Barcelona

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Public holidays 1 January: New Year's Day 6 January: Epiphany 19 March: San Jose 1 May: Labour Day 15 August: The Assumption of the Virgin Mary 12 October: Hispanic Day 1 November: All Saints 6 December: Constitution Day 8 December: Conception of the Blessed Virgin[Read more]

Dos and dont's Men greet each other with a handshake (and sometimes a clap on the shoulder). As in many Mediterranean countries, it's also common for men to greet each other with an 'abrazo' (hug). Women greet each other in the same way, accompanied by a kiss on the cheek. Men and women simply shake hands when gre... [Read more]

Emergency number and police The universal emergency number in Spain is 112. The operator who answers will speak Spanish. Speak slowly and clearly to him in English and the required emergency assistance will be sent to the location. Tip when reporting an offence to the police: call the police station at Nov de la Ramblas 76 fro... [Read more]