| u are interested in moving to Spain, or even just | | | | the proper documentation. You must be able to |
| traveling in the country for a while, you will want to | | | | show a certificate of origin and a health certificate, |
| have some basic knowledge. Spain is divided into fifty | | | | and any documentation indicating that your pet has |
| provinces. The main large cities in Spain are: Madrid, | | | | had all the necessary vaccines, especially rabies. All of |
| Barcelona. Valencia, Seville, Malaga and Bilbao. Once | | | | these must be signed by your vet. |
| you decide upon which area you are going to live in | | | | In getting to know the region you are interested in |
| or visit, you should try to find out as much about it | | | | traveling to, you will find that there are different |
| as you can. Travel magazines, newspapers and the | | | | variations in the food, depending on the region. The |
| world wide web will give you a lot of information. | | | | food of each region is influenced by the geography |
| In order to enter Spain, you will need a valid passport | | | | and culture of that region. For example, you can see |
| from your country of origin, if you are not from a | | | | the influence of the Moors in the use of spices such |
| country that is a member of the European Union. | | | | as cumin and saffron in some of the areas' cuisine. |
| Citizens of some countries may also have to obtain a | | | | The countryside peasant areas will each have rich |
| visa. If you are a citizen of a member country of the | | | | local stews and soups, full of the vegetables from |
| EU, you will not need to show a passport, but you | | | | the local farms. |
| will have to have a national identification document. In | | | | In the Valencia region, Paella is the "national" dish. Its |
| order to find out the exact requirements in your | | | | or gins are from the Spanish Civil War. It contains |
| case, you should contact the Spanish consulate in | | | | local game, fish and vegetables and, of course, rice. |
| your own country. They will by happy to assist you | | | | Paella has now expanded beyond Valencia and |
| in determining your requirements. | | | | everyone in Spain loves it. If you want to get the |
| Make sure you understand the customs regulations | | | | best food in Spain, and usually the least expensive, |
| of Spain before you visit. You will save yourself a lot | | | | eat where the locals eat. Avoid touristy restaurants |
| of time and trouble if you do. You can bring your | | | | and head for the small local tavernas or restaurants |
| personal items, such as cameras, jewelry, video | | | | for food that is fresh and good. |
| equipment and the like without any customs duty. | | | | The currency of Spain is the Euro. It is best to |
| Make sure you get a receipt for them upon entry. | | | | exchange your currency for Euros as soon as you |
| On other items, there may be custom charges as | | | | arrive in the country, since most places only accept |
| well as limits on how much you can bring in. Some | | | | Euros. You will certainly need Euros for the cab or |
| items that are limited in this way are cigarettes, | | | | bus trip from the airport, so you should buy some |
| perfume and wine. Custom duty will apply if you are | | | | Euros at the airport. You can also exchange currency |
| over the limit. There is no limit on the amount of cash | | | | at banks and large hotels. You should also be able to |
| you can bring into Spain, regardless of whether it is | | | | use credit cards and travelers checks for anything |
| Euros or a foreign currency. | | | | but small change. |
| Pets can be brought into Spain, as long as they have | | | | |