Prepare the sledge in the summer, and a selection of the best beaches in Spain in the spring 🏖
Top 5 beaches in the country (out of 10), check these out for now. Book a hotel, buy a swimsuit if you have to, and then try to guess the remaining five. Give it a week and reveal the cards.
1. Carboneras, Almeria.
Southeast of the country, the shore of the picturesque Mediterranean Sea. Surrounded by palm trees, a nature reserve and high dunes.
2. Playa de Las Canteras, Gran Canaria.
One of the best beach destinations in Europe. 3 kilometers of award-winning beach.
3. Cala Mesquida, Mallorca.
Those who do not want the crowds of tourists will appreciate this bay on the northeast coast. It has a small beach, rental chairs and umbrellas, a restaurant and snack bars.
4. Silencio Beach, Asturias.
The beach is 500 meters long and is located near the village of Castaneras, and its name translates as «beach of silence». There are gastronomic adventures, walks through hilly meadows and relaxation on unspoiled beaches.
5. Maspalomas, Gran Canaria.
Resort town in the southern part of the island of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands archipelago. Dunes and 6 km of beach, La Charca lagoon, palm groves and a tall lighthouse built in the late 19th century.
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Top 5 beaches in the country (out of 10), check these out for now. Book a hotel, buy a swimsuit if you have to, and then try to guess the remaining five. Give it a week and reveal the cards.
1. Carboneras, Almeria.
Southeast of the country, the shore of the picturesque Mediterranean Sea. Surrounded by palm trees, a nature reserve and high dunes.
2. Playa de Las Canteras, Gran Canaria.
One of the best beach destinations in Europe. 3 kilometers of award-winning beach.
3. Cala Mesquida, Mallorca.
Those who do not want the crowds of tourists will appreciate this bay on the northeast coast. It has a small beach, rental chairs and umbrellas, a restaurant and snack bars.
4. Silencio Beach, Asturias.
The beach is 500 meters long and is located near the village of Castaneras, and its name translates as «beach of silence». There are gastronomic adventures, walks through hilly meadows and relaxation on unspoiled beaches.
5. Maspalomas, Gran Canaria.
Resort town in the southern part of the island of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands archipelago. Dunes and 6 km of beach, La Charca lagoon, palm groves and a tall lighthouse built in the late 19th century.
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Here's Friday's news!
An ancient fortress in Spain will be saved from collapse with the help of bacteria, it is threatened by landslides. Bacteria will strengthen the soil, similar methods are actively used to repair historic buildings in France and Portugal.
In Spain, the police detained the «most dangerous and elusive» hacker in the country. They believe he is responsible for several serious cyberattacks and the development of a search engine called Udyat that steals sensitive data. They say he was identified by his IP.
Barcelona libraries will close for Easter (from now until April 10 inclusive).
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An ancient fortress in Spain will be saved from collapse with the help of bacteria, it is threatened by landslides. Bacteria will strengthen the soil, similar methods are actively used to repair historic buildings in France and Portugal.
In Spain, the police detained the «most dangerous and elusive» hacker in the country. They believe he is responsible for several serious cyberattacks and the development of a search engine called Udyat that steals sensitive data. They say he was identified by his IP.
Barcelona libraries will close for Easter (from now until April 10 inclusive).
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Happy Good Friday! How do Spanish supermarkets work during Easter?
Check to see if you have food in your fridge for the weekend. Easter is an important public holiday, with millions of Spaniards going out of town to rest or watch the procession in Seville. Local supermarkets also go on vacation or switch to a weekend schedule. But it all depends on the region and the supermarket.
Most stores will be closed today, on Good Friday, Mercadona will close for sure.
Carrefour will have only a few stores open, but they will be open all weekend (branches in hypermarkets and Carrefour Express).
The same with Lidl, some branches will be open all Easter week, but with reduced hours (until 15).
Dia will be open from 10 am to 3 pm.
Consum in tourist areas will be open regular hours, 9am to 9pm.
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Check to see if you have food in your fridge for the weekend. Easter is an important public holiday, with millions of Spaniards going out of town to rest or watch the procession in Seville. Local supermarkets also go on vacation or switch to a weekend schedule. But it all depends on the region and the supermarket.
Most stores will be closed today, on Good Friday, Mercadona will close for sure.
Carrefour will have only a few stores open, but they will be open all weekend (branches in hypermarkets and Carrefour Express).
The same with Lidl, some branches will be open all Easter week, but with reduced hours (until 15).
Dia will be open from 10 am to 3 pm.
Consum in tourist areas will be open regular hours, 9am to 9pm.
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All you need to know about the new eight-week parental leave in Spain 👦
Under the new family law, parents will be able to take eight weeks of leave, which can be used at any time until the child turns eight years old.
🔸 This time can be used if you need to change schools, the child needs medical attention, or the child is going through a difficult period and you want to rest and spend time together.
🔸The leave will be paid.
🔸Both parents will be able to take it.
🔸The law will go into effect until August 2024, but it may go into effect sooner. It all depends on when the government approves it.
🔸The Family Law also allows for five days of leave at work if a family member, such as a spouse, has a serious accident or illness, hospitalization or surgery without hospitalization that requires you to be at home.
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Under the new family law, parents will be able to take eight weeks of leave, which can be used at any time until the child turns eight years old.
🔸 This time can be used if you need to change schools, the child needs medical attention, or the child is going through a difficult period and you want to rest and spend time together.
🔸The leave will be paid.
🔸Both parents will be able to take it.
🔸The law will go into effect until August 2024, but it may go into effect sooner. It all depends on when the government approves it.
🔸The Family Law also allows for five days of leave at work if a family member, such as a spouse, has a serious accident or illness, hospitalization or surgery without hospitalization that requires you to be at home.
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A post for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, joggers and hikers: tools needed and 2 locations to explore 🏕
Apps allow us to walk through the mountains without having to learn the word «help, I’m lost, I don’t know where I went» in an unfamiliar language. It’s all thanks to navigation and smart routes.
Wikiloc
Discover the best routes for hiking, biking, and many other types of hiking, as well as stories about them. There’s a whole section of itineraries in Spain right here.
Strava
Strava is known to many as a running app, it actually works as a full-fledged social network for outdoor sports enthusiasts. Track your physical activity scores, train, share your successes, form a community, and build routes.
Komoot
Komoot positions itself as «your road to adventure.» You can watch others’ routes and build your own, and download them so you don’t get lost in areas without a signal.
👣 Bonus: where to go hiking? So it’s not 400 km from Barcelona.
Montserrat Natural Park. A natural park with high jagged cliffs, oak forests, high mountain plains and birds of prey. A great destination for the day, and you can bring your dogs here. There are several trails of varying degrees of difficulty.
Tibidabo Mountain. Tibidabo is a mountain with a big cathedral, a Ferris wheel and picturesque views of Barcelona.
On the way you can stop by one of the oldest amusement parks in Europe. There are also several trails for 2 hours or 3.5 hours, all easy.
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Apps allow us to walk through the mountains without having to learn the word «help, I’m lost, I don’t know where I went» in an unfamiliar language. It’s all thanks to navigation and smart routes.
Wikiloc
Discover the best routes for hiking, biking, and many other types of hiking, as well as stories about them. There’s a whole section of itineraries in Spain right here.
Strava
Strava is known to many as a running app, it actually works as a full-fledged social network for outdoor sports enthusiasts. Track your physical activity scores, train, share your successes, form a community, and build routes.
Komoot
Komoot positions itself as «your road to adventure.» You can watch others’ routes and build your own, and download them so you don’t get lost in areas without a signal.
Montserrat Natural Park. A natural park with high jagged cliffs, oak forests, high mountain plains and birds of prey. A great destination for the day, and you can bring your dogs here. There are several trails of varying degrees of difficulty.
Tibidabo Mountain. Tibidabo is a mountain with a big cathedral, a Ferris wheel and picturesque views of Barcelona.
On the way you can stop by one of the oldest amusement parks in Europe. There are also several trails for 2 hours or 3.5 hours, all easy.
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#sport
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Tuesday's digest 📅
🛳 Authorities and residents of Barcelona are struggling with port authorities. The reason for the struggle is cruise ships bringing huge numbers of tourists to the city while most of the city is still asleep. Last Monday five liners arrived in town, and this Monday as many as eight will be arriving.
Crowds of walking tourists does not help the city to combat overtourism, so the authorities plan to limit the number of tourists a month (up to 200 thousand) and arriving liners (up to three per day). Until then, residents will have to fight for a place in the sun with 25 thousand tourists exploring the city's streets.
🔥 Asturias is gripped by a new wave of forest fires. Five people are suspected of setting fires. The head of the region Barbon has called those responsible for starting the fires «terrorists» and vowed they would face time in prison.
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🛳 Authorities and residents of Barcelona are struggling with port authorities. The reason for the struggle is cruise ships bringing huge numbers of tourists to the city while most of the city is still asleep. Last Monday five liners arrived in town, and this Monday as many as eight will be arriving.
Crowds of walking tourists does not help the city to combat overtourism, so the authorities plan to limit the number of tourists a month (up to 200 thousand) and arriving liners (up to three per day). Until then, residents will have to fight for a place in the sun with 25 thousand tourists exploring the city's streets.
🔥 Asturias is gripped by a new wave of forest fires. Five people are suspected of setting fires. The head of the region Barbon has called those responsible for starting the fires «terrorists» and vowed they would face time in prison.
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Our neighbor Paris has banned scooter rentals
Spanish cities are not going to do the same yet, instead the government reminds about the rules of riding.
• You have to drive carefully, without endangering other road users.
• You can't drive on sidewalks.
• It is forbidden to drive with headphones on.
• You may only park in an approved parking space.
• Only ride while wearing a helmet.
• Minimum age of driver is 16 years old.
• Cannot ride on intercity roads, highways, or city tunnels.
• Only one person can ride a scooter.
Keep in mind that the rules above are general rules. The rules of a city or municipality may differ. In Barcelona, for example, it is forbidden to ride in the Old Town, and you will be fined for parking in the wrong place. It is also forbidden to enter public transport with a scooter.
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Spanish cities are not going to do the same yet, instead the government reminds about the rules of riding.
• You have to drive carefully, without endangering other road users.
• You can't drive on sidewalks.
• It is forbidden to drive with headphones on.
• You may only park in an approved parking space.
• Only ride while wearing a helmet.
• Minimum age of driver is 16 years old.
• Cannot ride on intercity roads, highways, or city tunnels.
• Only one person can ride a scooter.
Keep in mind that the rules above are general rules. The rules of a city or municipality may differ. In Barcelona, for example, it is forbidden to ride in the Old Town, and you will be fined for parking in the wrong place. It is also forbidden to enter public transport with a scooter.
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Wednesday digest 👀
Five fake Goya and Velázquez paintings were seized in Spain. They tried to sell them for 76 million dollars through art dealers. The scam failed, even though the fraudsters even had the documents for the paintings.
On Monday the experiment to implement a four-day work week began in Valencia. Valencia became the first city in the world with a 32-hour workweek. The experiment will run until May 7, and authorities promise to share the results in July.
Renfe is having a sale today: 17,000 tickets for 7€ on the AVLO trains from Madrid to Andalusia. They will start running on June 1, the train will stop at all intermediate stations. To buy a ticket, register on the Avlorenfe or Renfe website. Tickets are named.
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Five fake Goya and Velázquez paintings were seized in Spain. They tried to sell them for 76 million dollars through art dealers. The scam failed, even though the fraudsters even had the documents for the paintings.
On Monday the experiment to implement a four-day work week began in Valencia. Valencia became the first city in the world with a 32-hour workweek. The experiment will run until May 7, and authorities promise to share the results in July.
Renfe is having a sale today: 17,000 tickets for 7€ on the AVLO trains from Madrid to Andalusia. They will start running on June 1, the train will stop at all intermediate stations. To buy a ticket, register on the Avlorenfe or Renfe website. Tickets are named.
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Did you know that in Barcelona there is a bar in a supermarket?
Yes, yes. It's a secret speakeasy bar called Monk. The supermarket is just a front. Inside is an interesting interior with cool lighting and unusual cocktails.
Open Monday through Sunday from 6 to 2:30 pm. Reservations are not available.
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Yes, yes. It's a secret speakeasy bar called Monk. The supermarket is just a front. Inside is an interesting interior with cool lighting and unusual cocktails.
Open Monday through Sunday from 6 to 2:30 pm. Reservations are not available.
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Hola! ⚡️
Mercadona is lowering prices on 500 basic products. A few weeks ago, the store raised them to avoid becoming unprofitable. Now production costs have gone down, which means some of the prices will go back up. That includes fresh fish, some cheeses, yogurt, dried fruit, butter and household products.
The largest artificial beach in Europe will open in the summer near Madrid. Admission will cost 10€ and it is estimated that between 250,000 and 400,000 people will visit it each year. It will be a whole complex with a place for water sports, children's pools, restaurants and parking.
Rising prices and business costs are making life very difficult for the Spanish self-employed. First the pandemic, then inflation, higher social security contributions and taxes. 4 out of 5 self-employed admit that their businesses are in the same or worse shape than they were a year ago because of rising costs. Only 20.8% of the self-employed say their business has grown over the past year.
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Mercadona is lowering prices on 500 basic products. A few weeks ago, the store raised them to avoid becoming unprofitable. Now production costs have gone down, which means some of the prices will go back up. That includes fresh fish, some cheeses, yogurt, dried fruit, butter and household products.
The largest artificial beach in Europe will open in the summer near Madrid. Admission will cost 10€ and it is estimated that between 250,000 and 400,000 people will visit it each year. It will be a whole complex with a place for water sports, children's pools, restaurants and parking.
Rising prices and business costs are making life very difficult for the Spanish self-employed. First the pandemic, then inflation, higher social security contributions and taxes. 4 out of 5 self-employed admit that their businesses are in the same or worse shape than they were a year ago because of rising costs. Only 20.8% of the self-employed say their business has grown over the past year.
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Prepare the sledge in the summer, and a selection of the best beaches in Spain in the spring 🏖 Top 5 beaches in the country (out of 10), check these out for now. Book a hotel, buy a swimsuit if you have to, and then try to guess the remaining five. Give it…
The second part of the beach selection 🏖
1. Cala Agula, Mallorca
The pearl of the Balearic Islands and one of the most beautiful beaches in the country. It is a beach with perfect golden sand, crystal clear water, beautiful green trees and magnificent mountains. For those who want entertainment, there are bars scattered along the beach. However, Cala Agula is considered a great place for those looking for a quieter vacation away from the crowded beaches.
2. Ses Illetas beach, Formentera.
The beach is located in the Salines Nature Reserve. It has white sand, turquoise water. It is considered the best beach on the island of Formentera, so there are usually a lot of people here.
3. Playa de Bolonia, the town of Tarifa.
A wild beach and a quiet and peaceful place for those who are tired of people. There is a dune and an archaeological site with the ruins of an ancient Roman city that is well preserved. It can be windy, which is why the beach is appreciated by windsurfing enthusiasts.
4. Playa del Inglés, the southern coast of Gran Canaria.
One of the most famous tourist beaches of Gran Canaria, located in the southern part of the island. This beach is three kilometers long and has golden sand and calm sea and is located next to the Special Reserve of Dunas de Maspalomas.
5. La Concha Beach, San Sebastian.
One of the most beautiful and famous urban beaches in Europe. It has fine sand, a white promenade and beautiful views of the bay. you can do a variety of sports such as surfing, windsurfing, volleyball or beach soccer. The beach is protected from the wind by the surrounding mountains, so it is recommended for families with young children.
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1. Cala Agula, Mallorca
The pearl of the Balearic Islands and one of the most beautiful beaches in the country. It is a beach with perfect golden sand, crystal clear water, beautiful green trees and magnificent mountains. For those who want entertainment, there are bars scattered along the beach. However, Cala Agula is considered a great place for those looking for a quieter vacation away from the crowded beaches.
2. Ses Illetas beach, Formentera.
The beach is located in the Salines Nature Reserve. It has white sand, turquoise water. It is considered the best beach on the island of Formentera, so there are usually a lot of people here.
3. Playa de Bolonia, the town of Tarifa.
A wild beach and a quiet and peaceful place for those who are tired of people. There is a dune and an archaeological site with the ruins of an ancient Roman city that is well preserved. It can be windy, which is why the beach is appreciated by windsurfing enthusiasts.
4. Playa del Inglés, the southern coast of Gran Canaria.
One of the most famous tourist beaches of Gran Canaria, located in the southern part of the island. This beach is three kilometers long and has golden sand and calm sea and is located next to the Special Reserve of Dunas de Maspalomas.
5. La Concha Beach, San Sebastian.
One of the most beautiful and famous urban beaches in Europe. It has fine sand, a white promenade and beautiful views of the bay. you can do a variety of sports such as surfing, windsurfing, volleyball or beach soccer. The beach is protected from the wind by the surrounding mountains, so it is recommended for families with young children.
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Hola! Friday news in brief 👀
Air traffic controllers at 16 Spanish airports will continue to strike. Yesterday's negotiations on their wages and working conditions were thwarted, which means flights will continue to be delayed, at least throughout April.
Spain has started to grow hydroponic hops to save beer from the climate crisis.
Storm Noa is raging in the north, with showers and strong winds, but temperatures will drop across the country. Temperatures will normalize by the weekend, and you can always check the region for storm warnings here.
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Air traffic controllers at 16 Spanish airports will continue to strike. Yesterday's negotiations on their wages and working conditions were thwarted, which means flights will continue to be delayed, at least throughout April.
Spain has started to grow hydroponic hops to save beer from the climate crisis.
Storm Noa is raging in the north, with showers and strong winds, but temperatures will drop across the country. Temperatures will normalize by the weekend, and you can always check the region for storm warnings here.
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