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Climate - In Madrid the temperature can reach 40C (104F) in summer and fall to below zero in winter. The southern areas have a more temperate climate, with sunshine during winter. |
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Cost of Living - Loaf of bread: €0.96 (76p), bottle of wine: €4.50 (£3.56) |
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Currency - Euro (€) £1 = €1.26 |
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Getting There - It is possible to fly to more than 30 locations in Spain from UK airports. Flying time is two to three hours. The major airports for the resort regions are Alicante for Costa Blanca, Málaga for Costa del Sol, Barcelona for Costa Brava and Costa Daurada, Murcia San Javier for Costa Cálida and Almería for Costa Almería. |
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Time - GMT +1 |
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Population - 42 million |