Reus International Airport is the gateway to the Costa Doraka (Daurada) which is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Spain, attracting over 3.5 million visitors annually.

One of the most popular resorts is Salou on the outskirts of which is one of Europe's largest adventure parks.

The town of Reus is about 8 miles from the airport.

Cheap flights and cheap package holidays to Reus are available from UK and European airports.

Region - Catalunya (Costa Dorada).
Country - Spain.
Capital City - Madrid.
Language - Spanish, English widely spoken.
Religion - Roman Catholic.
Visas - Valid UK passport.
Currency - Euro, about €1.45 = £1.
Credit Cards - Widely Accepted in Reus.
Time Difference - GMT +1 hour.
Flight Time UK - About 2 hours.
Reus Airport - REU (Reus).
Distance from Reus Airport - 2 miles.
Taxi Fare from Reus Airport - About €14 (£9.66).

Driving in Spain - In Reus they drive on the right. EU compliant three-part pink document or international driving licence required.
Electricity in Spain - In Reus it is 220v 50Hz, adapter required.
Spain International Dialing Code - 00 34.
Reus Public Phones - Reus International booths accept coins and phonecards, as well as credit cards.
Reus Mobile Phones - Reus has all major networks.

Spain Emergency Numbers - Emergency telephone number in Reus 112 (police, fire and ambulance).
Reus Health Risks - None.
Reus Safety & Security - Motorists, 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 Reus - Reus banks open 09.00-13.00 Sat (except summer). Reus Shops open 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. Reus Department stores and commercial centres 10.00-21.00. Office hours in Reus are 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. .

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

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

Food in Spain - Each region has its specialities, although a stew in various guises is to be found everywhere, together with a general use of olive oil, garlic, Mediterranean vegetables, fish on the coasts, game and sausage.

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

Reus Standard of Living - In Reus a Bottle of beer €1 (69p), can of Coke €0.90 (62p), basic meal €9 (£6.21), good meal €24 (£16.55).

Where to Visit in Reus - Reus is the home town of Antoni Gaudi the famous Catalan modernist architect, although, ironically, there are no examples of his work here. Instead you’ll see lots of Lluís Domènech i Montaner’s work. He constructed several buildings throughout the city of Reus in a modernist style. There’s a Modernist Route through the town of Reus that you can walk which bypasses all the best buildings. In June the Reus enjoys its biggest fiestas, and you’ll see live music in all the town squares every night, and street entertainments. You’ll also see the famous towers made of men (Castellers) – unless they tumble down that is! .

Local Festivals in Reus - In Reus there are the following festivals. Jan 5th: Procession of the Three Wise Men.Feb: Carnival - Parades and fireworks.Mar 3rd: Festival of Sant Medir.Apr 23rd: Festival of Sant Jordi (St. Grorge).Jun: Corpus Cristi - Parade of giants and big headed carnival figures.Jun 23rd: Sant Joan (St. John) Summer solstice with bonfires and fireworks.Aug 15th: Assumption festival.Sep 24th: Festival of La Merce - Four days of celebration with music, parades, fireworks and dancing.

Reus Climate - Reus has Mediterranean weather with hot summers and mild winters. July and August are very hot in Reus. There is a small amount of rain during the summer in Reus although the autumn months are the wettest.

Reus Position - Lat: 41 08N, Long: 001 09E, Elevation: 76m.

Tourist Information on Reus
For further tourist information on Reus go to turisme.reus.net

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