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Colors of Playa de las Americas - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Features of the indigenous’ temper and way of life can be interesting for tourists who are going to Playa de Las Americas. Inhabitants are noted for friendly and good-humored temper; often it is possible to see their sincere smiles. With respect to foreigners they are quite friendly and they are always ready to help with advice. At the same time inhabitants are noted for little slowness doing various businesses and some tourists can interpret this as disrespectful attitude.
1. There are several informational centers on resort’s territory and it is easy to find owing to dark-blue transparencies with letter “i” fixed near. Tourists can take map and … Open
In fact it is just the one of peculiar temperamental attribute of all the inhabitants. They prefer to postpone a number of businesses, but at the same time they are very responsible. It is amazing but in spite of the calm and unhurried way of resort’s life like this, there is almost perfect cleanness. Siesta is important element of usual way of life too.
But independently on importance and responsibility of work, several hours of rest at the daytime are imperative for all. Inhabitants even have the original competition named siesta championship. Winner is the person who was the best in sleeping during the resting time. This amusement can seem to be absolutely absurd for foreign guests; however it is one of the most favorite amusements for the natives. Subsidiary points can be added for various facts, even for snoring. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
In spite of the unusual style of life in Playa de Las Americas, foreign travelers get used to it quite fast and in several days they feel there at home. For a lot of natives the primary type of earnings is the work in various touristic organizations and hotels, they show their worth very responsibly there. You can be sure that travelers will be given every support and attention in the hotels; however don’t wonder at the fact that you have to wait a little more time in restaurants.
It is accepted to give small gratuity for every service and advice. You can ask passers for help without any doubts, they necessarily prompt to the way to the needed object and suggest guiding. Well-deserved award for the service like this can be 1 euro or dollar - tip can be taken almost independently on currency.
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Reference information
Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Playa de las Americas
♥   Catedral de San Cristóbal, La Laguna, 61.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all castles
Survived castles around Playa de las Americas
♥   Castle 'Castle of San Miguel' Canary Islands, 8.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Castle of San Felipe' Canary Islands, 41.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Castle of San Joaquín' Canary Islands, 61.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Castle of San Juan' Canary Islands, 62.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Castle of San Andrés' Canary Islands, 70.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo

National traditions of Spain

Spaniards are very respectful to everyone around, including tourists. Local residents are in no hurry, they will gladly answer the questions of interest, show the way and even bear a company. Spaniards are unsurpassed masters of compliments. At the market, a girl can be called a princess or even a queen. However, locals appreciate and respect the personal space. No one pushes in the queue or bus, and everyone is extremely polite and relaxed. Unlike the inhabitants of northern European countries, the Spaniards are very non-punctual. They very rarely come to meetings on time, even if these are important business negotiations. They perform the work accurately, but often at the very last moment. … Open
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Traditions and festivals in cities around Playa de las Americas

Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Playa de las Americas. Learn the best periods to visit Playa de las Americas to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Playa de las Americas.
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