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SPEED LIMIT SIGNS
When we look at road signs we remember some basic principles. Red circles tell us what we must NOT do, blue circles tell us what we MUST do, squares and rectangles offer information, triangles are warnings. There are a couple of others, such as the hexagonal stop sign, but they are the principle points to remember. Red circles DON´T, blue circles DO, squares and rectangles are info, triangles are warnings.
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TORREVIEJA - TORRE DEL MORO
Torrevieja is a Mediterranean town, located in an ideal spot and with a perfect climate. Torrevieja is a town of sun, parks and beaches, offering attractive outdoor leisure, cultural and sports activities. The town has always been aware of its traditions and at the same time has advanced with future progress in mind.
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NATIONAL SPEED LIMIT IN SPAIN
On some 7,000 kilometres of the secondary road network in Spain, the maximum permitted speed limit is set at 90 kilometres per hour, on roads where no other restrictions are in force, in other words, where there are no signs indicating a stricter limit.
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PAELLA
Paella is a Spanish rice dish originally from Valencia. Paella takes its name from the wide, shallow traditional pan used to cook the dish on an open fire. Paella translates to frying pan.
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TORREVIEJA SALT LAKE
The bustling coastal resort of Torrevieja is home to an amazing feat of nature. As you drive into the town from Alicante airport you will pass between two salt lakes – one is blue/green and the other is an impressive pink colour. The main attraction for bird lovers is the flamingos where up to 2,000 can be seen during the breeding season.
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THINGS TO DO IN MADRID
Following are a few attractions to visit in Madrid. ROYAL PALACE Home to the Kings of Spain from Charles III to Alfonso XIII, Madrid's Royal Palace takes us on a journey through the history of Spain. Though it is no longer the royal family's home, it continues to be their official residence.
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CHILDREN IN CARS
Traffic law in Spain dictates that all children measuring 135 cm in height or less must ride in the rear seats of a vehicle, irrespective of their age, and in addition to the requirements of the correct seat being provided appropriate to their size and weight.
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DISCOVER ZENIA BOULEVARD
Zenia Boulevard is the largest shopping centre in the province of Alicante with over 150 shops. Zenia Boulevard is the perfect destination for shopping, strolling, having fun, dining and discovering exciting things to do with your family and or friends.
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THE CANELOBRE CAVES
The ‘Canelobre Caves’ located in the picturesque town of Busot, 24km from Alicante are well worth a visit if you fancy doing something different on your holiday. The caves are situated at an altitude of 700 metres above sea level, on the northern slope of the Cabeco D’or mountain range.
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NEW TRAFFIC RADARS COMING SOON
Technology these days appears to be advancing at an alarming rate, and that also includes the technology behind one of the traffic police´s biggest weapons in the fight for road safety, the speed camera, with the latest incarnations able to pinpoint vehicles from a kilometre and a half away.
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