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Fun facts about the 2022 Qatar footbal world cup

Some fun facts about the world cup that will be hosted in Qatar

Every four year the world stops for about a month during the summer. People takes absence at work, weeding are pushed back, exams are postponed and even elections are moved (well maybe I’m exaggerating there), and all that because of football.
The time has come and this weekend the 2022 Qatar Football World Cup will kick off. And not just the 32 countries that are participating will be focusing on this tournament, the whole world will be watching. 

For those of you that usually check this blog, you know we like to dedicate here and there a post to the fun facts of one special event, and the 2022 Qatar Football World Cup deserves its own.

First winter world cup in history

If you read back, you can see that i said during the summer, this time is not summer it’s a winter tournament. Just to clarify will be summer in Qatar, where the tournament it held, and this is an event that never happened before. And the reason is the really high temperatures in Qatar during the summer, which makes it really hard to practice football. 

 

1st Middle Easter World Cup and only 2nd Word Cup in Asia

Its hard to believe but it is true. In all the Football World Cups it is just the second one to take place in an Asian country after Japan and Korea co-hosted the 2002 tournament. FIFA is clearly trying to expand football all over the world and reach everywhere.

Most expensive and visitors record

Qatar has spent 200 billion dollars on infrastructure for the World Cup, not just building stadiums but also on roads and complexes to welcome all the visitors and promote the country. That is a new record as it will be the number of visitors. Qatar placement and the investment will probably bring more visitors than any other word cup in history

 

Less stadiums and close to each other 

Is true that Argentina hosted a world cup in 1978 with only 6 stadiums, but times have changed since then. Qatar has 7 new stadiums and 1 refurbished. Only 8 stadiums to host all the matches. This and the fact that Qatar is a small country will allow, for the first time in history, that one fan can actually be able to attend most of the games just by traveling a few hours…. If traffic allows it.

At Eurochange we will enjoy the World Cup as you will be, many nationalities among our employees and sure they will be rooting for their country. But if you are planning to go to Qatar you can come to our offices and exchange Euros into Qatari Riyal. And when you come back from that amazing experience, we will be waiting to exchange the Riyals you got left into euros again. And let the best team win!
 

God save the Queen

A brief look at some facts from Queen Elizabeth

Yesterday was a day that will prevail forever in history, the Queen of England died peacefully at Balmoral.

Let’s honor her memory with some facts from her life.

1. Queen Elizabeth II was born at 2.40am on 21 April 1926
To parents the Duke and Duchess of York, who later became King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother). Interesting to know that she was not born in a palace. Instead, she was born at 17 Bruton Street in the Mayfair neighborhood of London, in a townhouse that belonged to her Scottish maternal grandparents, the Earl and Countess of Strathmore.

 

2. She was the first monarch to be crowned in a televised coronation ceremony.
Watched by a TV audience of 20 million people. Queen Elizabeth II succeeded to the throne on 6 February 1952 upon the death of her father, King George VI. On 2 June 1953, her coronation took place in Westminster Abbey. 

3. She was the longest reigning monarch ever in Britain
On 9 September 2015, Elizabeth II became the longest reigning monarch in British and Commonwealth history when she surpassed the record set by the nearly 64-year reign of her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria.

4. She owned more than 30 corgis over the course of her lifetime.
Her preferred breed of dog was the Pembroke Welsh corgi. She brought her corgi Susan on her honeymoon in 1947 and received a corgi puppy as a gift from members of her family in the spring of 2021. The royal corgis became part of the Queen’s public image. She even invented a new breed of dog when her corgi mated with a dachshund belonging to her sister, Princess Margaret, creating the “dorgi”. 

5. She is the most well-travelled monarch in history.
The Queen’s parents and grandparents travelled extensively in the British Empire and then the Commonwealth, but the Queen held the record for the most countries visited by an individual monarch: more than 120 countries on six continents. The Queen made her role as Head of the Commonwealth a priority throughout her reign, attending almost every Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and travelling extensively throughout the Commonwealth. 

If you are planning to go to the U.K. to pay your respects or to attend any of the activities that are planned after the Queen´s death, remember that you can exchange your Euros to pound in any of our Eurochange offices all over Spain. And it also works the other way around, if you coming to Spain we also exchange your sterling pound to euros at any of our locations.

Top British Cities in Spain

An aticle about the most british populated cities in spain .

Top British Towns in Spain

If we think about British in Spain, we always thing of Gibraltar, but that’s a misconception. In fact, Gibraltar it is a British territory, therefor those Brits who live there are British in British territory.

But we all know there are plenty British citizens living around Spain. It is not a tourist destination, but also the country chosen to move or to retire for many U.K. citizens. But which towns or cities do they prefer? Let’s take a look and start with 2 interesting facts to know what we are talking about.

  • The Costa Blanca town of Benidorm is the most British city in Spain!
  • The Costa del Sol dominates the ranking, with 5 towns in the top 10.

That’s a fact, even Benidorm has the highest British population is not enough to dominate the ranking overall, where the costa del sol emerges victorious with non-less than 5 towns in the top 10.

Let´s take a deeper look on some of those towns, where there are, and why are they so popular.

 

Benidorm

As arguably the most famous holiday destination in Spain, it shouldn’t surprise us that Benidorm takes the title of most British city in Spain.

The Alicante province has the highest ratio of foreign residents of all of the Spanish provinces which is why many British expats set up home here. Torrevieja, Calpe, Benidorm, Orihuela, Javea, Rojales, are all home to between 6,000 and 19,000 British expats.

The region of Alicante really does have the best of everything that Spain has to offer: the weather, relaxed lifestyle, food, leisure activities and natural wonders.

Malaga

The lively port city of Malaga is often known as the capital of the Costa del Sol. The second most populated city of Andalucia, Malaga has established itself as the coast’s commercial and cultural hub with many bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and shops.

There are many reasons why expats choose to move to Malaga and the Costa del Sol: the region has a great climate and beautiful beaches, cost of living is cheaper, and the area has something for everyone, from families to pensioners.

La Malagueta is a particular favorite with a lot of expats because of all its amenities, great schools, peaceful atmosphere and a beach nearby.

Valencia

Considered by many to be the hub of the Costa Blanca, Valencia on Spain’s eastern coast is an increasingly popular destination for British expats moving to Spain, offering everything from great beaches to cultural events and city life.

The locals are extremely friendly and welcoming with the whole of the city seemingly spending much of their time socializing outdoors.

For those who live in the region, the quality of life is second to none with plenty of year-round sunshine, a thriving expat community and a low cost of living compared to other regions of Spain. While living in Valencia isn’t as cheap as it used to be, it’s much cheaper than many other places in Spain and much cheaper than most places around Europe when it comes to cost of living and even buying or renting a house.

And guess what those cities also have in common? You are right, there is one or more Eurochange offices in all of them. We make sure to provide to British the best service to exchange their pounds to euro, but also, we are more than happy to exchange them some Euros to pounds when they decide to get back to the country where they were born. Check out exchange offices in those and many other cities, and of course if you want us to take a look to your city and maybe write about it in this blog, leave us a comment below.

 

Post Vacation Blues: how to avoid it or overcome it

What it is, how to prevent and how to overcome post-vacational stress.

Post Vacation Blues

August its arriving to it´s end, and that means for a lot of people the end of the most waited time of the year: vacations. For some, coming back to work and sharing their experiences with the colleages it is fun and they can not wait for it. But for most cases, this is a sad time, and for some it can end up in what they call the post-vacation blues or post-vacation depression.

Post vacation syndrome (PVS) is commonly called the blues. PVS typically appears in individuals who have recently returned to work following a holiday of a week or more.

Some common symptoms you might experience following a vacation include:

    stress

    anxiety

    sadness

    fatigue

    irritability

    lack of focus

    lack of motivation

    trouble sleeping

Here at Eurochange we want to more than money exchange or you, we going to try to help you with this syndrome by giving some advice how to prevent it or, in case it is too late for this, how to overcome it if ir hit already.

How to prevent it

Before you leave home, tidy up

In the run up to a vacation, it can be easy to think, “I’ll deal with that when I get back.” If you can manage it, putting fresh sheets on your bed, clean towels in your bathroom, and maybe a new book on your nightstand will make your return feel more like “Welcome home.”

Take lots of photos and write in a journal

Photos, journal entries, and souvenirs can represent memories you made on your trip. Mementos can be a reminder that the time you spent there is still meaningful to you, even when you’re back to your daily grind.

Give yourself a transition day

You might want to schedule your return travel for a Friday or Saturday, or if you do need to come back Sunday, take Monday off to recharge.

Plan plenty of downtime

While it’s tempting to cram adventure and activity into every moment your sense of well-being may last longer if you plan a restful one.

Have something to look forward to

This might mean scheduling a date night for the middle of the week, having friends over for a movie night, or just about anything else that reminds you of the good things you have waiting for you at home.

Begin researching your next trip

Even if you’re not planning on traveling for another year, creating Pinterest boards or researching itineraries for various trips can get your mind off your current vacation coming to an end.

How to overcome it

Host an Event.

Having some people over and talk about your hollidays will make your come back to the daily routine not as hard, and you will give value to that time spent on vacations.

Detox

Be sure to drink lots of water if you traveled by air. Plane cabins are known trusted source to dehydrate travelers. And if you’re experiencing jet lag, melatonin might help you adjust your sleep rhythms.

Vary the Routine. Changing the routine to incorporate something new is a great way to engage back following the holidays.

Seek for help

If you think that you can´t handle it, seek for help. Therapist are of great help in some cases and, even if you can not believe it, there has been plenty people before you with the same problems and they got to overcome it.

From Eurochange we wish you had a great summer and we hope you dont have any of those problems before mentioned. But if you come back from your summer trip and you have some currencies to exchange look for us in one of our locations and we will give you amazing rates and the best service.

 

 

 

 

 

Murcia, you are beautiful

A brief introduction and some places to visit of the beautiful city of Murc

Murcia, a charming and underrated region of Spain. If you’re looking for a hidden gem, somewhere away from the overcrowded tourist-y areas of Spain, this might be the place for you. Officially twinned with Miami, Murcia is the total opposite of the city of vice being a special laid-back provincial capital with an array of interesting sights and a pleasant center which can be easily strolled around. Unlike some of the larger cities in Europe, Murcia is largely uncrowded, with plenty of wide-open spaces where you can reflect and take a moment of calm, making it the perfect city for those who do not like cities. In fact, it has the feel of a small town. But that doesn’t mean that there’s not still loads going on.

Murcia, much like Valencia, is famed for its huerta, a surrounding zone of market gardens dating back to Moorish times, which supply the city's restaurants with excellent fresh produce and drive a thriving tapas scene.

The city is renowned for its gastronomy. In fact, the region of Murcia is often called the “Orchard of Europe”, because its fertile valleys produce much of the fruit and veg which is exported throughout the continent. Murcian cuisine features lots of fresh veggies, as well as amazing seafood from the rich coastline. The region is also well known for its amazing desserts and pastries, so be sure to give some a try.

Next, we will tell you a few things that you can do and places to visit around Murcia, not just in the city but also next to it.

Murcia's Old Town

The heart of Murcia is the beautiful, historic Old Town, full of huge plazas and baroque buildings. Many of the streets are pedestrianized, so this is a gorgeous place to simply stroll around, explore and be awe-inspired. Sit and have a coffee at one of the many cafes and watch the world go by and relax.

Visit the Wine Museum at Bullas

This region of Spain is famous for wine production so why not visit the wine museum? Located in what was previusly one of the largest and most poductive bodegas in Murvia. The building fates back to the early 19th Century and originally used to belong to one od the richest and most influential families in the district, the Melgares of Aguilar. 

Visit the Seaside

Murcia has plenty of seaside towns where you can balm out and get some sun, relax and explore. For the more active amongst us, there are the opportunities to go fishing, diving and snorkeling. From the fishing town of Águilas to the white dunes of the beaches in San Pedro del pinatar, there is stretch kilometer after kilometer of golden sandy beaches to enjoy. Plus, there´s plenty of beach side bars and cafes where you can enjoy the freshest seafood, traditional paellas and maybe a cold beer while you soak up the sun.

Floridablanca Gardens

Did you know that Floridablanca Garden was the first public garden in the whole of Spain? It´s located in the heart of a district called El Carmen which is one of the most charming districts in the city Centre.

The garden is currently an avenue that leads from the entrance nearest to Camachos Square to the statue of José Moñíno, Count of Floridablanca, the work of the Italian S. Baglietto, which was placed in its present location in 1849.

We could be talking about Murcia for many many posts and still not show you even a tenth of what this beautiful city has to offer.

But there is something Murcia has now that did not have before, an Eurochange office. We recently opened an exchange money office on Av. de la Constitución, 9. There you will be able to exchange your currency for Euros no matter where you from. Our agents will provide you with an excellent service and sure they will recommend you some places to visit to fully enjoy your stay in this little but huge gem called Murcia.

We are sure you will be more than happy that you visited this city and at the end of your trip you will make yours the famous Spanish quote ¨Murcia que hermosa eres”, I let you guys to find out what that means.

 

The night of the Dawn

Description and fun facts about the tradition from elche

The night of the Dawn

Every night of August 13 in Elche there is a party called "Nit d'albà" in the local language. It is a celebration that is done as a tribute to the virgin of the assumption, patron saint of the city of Elche. That night all the people go up to their terrace to throw fireworks. At 23:15, people continuously shoot fireworks from the terraces of buildings, creating an unrivaled pyrotechnic show. his tradition, which dates back to the Middle Ages, was originally a way that had the families to thank the Virgin the children who had (launching a rocket for each child). Those fireworks are called “palm threes” for their resemblance with them when they are launch and explode at the top. Nowadays, each “ilicitano” shoots their own fireworks, but also the city provides the biggest one, so from 23:15 till 23:50 the spectacular firework show will surprise you not just for its beauty, but also for its noise, it is really hard to hear anything other than explosions during those minutes.

At 11:55 p.m., it is tradition that the people of Elche turn off the light to create total darkness. Although before the City Council cut the electricity supply to the city center, it was stopped because people were trapped in the elevators, among other things. Moments later begins to sound, wrapped in such darkness, the Hymn of the Coronation of the Mystery of Elche and 00:00 is launched from the Basilica of Santa Maria one palm of rockets(several thousand of them), which ascend about 300 meters and unfold in a radius of 800 meters, illuminating much of the city as if it were daytime. That's where the name comes from, "The Night of Dawn". The luminosity is maintained for about a minute and then, from the tower of the basilica an image of the Virgin of the Assumption made with flares is shown. While the habanera Aromas Ilicitanos (Elche's unofficial anthem) plays through high-powered speakers.

At the end of this show, hundreds of young people take to the streets to start the wheelbarrow war. This war, consisting of the launching of drunken rockets (popularly known in the area as wheelbarrows) among its participants, takes place in a limited and perimeter zone for this purpose. It used to be around the city and people were getting around the streets and up in the balconies just to watch. But since there were many injuries and property damages, currently this area is located on Filet de Fora street, in front of the Hort del Monjo, in a parking lot. Before reaching the restricted area, it was traditional for these "carters" to ask for water from the people leaning out of the balconies, some of which they threw in buckets.

Families get together every year to celebrate this magical night, the smallest ones learn how to shoot fireworks while the oldest shoot the big rockets up to the sky. After the “imperial palm three” illuminates the city, the tradition stays that its a must to each watermelon with friends and family, then go to the streets to keep up with the celebrations.

If you coming from anywhere in the world, remember that in Spain you can only use Euros, but you can come to our exchange offices in order to change your currency into Euros. And if you come to Alicante, make sure to ask us about how to get to Elche and check this amazing tradition and, why not, buy some fireworks yourself and be a part of it. From Eurochange we wish you a great Summer.

Hollywood: City of stars

A brief guide of Hollywood

No trip to Los Angeles is complete without a visit to Hollywood, the home of movie studios, many of LA's most popular and historic tourist destinations, and its world-famous namesake boulevard. Whether you're visiting Hollywood for the first time or a lifelong Angeleno this visit is a must. Let´s take a look of some of the most iconic places to visit on the city where the dreams come true.

Hollywood Sign

The famous hillside Hollywood sign is perhaps the most iconic site in California. The original sign was built in the 1923 to advertise a new residential development named Hollywoodland. It was never intended to be a permanent sign and eventually fell into disrepair. Lost its last four letters in 1949 and got a massive makeover in 1978, it was changed to say simply "Hollywood" and soon became a recognized symbol of the city.

Get good views of the sign along Mulholland Highway as it snakes through the Hollywood Hills, as well as from the Griffith Observatory and Lake Hollywood Park. but the best way to see the sign is on a hike or horseback ride through the Hollywood Hills, and the guides know right where to go.

Walk of Fame

The famous Hollywood Walk of Fame runs along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street. Along the sidewalk of the Hollywood Boulevard stars, you’ll notice stars dedicated to some of the most famous celebrities in film, television, radio and other media. The Hollywood Walk of Fame celebrates some of the biggest names in entertainment. here are more than 2,500 brass stars celebrating entertainment icons along the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which stretches for 18 blocks through Hollywood.

Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios Hollywood is one of Hollywood's biggest family tourist attractions. The site is divided into several areas, including a theme park, working studio, and the Universal City Walk, an area of restaurants and shops. The Universal Studio Tour is the most exciting aspect of the park, a must-do for film-lovers.

For a bite to eat, some shopping, or to catch a movie, wander over to the pedestrian-only City Walk, where there are dozens of restaurants, cinemas, comedy clubs, and even indoor skydiving.

Museums

Along the city you can visit some of the famous museums. There are plenty to choose from depending on your taste. Here are some of the most famous ones.

       La Brea Tar Pits and Museum

       Hollywood Museum

       Hollywood Wax Museum

       Madame Tussauds Hollywood

       Hollywood's Museum of Illusions

If you planning to go to Hollywood on your next vacations, you may need some dollars, you can exchange euros to dollars on all of our Eurochange locations around Spain. Make sure you check our website, our amazing rates, and make your reservation.

Travel Safety

Safety tips for travelers

Summer time, that means millions and millions of tourists traveling around the world. Even nowadays we have plenty information on the net, and most people already know what to do and the safety measures to take while traveling, at Eurochange we thought it would be a good gesture to share with you some travel safety tips for your summer vacations.

The media usually blow out of proportion and scares people about some destinations being “unsafe”, and it is true that some places have more risk than other, but the #1 advice to any traveler it´s: Be responsible.

The major concern about safety its always about the possibility of getting robbed, and here are some tips to avoid that, or at least, make it more difficult.

  • Always make sure you know where you going: Asking for directions it’s a common practice, and most time it´s harmless but, sometimes can be problematic if you ask the wrong person. If you visiting a popular touristic city, make sure you ask the appropriate person, check for tourist’s centers, ask in your hotel lobby or to the concierge, and there is always the police. But if you are wellinformed, you won’t need to ask anybody and you will be your own guide thru the city.

  •  Locate all your belongings: Make sure where you have everything at every moment. We are used to walk around out hometowns careless, placing our wallets in our back pockets, having a backpack full with stuff, and showing off our nice watch or jewelry. All those are a big NO NO while you traveling. Make sure your wallet it’s on a spot hard to reach to avoid pickpocket, use a lock for your backpack and have only the necessary things and, while being on crowded places, place your backpack on your chest. Nice and flashy Jewelry can attract robbers, if you really don’t need it, leave it at home. Other potential measures to protect yourself are to split your money in different places, have a safe at your hotel room, have a decoy wallet and have as small cash with you if you can.

  • Protect yourself “online”: Do not join unknown or free networks, you don’t know who is on the other side. Nowadays we have our lives in our laptops or phones, this is really convenient for our daily life but carries some risks. Make sure you have your online purchases protected with a double confirmation via sms or email. Don’t pay with you credit card anywhere that seem untrustworthy and always make sure you don’t lose your card from your sight.

Last but not least, and referring to our website, be careful where you exchange your money. Try to find always an official money exchange office that holds all the licenses. In some countries, its common to pay in another currency other than the one official at the stores or shops, be careful with the exchange rate they give you. And of course, if you come to Spain make sure you visit us on one of our many locations around the country. We will not just give you amazing rated to exchange your money, we also will treat each and every one of you as an special and individual client.

Fun Facts about the 4th of July, “Independence day”

Since next week the most american celebration arrives we are taking a look

Today we start a new month, July, and probably it’s the most American month. The celebration of the 4th of July its known worldwide. Independence Day, American flags, fireworks, parades, all those words are directly related to this celebration, but we going to take a look not to the tradition but to some fun facts about this American celebration.

The biggest surprise it´s that you may have heard that Independence Day it is celebrated on July 4 because that’s the day the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, but that’s not technically true! Although the Declaration was adopted on July 4, 1776, it wasn’t signed by most people until a month later.

According to the History Channel, there is a message written on the back of the declaration of independence, but it´s not a map, a simple message is written upside-down across the bottom of the signed document  that reads, "Original Declaration of Independence dated 4th July 1776."

According to the same article, no one knows who wrote this or when, but it was believed to have been added as a label during the years of the Revolutionary War when parchment was frequently rolled up for transport.

In 1958, a history teacher assigned a class assignment to redesign the national flag as both Alaska and Hawaii neared statehood.

Robert G. Heft, who was 16 at the time, designed a new flag using the old 48-star flag and $2.87 worth of blue cloth and white iron-on material. His design earned him a B-minus to which he challenged by sending it to Washington D.C. to be considered by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

And then to the fireworks. Fireworks date back as a tradition of Independence Day as early as the first anniversary in 1777. According to the American Pyrotechnics Association, Americans spend more than $1 billionon fireworks  each year. The famed Macy’s fireworks show in New York City uses more than 75,000 fireworks shells and costs about $6 million.

Many people from all over the world travels to the United States during these dates to feel a part of the celebration and, as we do here in spain, they need to find somewhere for their currency exchange.

At Eurochange we can change your euros to dollars, or even your dollars to euros, we are glad to be your currency exchange resource. But not just to dollars, since the summer its officially here, if you planning to visit any other country check our locations to change your euro to sterling, to buy Danish krona in Spain or even to check our prices on Yen, we will gladly assist you with any information you need and be at your service to offer you the best currency exchange experience.

Sustainable Gastronomy Day

June 18th is the “Sustainable Gastronomy Day”.

June 18th is the “Sustainable Gastronomy Day”. What´s Sustainable Gastronomy and what does it have to do with Eurochange´s Blog? Let´s see it in the next lines.

Sustainable Gastronomy is a concept referring to a way of cooking that cares about the ingredient's origin, and the impact it has on the environment. 60% of the risk factors causing sickness are a consequence from bad nourishment, and that’s directly related to our planet´s health.

The main purpose of celebrating this day is to raise awareness about the impact of our actions on the environment, including the simple act of choosing one product or another. These concepts seem basic and logical to be implemented on today’s society by countries, but it is not as easy as it seems. A study called “Plates, Pyramids and Planet” showed that only 4 countries included sustainability on their dietary guideline. From all the 215 countries participating on that study, only 83 offered official guidelines about healthy diets.

Only Germany, Brazil, Sweeden and Qatar have a long-term vision and offer guidelines where diets, health and sustainability are mixed together. The Netherlands and the UK are taking some steps towards including sustainability on their dietary guidelines as well, but not as advanced as the 4 mentioned previously. For the rest, only next to a third (83) offer tips to the population based on the dietary habits.

Since a while ago, and growing every day, gastronomic tourism is increasing in popularity, and “foodies” plan their vacations or travels around the word based on gastronomic adventures. And this is how we found Belém.

Belém, Creative Gastronomic City by the UNESCO.

UNESCO recognised the compromise by the popular brazilian city with the creativity as the engine for an urban sustainable development. In this particular case the recognition is based on it´s gastronomy, and how they set some actions to help social inclusion and cultural revitalisation.

Belém promotes the use of native ingredients and local products, while works on eliminating the middle man from the production chain, linking small producers straight the the consumers. Furthermore, Belém its a pioneer in the "slow food" field, showing everybody how to lead a process of social transformation through a voluptuous, tasty and filled with variety gastronomy.

Belém it´s way more than all that: it is also consider the ecological tourism capital of the world. With a 1,5 million citizens, has some of the most beautiful fairy tale´s landscapes, a beautiful and historical old town clearly influenced by the Portuguese architecture, and a high social and cultural lifestyle.

If you wish to plan your next trip in order to enjoy all the gastronomical offer Belém has to offer, you have a whole year until the next world´s Sustainable Gastronomy Day in Brazil. But you only need between 24 and 48 hours to get your Brazilian Reales on your closest Eurochange office. 

5 Tips for traveling to Benidorm

Things to keep in mind before planning a trip to Benidorm

If you are going to visit Benidorm shortly maybe these tips can be interting for you:

1. The weather

Benidorm views

As you may have heard Benidorm is a city with an extraordinary climate almost throughout the year. We are lucky to enjoy very nice temperatures all year round, it's very strange when sun does not come out. So don't forget to put inside your suitcase your bathing suit, sandals, T-shirt and shorts; bring perhaps a jacket because sometimes the evening is coolder. Anyway, we recommend you consult the weather forecast before you come (Eurochange)

 2. The beaches

If you like going to the beach you're are in luck, because Benidorm has several beaches, of different types. If you like the long sandy beaches we recommend the beaches of Levante and Poniente, which in addition have a promenade lined with shops of all kinds. If you like the beaches rather small and a little more intimate you can enjoy la Cala Tio Ximo, Almadrava or Mal Pas. Of course bring a good sun protection!

 3. Shops reliable and legal as Eurochange

Important, if you are traveling from a country, as UK, that does not have the Euro, in Benidorm you will find an huge variety of shops that exchange currency. Don't trust everyone; look for reliable and recognizable trademarks, which comply with the rules and that offer the types of change without hidden commissions. In Benidorm you will find 2 Eurochange exchange offices opened at the moment, whose location you can see in the following link.

4. Nightlife

If you like to party, Benidorm is one of the Spanish cities with more nightlife in the country, any day of the week is good for a quick drink and meet people from anywhere in the world, at very affordable prices!

5. The best views of Benidorm

You can't miss the wonderful views from the Castle; if you are lover of the sea you will find one of the best panoramic views from the balconies of the famous castle of Benidorm. You can take advantage to have a drink in one of the cozy bars with terrace that you will find at the top of the Castle.

If you've already been to Benidorm, perhaps you have some interesting comments that will help the rest of visitors to enjoy more the city, don't hesitate to share it with us!

Getaway to Scotland and where to buy Scottish pounds

Scotland’s Must-See Places Tour

Now that the good weather is here and the warmth is one of the best times to travel to Scotland. There are many essential places that you cannot miss. Enjoy a weekend as a couple discovering the spectacular landscapes of Scotland. Travel at your leisure between its lakes and mountains, discover its dramatic castles and stroll through the medieval streets of Edinburgh, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Renting a car and touring the island is the best way to enjoy it, but keep in mind that in Scotland you drive on the left. You can start with…

 

1. EILEAN DONAN CASTLE

 

This castle is one of the jewels and one of the most essential places to visit in Scotland. Located in the Highlands, on a small island in Loch Duich, it is only accessible by a small stone bridge, which makes it even more scenic.

In addition, this castle was the setting for several films, including Los Inmortales or Braveheart and is the image of Cardhu Scotch whisky.

 

2. NEIST POINT ON THE ISLE OF SKYE

 

This lighthouse, situated less than an hour's drive from Portree. We are talking about Neist Point, one of the great attractions of Skye. It is located at the westernmost end of the island and is located facing the sea on a beautiful cliff, a large arm of land against which the ocean waters break energetically. Arriving at Neist Point, we find an area where we can leave the vehicle and start the journey to the lighthouse. Neist Point is today a building with history, however, it is still working and performing its role as a ship guide. It no longer needs activation and maintenance by a lighthouse keeper, because it is remotely controlled from Edinburgh.

 

3. LOCH NESS AND URQUHART CASTLE

 

Urquhart Castle is the third most visited attraction in Scotland. This fortress on the shores of Loch Ness is an incredible place, marked by history and dominating the spectacular landscape of the Great Glen ("The Great Valley").

Every year hundreds of thousands of visitors come to Loch Ness in search of the myth of Nessie, the Monster. Whether or not its existence is true, this sea creature is surrounded by a halo of mystery and continues to fascinate even though it has not been seen in almost 100 years.

Loch Ness, narrow, with dark waters and 37 kilometers long, is a place given to mystery. If you want to get closer there are many points from which it is worth seeing. There is the town of Fort Augustus, which is at one end of it. There is also Drumnadrochit, a town in the middle of the lake where there are several interactive museums around the lake and the legend of the monster. Boat trips depart from both places. If you're really interested in Nessie, maybe it's worth going in.

 

4. SAINT ANDREWS

 

This old and historic university town on the North Sea is known worldwide as the birthplace of golf.

One of the most beautiful places is the cathedral, walking among its ruins surrounded by tombs from all eras transports you to other times. The best place from which to have an incredible panorama is from the top of the tower of the church of Sant Rule, with fantastic views of the cathedral, the city and the sea.

In addition to this area, the medieval city of Saint Andrews is full of charm with its shops, cafes and markets, so it is worth exploring it quietly and dedicating a day.

You can't leave without running along West Sands beach, recalling the mythical scene from Chariots of Fire, which was filmed there. As a curiosity we will tell you that next to the beach you will see people playing golf in the emblematic Old Course, one of the oldest in the world.

 

5. DUNNOTTAR CASTLE

 

Dunnottar Castle is one of the best places to visit in Scotland. This medieval castle located on the east coast leaves you in awe of its location, on a rocky precipice above the sea, a perfect place to defend against attacks, with the waves of the North Sea protecting it and only accessible by a narrow steep path.

The ruins are from the 14th and 15th centuries and were featured in the movie Hamlet. When you visit it you will be able to see the remains of what remains of the palace, the stables, the chapel… and other places that are just as impressive as the views from them.

The best photo and the most beautiful view is the one before arriving, with the perspective of the ruins of the castle on top of the summit and the sea in the background.

 

6. EDINBURGH

 

Edinburgh is a tremendously welcoming city with a great atmosphere throughout the pub area. This city, in which its fabulous Edinburgh Castle stands out, has two very different parts, the Old Town and the New Town. There are many things to see and do in Edinburgh, we would recommend in addition to visiting the castle, strolling along the Royal Mile and Circus Lane, visiting Holyrood Palace or going up Calton Hill to watch the sunset, with some great views of the city of Edinburgh. Nor can you leave the city without having a pint in one of its many taverns or a single malt whisky.

 

The official currency of Scotland is the Scottish pound, both sterling and Scottish pounds are valid there, if you are going to visit Scotland we recommend that you bring some cash in pounds. You can make the change at Eurochange, go to our website and make your reservation or call us at 615403877 and our operators will guide you if you have any questions.

 

 

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