Some 15.5 million people, or 38.3 per cent of Spain’s population of 40.5 million, live in the country’s 50 largest cities. A significant number of these were successfully relocated abroad by a Spanish removals company. Only two of Spain’s cities, the national capital Madrid and Barcelona, have populations of more than one million. Cities with populations of more than 500,000 include Valencia, Seville, Saragossa and Malaga. At the end of the 20th Century the Spanish population passed the 40 million mark.
Since the introduction of the euro in 2002, Spain has become noticeably more expensive than it once was, as businesses of all descriptions, including Spanish Removals companies, took the opportunity to round up their prices. Nevertheless, the cost of items such as food, alcohol, petrol and property still compare favourably to those in many other industrialised nations, particularly the United Kingdom.
There’s so much to see and do in Spain, it’s become hard not to make that all important decision to call a Spanish removals company to arrange for your relocation! For example, situated in the north-east of Spain, Zaragoza is holding the biggest land and water party in the world: Expo Zaragoza. "Water and sustainable development" has been chosen as the theme for this important international event. A wide range of shows, concerts, exhibitions, games and cultural activities wait in this city that can boast of a marvellous monumental heritage that will also come as a pleasant surprise to first-time visitors. Imagine attending a concert inside a castle, in a nature area or in a Renaissance palace. You can do this in Spain! In the summer, historic places become a stage for internationally renowned artists. Whatever your musical tastes, there’s something for everyone. In addition, discover historical sites and buildings that have been declared to be World Heritage sites by UNESCO in these thirteen Spanish cities.
While Spain is renowned for its siestas and “mañana, mañana” approach to life, the pace is picking up, especially in major cities such as Madrid and Barcelona. But generally there remains a more relaxed approach, with people taking the time to chat with neighbours, or to linger over coffee at the end of a meal. In general, Spanish families tend to be close knit, and a good deal of time and attention paid to children. It is common to see families spanning three or four generations sitting down to lunch together each day. Children are common sights in restaurants in the evenings too, rather than being left at home with the babysitters while the adults go out. And wherever they go, the children are always the centre of attention, for doting members of the extended family and strangers alike. When choosing which Spanish removals company, it might be a good idea to see the company’s policy with regards to their community responsibility programme – it may provide a valuable clue as to where their values lie!
Fiestas are an integral, and much-anticipated, part of Spanish life. There are famous extravaganzas, like the bull-running in Pamplona (San Fermín) or Seville's Semana Santa and Feria de Abril, that are well worth the effort to visit, if only once. Each town and village has its own catalogue of saints' days and feast days too that can be just as energetic and intoxicating. Did you know that Spain is Europe's windsurfing Mecca? And that the north coast of the country is a top destination for surfing enthusiasts? And there are many, many different water sports available in Spain: scuba diving, sailing, kayaking, and kite surfing. It’ll be the responsibility of your appointed Spanish removals company to safely deliver your household goods to the destination of your choosing, safely, responsibly and in one piece.