Aguadulce is the perfect place for a traditional sun, sea and sand holiday. Over the last 75 years Aguadulce has grown from a tiny fishing village to a popular tourist resort. The sports marina caters for a wide variety of water sports. There is a shopping centre at the marina as well as several fish restaurants. Aguadulce has a wide selection of shops, bars and restaurants. Stroll along the promenade in the evening or why not sample the varied nightlife. Cheap flights and holidays to Aguadulce are available all year round.

Region - Almeria.
Country - Spain.
Capital City - Madrid.
Language - Spanish, English widely spoken.
Religion - Catholic.
Visas - Valid UK passport.
Currency - Euro, about €1.45 = £1.
Credit Cards - Widely Accepted in Aguadulce.
Time Difference - GMT +1 hour.
Flight Time UK - About 2 hours 45 mins.
Aguadulce Airport - LEI (Almeria).
Distance from Aguadulce Airport - Approximatley 8 miles.
Taxi Fare from Aguadulce Airport - About €19 (£13).

Driving in Spain - In Aguadulce they drive on the right. EU compliant three-part pink document or international driving licence required .
Electricity in Spain - In Aguadulce it is 220v, adapter required.
Spain International Dialing Code - 0034.
Aguadulce Public Phones - Aguadulce International booths accept coins and phonecards, as well as credit cards .
Aguadulce Mobile Phones - All major networks in Aguadulce .

Spain Emergency Numbers - Emergency telephone number in Aguadulce 112 (police, fire and ambulance).
Aguadulce Health Risks - None.
Aguadulce Safety & Security - Motorists in Aguadulce, particularly those towing caravans, should be aware of highway pirates, who target foreign registered vehicles in service areas and subsequently stop them on the hard shoulder of motorways.

Shop Opening Times in Aguadulce - Aguadulce banks open 09.00-14.00 Mon-Fri, 09.00-13.00 Sat (except summer). Aguadulce shops open 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. Aguadulce department stores and commercial centres 10.00-21.00. Aguadulce office hours are 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. .

Public Holidays in Aguadulce - Public Holidays in Aguadulce for 2007 are Jan 1, 6, March 25, May 1, Aug 15, Oct 12, Nov 1, Dec 6, 8, 25.

Aguadulce Accommodation - Aguadulce accommodation is registered and inspected by regional authorities, but results in variations nationwide. Aguadulce hotels are classified from one to five-star. Aguadulce hostels/pensions are classified one to three-star. Other Aguadulce accommodation includes apartment-hotels, hotel-residencies, motels, self-catering, campsites, family guest houses, country villas, health spas and monasteries. There is a network of paradors, which are often converted palaces and mansions. .

Tipping in Aguadulce - Service and tax are usually included in Aguadulce hotel bills, but tip chambermaids, porters and waiters. Restaurants in Aguadulce often include service, so a gratuity is discretionary, normally 10%-15%. Taxi drivers expect 10%-15%.

Aguadulce Standard of Living - In Aguadulce a Bottle of beer (330ml) - £1, mineral water (1L) - £0.90 and three course meal with drinks - £12.

Aguadulce Climate - Aguadulce has Mediterranean weather with hot summers and mild winters. There is almost no rain in Aguadulce during the summer months and very little throughout the rest of the year. .

Tourist Information on Aguadulce
For further tourist information on Aguadulce go to www.andalucia.com, www.andalucia.com/costa-almeria/

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