National economy of Spain - industries, GDP and prosperity level

Spain is a democratic parliamentary state. There is a clear separation of the legislative, executive and judicial arms. The head of state is the King …
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Fantastic City Tours and Excursions in Spain
Uniques sights in Spain
Royal Palace of Madrid
From the series “The Most Elegant Buildings of Baroque Architecture”
The best European architects, sculptors and artists were chosen for the building of the royal residence. Some elements of the original decoration were saved until our days. Today visitors can see wonderful frescos, Flemish tapestries and antique sculptures. Also, the King’s palace has several collections of antique things. Among them, you can find a number of unique ones.
There you can see a rich collection of old weapons. The halls are decorated with portraits of Spain rulers and their family … Read all

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Microeconomics of Spain cities - shopping
La Rambla street will provide weight of pleasant experience. Here, is one of the largest and most interesting souvenir markets in the city, where you can buy handmade crafts and antiques. In a warm season you will always meet artists on this street. For those interested, beautiful paintings or portraits of their own are available. Numerous nice cafes and restaurants are located nearby. In Barcelona, there are several chic shopping centers. For many years L'Illa Diagonal remains the most popular … Read more

The biggest market in Europe, El Rastro, is also open in Madrid. You will need more than one day to see all items sold on this market. The market is open in the territory of an Old Town. Both locals and guests of Madrid visit this market in order to find inexpensive clothes and interesting gifts for friends and family. There are more than 35,000 trading outlets in total on the market. They sell modern clothes, shoes, accessories and jewelry to fit any taste. The abundance of antiquity outlets is … Read more

Collectors and fans of unusual souvenirs never forget to visit Poster Felix during their stay in Seville. This shop offers lovely posters in the national style. There are both new and rare old posters, as well as posters of different size. Many travelers visit Poster Felix as a picture gallery. A visit to the largest bookstore in Seville, La Casa del Libro, also promises to be an exciting one. The giant store offers rare gift sets, popular books and best sellers at affordable prices, and many … Read more

Ladies should definitely visit the shopping district, located near Levante beach. Here, is a network of popular jewelry stores, where you can choose great jewellery at a reasonable price. All the jewellery presented in the shops are of excellent quality. Local shopping pavilions are largely focused on tourists. Near Levante beach, there are some popular shopping streets full of designer clothing shops and souvenir stores. On the nearest Tuesday you should go to the market located in the Altea … Read more

Attend La Ventana store to purchase bright souvenirs. The store is located on one of the main squares of the city. Despite the location in a popular tourist area, it does not cease to please buyers with affordable prices. Here, you'll find incredibly beautiful postcards, traditional mugs, notebooks, T-shirts, guidebooks and other common accessories. If that's not enough, come by Warabi store, the owner of which serves customers herself. Many popular souvenirs can be bought here at the most … Read more

El Corte Ingles will turn one of the most interesting shopping centers for ladies. On the ground floor, are shopping pavilions with cosmetics and perfumery, the above floors are full of clothing and underwear stores, there are some specialized shops with goods for children, as well. On the top floor, you'll find several restaurants and cafes. This complex is very popular with young people, as well, it has shops with fashionable modern clothes and accessories. While resting in Valencia, be … Read more

Modern women of fashion should spend a few hours walking around a Mango store. A large boutique of this world-famous brand is open in Lloret de Mar. Here, ladies enjoy a wide choice of blouses, skirts, dresses, hats, and all kinds of accessories. This store is also aimed at customers with different income levels. It is quite possible to pick up stylish clothes for 10-12 euros, while the cost of some items reaches 150-200 euros. One of the best women's shoe stores in town is Marypaz. Here … Read more

Some tourists, getting to Lanzarote, buy household appliances and electronics here. Prices for all such products in Puerto del Carmen, as in other cities of the island, are slightly lower than in Europe. This is due to the absence of duties and taxes. You should keep in mind that you can only buy expensive products in large stores here. Buying the product directly from the manufacturer will be an ideal option. Otherwise, the risk of buying a fake designed for tourists is high. If you decide to … Read more
