Deposit 24€ | Arrival 94€
3) Deposit 36€ | Arrival 141€
4) Deposit 48€ | Arrival 188€
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5) Deposit 48€ | Arrival 235€
6) Deposit 60€ | Arrival 282€
7) Deposit 72€ | Arrival 329€
8) Deposit 84€ | Arrival 376€
9) Deposit 96€ | Arrival 423€
10) Deposit 108€ | Arrival 470€
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Children – Teide & Masca
Price: 44€ (4-11)
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1) Deposit 6€ | Arrival 38€
2) Deposit 12€ | Arrival 76€
3) Deposit 18€ | Arrival 114€
4) Deposit 24€ | Arrival 152€
5) Deposit 30€ | Arrival 190€
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Adults – Teide ½ day
Price: 54€ – Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
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1) Deposit 10€ | Arrival 44€
2) Deposit 20€ | Arrival 88€
3) Deposit 30€ | Arrival 132€
4) Deposit 40€ | Arrival 176€
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5) Deposit 40€ | Arrival 220€
6) Deposit 50€ | Arrival 264€
7) Deposit 60€ | Arrival 308€
8) Deposit 70€ | Arrival 352€
9) Deposit 80€ | Arrival 396€
10) Deposit 90€ | Arrival 440€
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Children – Teide ½ day
Price: 40.50€ (4-11)
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1) Deposit 5€ | Arrival 35.50€
2) Deposit 10€ | Arrival 71€
3) Deposit 15€ | Arrival 106.50€
4) Deposit 20€ | Arrival 142€
5) Deposit 25€ | Arrival 177.50€
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Adults – La Gomera
Price: 130€ – Monday and Friday
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1) Deposit 15€ | Arrival 115€
2) Deposit 30€ | Arrival 230€
3) Deposit 45€ | Arrival 345€
4) Deposit 60€ | Arrival 460€
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5) Deposit 60€ | Arrival 575€
6) Deposit 75€ | Arrival 690€
7) Deposit 90€ | Arrival 805€
8) Deposit 105€ | Arrival 920€
9) Deposit 120€ | Arrival 1035€
10) Deposit 135€ | Arrival 1150€
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Children – La Gomera
Price: 101€ (4-11)
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1) Deposit 8€ | Arrival 93€
2) Deposit 16€ | Arrival 186€
3) Deposit 24€ | Arrival 279€
4) Deposit 32€ | Arrival 372€
5) Deposit 40€ | Arrival 465€
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Babies (0-3 years)
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1) Teide & Masca (free)
2) Teide & Masca (free)
3) Teide & Masca (free)
1) Teide ½ day (free)
2) Teide ½ day (free)
3) Teide ½ day (free)
1) La Gomera (+12.50€ arrival)
2) La Gomera (+25€ arrival)
3) La Gomera (+37. 50€ arrival)
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Free collection in the south of Tenerife. The pickup service is between 08:30 – 09:00. Leave your address or hotel name below.
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Deposit
This is the amount you pay to reserve your place/date. The deposit, in this case, is a portion of the total amount to be paid and therefore will not be returned after the activity.
Arrival
The remaining amount to be paid is noted as Arrival. You will pay this on the day of your booked experience to the guide of Tamaran. This can be done in cash or via card unless your ticket states otherwise.
Your paid down payment, and the amount to be paid on arriving, will be listed on your E-ticket that you will receive after you place your order.
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Last updated on January 10, 2023
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A Jeep safari in Tenerife is a great day out for young and old! The advantage of taking part in a Jeep tour in Tenerife is that you are in a small group of up to 8 people only.
Tamaran jeep tours
Jeep company Tamaran has 4×4 all-terrain Jeeps. During the Tamaran jeep excursions you will be accompanied by an experienced driver/guide throughout the whole trip. Tenerife Jeep Safari is a popular island excursion and can be done in many different languages.
Off-road jeep driving
Tenerife jeep safaris often involve a little to almost no off-road driving. Should you not care about this, it’s good when you are just looking for action there are better tours. For people who like to drive off-road, quad biking in Tenerife or Tenerife buggy tours will be a more entertaining option.
Teide and Masca jeep safari
This is our most popular Jeep safari in Tenerife. During the Jeep excursion, we pass by some of the typical towns and villages in the region and visit some of the must-sees of Tenerife. The Tamaran guide will tell you a lot of interesting things on the Jeep safari and it will certainly be a nice day out.
If you are looking for an extended island tour of Tenerife with more history, then this guided island tour would also be a great choice.
Teide/Masca safari information
- Food is not included on this Jeep safari. There is a lunch break where you have the opportunity to order food.
- Price for adults is 59€ and for children 44€.
- Jeep safari duration: 7 hours.
- This Tenerife Jeep safari takes place on the following days: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
- The route of the Jeep tour: Departure from Playa de las Américas – La Camella – La Escalona Viewpoint – Arona – Vilaflor – Teide National Park – Roques de García – Pico Viejo – Aripe-Chirche Viewpoint – Chío – Tamaimo – Santiago del Teide – Masca Viewpoint – Masca – Arguayo – Guía de Isora – Playa de las Américas.
Teide ½ day jeep safari
Join our morning Tenerife Jeep tour and explore Spain’s most popular National Park. During this Jeep safari in Tenerife, we are going to see the famous El Teide volcano. El Teide is definitely a must visit of Tenerife and during this Jeep safari, our guide will show you all the important sights in this remarkable volcanic landscape. You will be back in your hotel by the time for lunch.
Teide safari information
- Food is not included with this Jeep tour. Please bring some snacks with you.
- Price for adults is 54€ and for children 40.50€.
- Jeep safari duration: 5 hours.
- This Jeep safari is available on following days: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
- The route of the Jeep safari: Departure from Playa de las Américas – La Camella – Arona – La Escalona Viewpoint – Vilaflor – Gran Canaria Viewpoint – Teide National Park – Roques de García – Pico Viejo – Chirche – Aripe – Guía de Isora – Playa de las Américas.
La Gomera jeep safari
During this Jeep safari in La Gomera, we will discover the neighboring island of Tenerife in a really beautiful way. After pick up, you will be taken to the port of Los Cristianos where you can enjoy a 50-minute ferry ride to La Gomera. Once you arrive in the harbour of San Sebastian, the capital of La Gomera, we begin our beautiful Jeep safari through the island of La Gomera. During the La Gomera Jeep tour, we will see the most picturesque places of the island and you will also be introduced to the famous whistling language of La Gomera.
This La Gomera Jeep tour is a great way to explore this magical looking island. Although, if you are looking for a cheaper alternative tour, we recommend this: La Gomera bus tour.
La Gomera safari information
- Lunch is included in the price of the La Gomera Jeep tour.
- Price for adults is 130€ and for children 101€.
- La Gomera Jeep excursion takes 8 to 9 hours.
- The Jeep safari to La Gomera is possible on Mondays and Fridays.
- The ferry from Tenerife to La Gomera is included in the price of the Jeep safari.
- Please bring a valid document for the ferry trip.
- The route of the Jeep safari in La Gomera: Departure from Playa de las Américas or Puerto de la Cruz – Los Cristianos dock – San Sebastián – San Pedro – Hermigua – Playa Caleta – Agulo – Las Rosas – Roques Blanco – Visitors’ Centre – Agulo Viewpoint – Juego de Bolas – Laguna Grande – Roque de Agando – San Sebastián – Playa de las Américas/Puerto de la Cruz.
Rent a Jeep in Tenerife
Please note Tamaran only organizes exciting jeep safaris where only their tour guides ride in the jeeps.
Since 2022 Club Canary offers a new excursion where you can drive yourself in a jeep and go off-road and visit the national park of El Teide. More information can be found here: https://clubcanary.com/tenerife/jeep-rental/.
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Las Madrigueras, 5*
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Playa de las Americas 38660 Arona
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Las Madrigueras is located in the south of Tenerife, next to the Las American Golf complex, 15 km. from the airport, 5 minutes walk from the beach and the famous Safari Shopping Center with a large number of shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.
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The hotel has 57 rooms.
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Restaurants, bars:
– Restaurant “Belle Vue” invites visitors to enjoy delicious local cuisine for breakfast;
– restaurant “Bogey”;
– The romantic Piano Bar invites you to taste your favorite drink and enjoy live music.
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Vista Sur Aptos.
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Where to stay
Since tourism is the major part of Spain’s income, neither money nor efforts are spared for its development in the country. So, today about 10 thousand various hotels, hotels, boarding houses and other accommodation options are offered to tourists. You can choose both a fashionable hotel of one of the world’s chains, stay in an old castle, or rent a room in a student hostel or hostel. nine0003
The star rating of a hotel is determined by the Spanish Tourism Administration and can be rated from one to five stars. As a rule, the number of stars means the number of services provided, and the service in all hotels remains at a consistently high level. Most of the hotels in Spain are paradors – hotels of 3-5 stars, which are owned by the state. They are located in ancient buildings – the former hunting lodges of the royal family, monasteries, ancient castles, palaces. Living in such a hotel means not only good service, but also large beautifully furnished rooms with well-restored old interiors. Accommodation prices are appropriate. nine0003
If you plan to stay on the coast of Spain for more than a week, villas and hotel-type houses are at your service. In addition, there are always many apartments, mini-hotels, private hotels at the service of tourists.
For those who prefer a holiday at minimal cost, there are places in youth hostels. However, in this case you must carry your Youth Hostel Association membership card with you or purchase it locally.
If you are not afraid of the Spartan atmosphere and prefer silence and solitude, you can stay in one of the 150 monasteries. Here you will have to adhere to the traditional way of life of the monastery, in some cases, clean the room and wash the dishes after eating on your own. nine0003
There are campsites all over Spain, and especially on the coast. There is electricity, running water, many are equipped with laundries, sports grounds, restaurants, swimming pools, and other services are provided.
Excursions and attractions in Spain
Spain is a hospitable sunny country with an ancient history and colorful traditions, a rich cultural heritage, fashionable resorts, and stunning natural beauty. Spain is a variety of architectural masterpieces and cultural attractions, shops and restaurants, sea and mountains and, of course, charming flamenco and bullfighting. nine0003
Madrid, the capital of Spain, is the economic and cultural center of the country, as well as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. When exploring the city, be sure to visit Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Plaza de Cibeles, Plaza de la Villa, Paseo del Prado, Gran Via and Plaza España. Among the sights of Madrid, the most interesting are the Royal Palace and its magnificent Sabatini Gardens, the Cathedral of Madrid, the Palacio de Liria Palace, the monasteries of Encarnacion and Descalzas Reales, the Royal Cathedral of St. Francis, the Church of San Antonio de los Alemanes, the Church of San Isidro, Church of San Nicolás, Temple of Debod, Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Royal Theater and San Miguel Market. Madrid is also famous for its interesting museums, among which the most popular are the Prado Museum, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, the Reina Sofia Art Center, the National Archaeological Museum of Spain, the Museum of Decorative and Applied Arts, the Lazaro Galdiano Museum, the Serralbo Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, the Sorolla Museum, the Military museum, the Maritime Museum of Madrid and the Lope de Vega House Museum. For travelers with children, it will be interesting to visit the Madrid Zoo, which is located on the territory of the huge Casa de Campo park and the Warner Madrid theme park in the vicinity of the city. nine0003
Barcelona is a resort city on the Mediterranean coast, considered to be the “pearl” of Spain. Barcelona impresses with amazing masterpieces of architecture, many of which were created by the famous architect Antonio Gaudi – this is the Sagrada Familia, Calve House, Mila House, Batllo House, Vicens House, Palace and Park Güell. It is definitely worth visiting the Gothic Quarter, the Royal Square, the Grand Royal Palace, the Virreina Palace, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, the Cathedral, the Government Palace, Sant Jaume Square, the House of Leo Morera, the House of Amalie, the Spanish Village, the Palace of Catalan Music, Montjuic, Tibidabo, Monastery of Sant Pau del Cam, Royal Monastery, Church of Santa Maria de Pedralbes, Church of Santa Maria del Pi and Church of Santos Just y Pastor. Among the museums in Barcelona, the most interesting are the Picasso Museum, the National Art Museum of Catalonia, the Frederic Mares Museum, the Archaeological Museum of Catalonia, the Museum of Modern Art, the Barcelona Football Club Museum and the Chocolate Museum. Also popular places in Barcelona are the Aquarium, the Barcelona Zoo, the Botanical Garden, the Maremagnum, the monument to Christopher Columbus and the Siudadella Park. nine0003
Almost every Spanish city is famous for its abundance of unique historical and cultural attractions. Traveling through this amazing country, you should definitely visit the stunning architectural ensemble of the 13th century in Granada – the Moorish Alhambra Palace, the Grand Mosque in Cordoba, the Royal Palace and the famous Cathedral in Valencia, the Alcazar Palace and the Cathedral in Seville, the Alcazar Castle in Toledo and the majestic monument Roman era – Aqueduct in Segovia.
Majorca, Ibiza, Menorca, Tenerife, Costa Brava, Costa Dorada, Costa del Sol, Salou and the Canary Islands are the most popular among the famous seaside resorts in Spain. Spain is famous for its excellent ski slopes. The Sierra Nevada ski resort is located 32 km from Granada in the city of Pradollano, and the famous ski resort of Baqueira-Beret is located in the Pyrenees in the Val d’Aran valley.
Cuisine of Spain
By and large, all Mediterranean cuisines are somewhat similar. Therefore, it is not surprising to find echoes of Italian or French neighbors in traditional Spanish cooking. For example, in Catalan cuisine, all kinds of sauces are an obligatory and even the main component, among which there are four main ones: “sofrito” (sofrito) – from garlic, onions, tomatoes, peppers, herbs; “samfaina” (samfaina) – from tomatoes, peppers, eggplants; “picada” (picada) – from garlic, herbs, roasted almonds; “ali-oli” (ali-oli) – from garlic with olive oil. Popular dishes here include roast (cazuela), thick and fragrant monkfish soup (suquet de peix), fried pork sausages with white beans in boiling lard (mongetes amb botifara), and capi-i-pota stew from pig head and pig legs. As well as throughout the coast, white bread is loved here, generously poured with olive oil, grated with garlic and tomato, both as an appetizer for main courses and separately. nine0003
An interesting fact – in Catalonia, the love of the locals for a dish of sweet white leek served as the birth of a whole culinary ceremony called Calcotada. The process of its preparation and consumption is turned into a colorful performance. This juicy onion with a thick fleshy stalk is baked outdoors by the Catalans on a large trellis platform that sits over a hot vine fire. Ready-made onions are served with a special romesco sauce (salsa romesco), which is prepared on a nut base with tomatoes, different types of peppers, parsley, garlic, olive oil and vinegar. The “eating” ceremony takes place at long dining tables, where there are pre-prepared plates, large ceramic saucers with romesco sauce and jugs of wine. Since the onion is baked on an open fire and a charred onion can easily get dirty, the participants of the calzotada are given special aprons and light disposable gloves. The onion is held in one hand, the soft core is removed from the middle with the other, dipped in sauce and sent to the mouth. nine0003
Valencian cuisine is also famous for typical Mediterranean dishes. The locals incomparably make paella with all sorts of ingredients (from meat, fish, vegetables and seafood) and other rice dishes, including the traditional Valencian “caldero” of fish and rice, cooked on coals in a special deep frying pan. For vegetarians, this is a real expanse: vegetables – boiled, stewed, fresh – abound in the cuisine of Valencia. For example, pisto huertano (peasant-style vegetable stew) made from beets, beans and beans enjoys special love among the locals. From sweet dishes – “turron” (halvah) and ice cream, as well as pastries are an undeniable imprint of Arabic cuisine. It is interesting that it was here, in the Mediterranean (in the city of Mahon on the island of Menorca), that mayonnaise, which became the property of many peoples, was born. nine0003
Madrid stands apart in the general list of cuisines. Madrid-style grilled meats, cod and rennet (cut into pieces and stewed innards) are equally loved here, as are the traditional cocido madrileno (pea soups with croutons). But Madrid’s callos, a spiced tripe with black pudding and pepper sauce, is especially popular.
Meseta’s cuisine is dominated by vegetables and legumes (beans, peas, lentils). In Meseta, pigs are specially raised, fattening them with chestnuts and acorns, and game dishes are also loved here. In Castile-La Mancha, you can try the cuisine described by Cervantes in Don Quixote: boiled meat with vegetables, meat salad and fried cracklings with scrambled eggs. Saffron, honey and sheep cheeses are also used here. nine0003
Although similar in appearance, the northern and southern cuisines of Spain also have their own characteristics. In the Basque country, for example, “family” cooking with “home table” dishes is very common: “marmitaco” (potatoes with mackerel) and “changurro” (clams with crabs). Another well-known product is “bacalao al pil-pil” (cod in garlic sauce or Biscay). In general, dishes with inhabitants of the bottom of the sea are very common here. For example, Basques consider “kokotxas” (fins of sea pike) and eel fry to be the most delicious delicacy, they also love all kinds of shellfish – for example, boiled octopus (“pulpo a feira”), more common in Galician cuisine. Residents of other northern provinces have beans, anchovies, all kinds of dairy products and, of course, excellent cheeses of local origin (goat, sheep, cow) in a special account. The products produced here are renowned for their unsurpassed quality. In particular, the areas of La Rioja and Navarra are known for their abundant and natural food: asparagus, garlic, peppers, cucumbers, potatoes, young shoots of lettuce and other early vegetables, peaches, pears – the list is endless. The traditional dishes of these provinces are “pimientos rellenos” (sweet peppers stuffed with all sorts of fillings) and “navarro cochifrito” (spicy lamb stew). Desserts include fresh fruits in chocolate, as well as canned fruits and traditional buns.
In general, it must be said that the Spaniards practically did not create their traditional sweet dishes – most of the local delicacies were inherited from the Arab culture. nine0003
The Andalusian, or southern, cuisine of Spain is a fusion of the cultures of the peoples who once lived here. The famous cold soup “gazpacho” was born in Andalusia, as well as the way of deep-fried food, which is widespread in the world. This is not surprising – it is in the south of Spain that the best olive oil is produced. Of the dishes characteristic of the south, one cannot fail to mention “pescaitos fritos” – tiny fried fish eaten with head and bones, and “pinchos morinos” (thoroughly marinated and skewered meat), as well as various pork dishes (excellent habugo ham is produced in the local province of Huelva). nine0003
Spanish cuisine is endless – you can’t try everything… However, in Spain you should definitely try at least classic dishes. The famous Spanish omelette “tortilla”. Spicy smoked chorizo sausage. Serrano ham. Sheep cheese “Manchego”. Delicious special smoked ham “jamon”. And, of course, cold gazpacho soup. By the way, when you find yourself at a common table with the Spaniards and making a toast, you should definitely wish health, and while clinking glasses, say “chin-chin”, imitating the ringing of crystal. This is an essential ritual! If you say a few more words in Spanish, you can forever become your own person. nine0003
Tips
Waiters, porters and taxi drivers will not refuse tips, but they do not insist on receiving them. In a restaurant, the average tip is usually 5-10% of the bill, in a taxi – the same amount. Often a tip is added to round up the bill.
Office hours
Most museums and historical buildings are closed on Monday. On other days they usually work from 10 am to 2 pm and from 5 pm to 8 pm. Some churches are open during these hours, others only during services. nine0003
Shops are open from 10:00 to 22:00, closed from 14:00 to 17:00. Bakeries and bars open from 8 am. There are no breaks in hypermarkets and department stores, but they are closed on Sundays. Markets are open only in the mornings.
Banks are open on weekdays from 8 am to 2 pm, some close as early as 1 pm. In August, most banks are closed on Saturdays.
Souvenirs
Damascus jewelry, knives and swords from Toledo, pottery from Toledo, Valencia and Seville, filigree silver from Cordoba, leather bottles for wine – botas, castanets, Spanish dolls and bullfight posters. nine0003
Safety
In Spain, as in most European countries, the countryside is safe to drive. In big cities, the situation is more criminogenic, so it is better to keep credit cards and money in your belt, and when parking, do not leave things in the car in plain sight. If you feel unwell, first aid can be provided at the pharmacy.
Robberies are rare in Spain, but a tourist should not walk alone in dimly lit places. It is better to carry a bag and a camera not on the shoulder, but over the shoulder.