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In Torremolinos you can hire a sun bed on the beach all year round.
Language
Spanish
Visas
UK citizens do not require a visa but should take their passports for identification.
Getting there
Direct flights from the UK to Malaga. Frequent buses between Malaga and Marbella, stopping at all the major resorts. Trains to Torremolinos every half-hour from Malaga city and airport.
Flying time from London
Two hours
Getting around
There are good train and bus services linking all of the Costa del Sol resorts. To venture inland, take a bus from either Marbella or Malaga.
Currency
Euro
Costs
Prices vary but expect to pay roughly: bottle of beer 75p, film for your camera £2.50, meal for two with wine £9, litre of petrol 45p, short taxi ride £5.50.
Weather
Summer temperatures range from 68-92F/20-33C; winter 48-58F/9-17C.
Time difference
One hour ahead of GMT, two hours during summer
International dialling code from the UK
00 34
Voltage
220V AC
Opening hours
Large supermarkets and department stores, Mon-Sat 9am-9pm; other shops and businesses, 9am-2pm and then 4.30/5pm-8pm. Banks, Mon-Fri 8.30am-2pm, Saturdays 9am-1pm (some banks are not open on Saturdays during the summer).
Health - Before you go
Spain has a reciprocal health agreement with the UK. Make sure you have an EHIC health form, available from UK post offices.
Health - When you are there
Take adequate precautions to protect yourself and your children from the fierce summer sun.
Warnings
Pickpockets and bag snatchers are fairly common. Never leave anything valuable in a parked car, and don't pay people offering to watch your parked car - the Tourist Office recommends that you pretend not to understand them.
Emergency
Police Nacional 091, Policia Local 092. British Embassy, Calle de Fernando el Santo 16, Madrid, Tel. 319 02 00.
Customs
Partying, partying and partying. You're about as likely to experience traditional Spain in Torremolinos as you are a raffia donkey in the Prado Madrid.
Pets
You may bring your pet to and from Spain provided you have the correct documentation under the Pet Travel Scheme. This takes some time to set up - see your vet for details.
Tipping
A flat VAT of 7% on all meals means you are not required to tip, but most people leave some small change.
Tourist office
22-23 Manchester Square, London W1M 5AP, Tel. 020 7486 8077. Brochure line: 09063 640630 (60p per minute).
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