PRACTICAL GUIDE OF MOTRIL
|
Language:
|
Spanish
|
|
Currency:
|
Euro
|
Banks: Banks are opened from 8:30 until about 14:00 / 14:30. In some cases they may be opened during the afternoon, but this is uncommon. You can exchange money both in banks and in airports.
|
Vive Zone Services:
1. Check the currency exchange rate online: go to Banking > Currency Conversior
2. Find your ATM or bank office: go to Banking > Banks and Atms
3. How change money: go to Banking > Currency Exchange
4. How to cancel a stolen or lost credit card: go to Bank > Credit Card Cancelation
|
Shopping
|
Opening and closing time
|
|
Shopping centres
|
10am-10pm
|
Monday-Sunday
|
|
Other shops
|
9am-1.30pm and 5pm-7pm
|
Monday-Friday
|
|
|
9am-1.30pm
|
Saturday
|
|
|
Closed
|
Sunday
|
However, in the beach area the shops and other establishments have extended hours. For example, many shops in this area open on Sundays and some holidays.
Holidays:
1st and 6th of January; 28th of February; Monday, Thursday and Easter Friday; 1st, 3rd and 22nd of May; 24th of June; 15th of August; 12th and 13th of October; 1st of November; 6th, 8th, 24th, 25th and 31st of December.
Street Market:
Traditional street markets take place once a week and the themes of these markets are very varied: from traditional fish markets, food markets to flower or even flea markets. For more information check th “Shopping” section in Vive Zone.
Tax Free:
All foreigners citizens not residing in a European Union country who spend more than €90.15 are entitled to a Value Added Tax (VAT) refund on their purchases in Spain.
|
Vive Zone Services:
1. Filter and find the store you need: Shopping > Stores
2. Discover the typical handmade products of this area: check them in Shopping > Craftsmanship
3. Where and when can you find a street market: check it in Shopping > Markets
4. Find all shopping areas full of amazing stores: go to Shopping > Shopping Centers
|
Eating Hours
|
Meal
|
Usual Eating Hours
|
|
Breakfast
|
8am-10am
|
|
Midday snack
|
10am-12pm
|
|
Spanish lunch
|
2pm-4pm
|
|
Dinner
|
9pm-10pm
|
|
Vive Zone Services:
1. Restaurants with special food, how to pay and much more information: go to the section Restaurants > Establishments
2. Traditional Cuisine: discover what you have to taste if you visit this place in Restaurants > Cuisine
3. Local recipes: how to cook typical Spanish food, go to Restaurants > Local Recipes
4. Dining areas with every kind od restaurants: go to Restaurants > Dining Areas
|
Going out time:
If you want to go out at night, the ideal time is at 11pm, when the festive atmosphere starts. Yet, Motril is always a good place to go out, at any hour, to enjoy its atmosphere especially in the peak of the season.
|
Vive Zone Services:
1. The best selection of areas to go out: have a look at Restaurants
|
Emergency
Emergency phone number: 112
The European Health Insurance Card is required to have free access in public health centers and hospitals.
|
Vive Zone Services:
1. Panic button: a button that connects you with the emergency service and displays your GPS position in case you have no idea wher you are. Go to Emergency > Panic Button
2. Hospitals, Firemen, Public health centers, Police stations and other information: go to Emergency > Emergency Calls
3. First aid Manual: if you have some doubts just have a look to Emergency > First Aid
4. What to do in case of...: practical cases in different emergency situations Emergency > What to do in case of...
|
Cost of living in Motril:
|
One-way ticket transportation
|
€1
|
|
Regular coffee
|
€1.20
|
|
Taxi service (minimum fare)
|
€1.50 :: €0.80/km
|
|
McDonald's meal
|
€7
|
|
Tips
|
Optional for bars, clubs, restaurants and taxis.
|
PRACTICAL GUIDE
HISTORY
LOCAL FESTIVALS
WEATHER
NEWS
