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PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT MURCIA
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Language:
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Spanish
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Currency:
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Euro
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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.
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1. Check the currency exchange rate online: go to Banking > Currency Conversion
2. Find your ATM or bank office: go to Banking > Banks and Atms
3. How to exchange money: go to Banking > Currency Exchange
4. How to cancel a stolen or lost credit card: go to Bank > Credit Card Cancelation
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Shopping
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Opening times:
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Shopping center
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from 10:00 to 22:00
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Monday - Sunday
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Other shops
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from 9:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 19:00
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Monday - Friday
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from 9:00 to 14:00
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Saturday
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Closed
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Sunday
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Holidays:
1st and 6st of January, 19th of March, Easter Thursday and Friday, 1st of May, 9th of June,15th of August, 1st of November, 6th, 8th and 25th of December.
Street Markets:
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 foreign citizens not residing in an European Union country who spend more that 90,15 Euros are entitled to a Value Added Tax (VAT) refund on their purchases in Spain.
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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
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Eating
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Meal
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Meal Times (approximately)
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Breakfast
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8:00-9:00
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Brunch
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10:00-12:00
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Lunch
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14:00-16:00
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Dinner
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21:00-22:00
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Vive Zone Service:
1. Restaurants with special cuisine, how to pay and much more information: go to the section Restaurants > Establishments
2. Traditional Cuisine: discover what you have to taste when you visit, in Restaurants > Cuisine
3. Local recipes: how to cook typical Spanish food, go to Restaurants > Local Recipes
4. Dining areas with every kind of restaurants: just go to Restaurants > Dining Areas
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Going out time:
If you want to go out at night, the best time would be around 11 pm (around the time the atmosphere loosens up).
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Vive Zone Service:
1. The best selection of areas to go out: have a look at Restaurants
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Emergency
Emergency number: 112
The European Health Insurance Card is required to have free access in public health centers and hospitals.
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Vive Zone Service:
1. Panic button: a button that connects you with the emergency service and displays your GPS position in case you do not know where 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 take a look at Emergency > First Aid
4. What to do in case of...: practical explanations of different types of procedures during an emergency, in Emergency > What to do in case of ...
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Cost of living in Murcia
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Single Journey Ticket:
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1,20€
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Coffee:
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1,10€
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Taxi service (minimum fare):
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3€ :: 1€/1km
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McDonalds Menú:
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6€
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Tip:
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Totally free offer in bars, restaurants, pubs and taxis.
Normally, it's a small quantity just to round off the bill. For example: 10,70€ =11€
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