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Why to buy currencies with Eurochange online?

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En Eurochange estamos muy orgullosos de nuestra tienda online, pero no porque sea nuestra, sino porque creemos que es una heramienta muy util para todos vosotros Eurocahangers. Esta semana vamos a hablar de las ventajas que tiene la compra de divisa online en Eurochange.es

Fácil

¿Hay algo más fácil que comprar algo desde la comodidad de nuestra propia casa? La respuesta es no. Hoy en día, las compras online han cambiado los mercados y como sabéis en Eurochange estamos a la última en cuanto a tecnología. Con un sistema de registro y verificación de identidad innovador la experiencia de comprar divisa online es mucho más fácil para ti como consumidor.

Rápido

Hoy en día el tiempo es el bien más preciado, y nosotros lo sabemos. Así que hemos encontrado una manera de que, para vosotros, la experiencia de compra de divisa pueda ser más rápida. No más esperas en cola, ni tráfico o buscar aparcamiento, ni buses y trenes, solo buscas, eliges y decides que divisa quieres comprar online.

Seguro

Nuestra web no solo tiene los últimos avances en cuanto a tecnología para la identificación del cliente, sino que de igual manera tenemos los últimos avances en ciber seguridad para asegurarnos de que toda vuestra información está a buen recaudo. Y no solo vuestra información, sino que vuestras divisas también estarán seguras sin importar donde la desees si en el destino que tu elijas o en una de nuestras oficinas, vamos a hablar también sobre eso.

Flexible

Comprando tus divisas online en Eurochange.es podrás decidir donde deseas recibir tus divisas. Si tienes una de nuestras oficinas cerca de ti podrás recogerlas así. Pero si por lo contrario vives bastante lejos de una, no te preocupes, dejaremos la divisa en tu misma puerta si es donde deseas recibirla. Solamente nos dices donde quieres la divisa y nosotros te la haremos llegar

Control

Y finalmente, tú tienes el control. No solo sobre donde desees recibir la divisa, sino también sobre lo que quieres pagar por ella. Siempre podréis hacer un seguimiento del valor de la divisa y decidir cuándo comprarla la divisa online. De esa manera el precio de la divisa es el del momento y no importa si la divisa sube o baja, el control de lo que pagas por ella es vuestro.

Eurochange

Eurochanger ya no tenéis excusa para comprar vuestras divisas para el próximo viaje, simplemente visitar Eurochange.es y empezar vuestra experiencia de compra de divisa online. Y si tenéis cualquier duda, contactar con nuestro servicio de atención al cliente, son los mejores que podréis encontrar.  

If you have one of these pesetas you can be rich

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Will you say you are rich if you have 100 pesetas (Spanish currency before the euro)? I’m telling you; you are not. 100 pesetas will be worth today around 0,60 euro. But the sentence changes if I would ask you: are you rich since you have a 100 pesetas gold coin from 1871? Then the answer it better be yes, or you don’t have what you have. We are going to take a look at some of the most valuable peseta coins we can find out there, make sure you check your pockets because if you have one of these peseta coins you can be rich.

The Peseta

Let´s start
introducing the currency we are talking about. Most of you probably already know about it since it was around since October 19th, 1868. By 2002 the peseta was history after 134 years being the Spanish currency. If you are under 25 and from Europe you probably only remember the euro, but there was a time when each country had their own currency, which was amazing and terrible at the same time. Exchange currency companies, like Eurochange, used to deal with many more currencies that we do today, and it was harder to travel thru Europe. But times change and the peseta was replaced by the euro. You can find more info about the peseta here

1869-1870 5 pesetas coin

First of all, just a fun fact. The 5-peseta coin was known as the duro, in English means hard, tough, strong, you get the concept. The name was actually referring the previous Spanish coin the real, since it was made of silver it was heavy, so the name came from there.

 

Talking about the 1869-1870 5 pesetas coin it was one of the first minted. This beauty features the goddess Hispania on one side and “the Rock of Gibraltar” on the other. It is really strange to find one in perfect condition, but if you find it you can make between 20 and 45 thousand euros.  

1869-1870 gold 100 pesetas coin

The most curious info about this coin is that only 12 coins were minted back in the days. If you check the date, you can figure out that it was one of the first peseta coins ever minted and, of course, the first 100 peseta coin created.

As in the 1869-1870 5 peseta coin, this coin features Hispania on one side, but on the other side we can see the monarchy coat of arms. It was made out of gold which makes it already valuable for the gold in it. But you can get a bit more if you have one of the 12 ever made, between 130 and 150 thousand euros, not bad.

1871 gold 100 pesetas coin

Can you guess how many were minted? 12, like the 1869-1869 gold 100 peseta coin. This coin was minted during the reign of Amadeo the first. He only reigned for 3 years, what makes this coin more valuable.

 

It is made of 32,25 grams of pure gold. And even only 12 were minted only 8 are known to exist nowadays. On one side we have Amadeo the fist obviously, and on the other the monarchy coat of arms. This coin is known for being sold on an auction for 146.000 euros, but its value can reach more than 160 thousand euros. 

Eurochange

Well, sorry to tell you that at Eurochange we do not exchange coins of any currency, but if you have one of this please come to any of our offices and show it to us if you want to. But what we do is exchanging most of the notes from most of the
currencies of the world. So come to check our exchange rates and don’t be afraid to ask for help with anything, our Money Agents are there to help you Eurochangers. 

Happy New Years

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Happy New Years

Is not a typo, we really meant to say Happy New Years and we will show you why in the next lines. We are so used to celebrate New Years on January 1st, but some of you from other parts of the world will disagree with us about that date.

There are more than 20 different New Years around the globe, and we decided to take a look at some of those new years’ celebrations. Let’s go.

Gregorian Calendar

The most known new year, as we said in the intro, is the one that falls into January 1st. Is the one that corresponds to the Gregorian Calendar and is called like that because it was the pope Gregory XIII who promote that initiative on 1582 in Europe. As many other traditions, the calendar was exported from Europe to the rest of the world and that is why many countries use that calendar and celebrate new years on January 1st.

Chinese New Year

Probably the most famous new years after the one we just talked about. One curiosity about this celebration is that doesn’t fall on the same day every year. The Chinese New Year is celebrated during the first new moon after the winter solstice, so usually falls in January or February. Some other curiosities are that lasts more than a week and each year is dedicated to one of the 12 animals from the Chinese zodiac.

Islamic New Year

Different to the Gregorian calendar, the Islamic calendar only 354 days so, as the Chinese New Year, the Islamic New Year falls under a different day each year if we look at it from the Gregorian calendar. The celebrations start on the sunset the before the first day of the Islamic year but is not the kind of celebration we are used to. The Muharram, as it´s called, is more an introspect celebration with family, prays and meditation.  

Jewish New Year

If we look at the dates from an occidental calendar point of view, this is another new year that is not fixed on the calendar. The Jewish New Year is based on the phases of the moon, and usually falls in autumn during the months of September or October according to the occidental calendar. Kinda similar to the Islamic New Year, starts on the eve of the new year, followed by the Yom Kippur (Day of Reconciliation). On the night of the Rosh Hashaná, that is how is called, people eat sweet fruits to start a new year with a sweet taste. 

Happy New Year to all

From Eurochange we would like to wish you a happy new year to all of you no matter where you from. Each year we have the pleasure to have clients from all over the world and for every culture out there, that is why we will love for you all to have an amazing 2024 no matter when starts. And if you decided to travel around the world to experience all the new year´s celebrations out there, make sure you visit our website when you will be able to buy or reserve the currencies that you would need for those destinations. 

December´s long weekend

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December´s long Holliday Weekend

This week we are having one of the most expected days for everyone in Spain, we are talking about the Holliday weekend that goes from December 6th until December 10th , which is called December´s long weekend. This is what we call in bridge. But why is it called a bridge? And which holidays include? What to do during these days? Well let’s explain all this.

Why is a bridge?

In Spain we call a bridge to what is known in English as a long weekend. That usually means that a holiday falls into a Monday or a Friday. But in Spain is also called when a holiday falls into Tuesday or Thursday, since many people take the day off in the middle to enjoy a much longer weekend. That is where the term Bridge comes from, because is like we build a bridge between the 2 holidays taking that extra day off.

Which days are actually a holiday in this December´s long weekend?

In this case the 2 holidays are the 6th and the 8th of December. This year those 2 holidays are on a Wednesday and a Friday, which allowed many people to take Thursday off and enjoy a 5 days weekend.

 

December 6th is the day of the Spanish Constitution. In Spain we celebrate the constitution, which is the document where all Spanish rights and obligations are written.  On December 6th, 1978, the Spanish citizens voted in favor of this document, and that is why is celebrated on this date.

December 8th is the day of the Immaculate Concepcion. This is a religious holiday that celebrates the birth of the Virgin Mary, mother of Christ. An many holidays, this one has its origins on the Christian religion.

Those 2 holidays are considered unmovable, which means that doesn’t matter on which day of the week they fall, that’s the day the holiday will take place.

What to do in Spain during this long weekend?

Well, there isn’t enough entries in this blog to show you how much Spain has to offer during this weekend. But what I can tell you is what Spanish families do. Is it common in Spain to spend these holidays decorating the houses for Christmas. Also, most cities already have the Christmas decorations up. There are plenty Christmas markets in a lot of Spanish cities which are full of Christmas food, decorations and other things celebrating the magic of Christmas.

And what Eurochange has to do with all of this?

Long weekends are always a perfect excuse to travel. Many Spanish people used this one to travel all over the world and many of them used Eurochange to exchange their euros into foreign currencies. At the same time, many people for overseas know of the existence of this long weekend in Spain (as most of you know) and they feel like a perfect opportunity to visit our county. For those, Eurochange gives them the chance to exchange dollars or exchange pound or exchange any foreign currency into euros at any of our offices around Spain. So, if you are in Spain enjoying this long weekend or you return from it, make sure you come to Eurochange for all your currencies ‘needs.

FIFA Women´s World Cup Final

The women´s world cup final between Spain and England in Sidney

This Sunday, at the Accor Stadium in Sidney (Australia), the FIFA women’s world cup final will take place. England and Spain will face each other to make history.

Whoever wins will be a new world champion since neither national team ever won the world cup. Only four countries have this achievement since the FIFA women´s world cup was official in 1991. United States have four trophies, Germany has two then Norway and Japan have one. That means is going to be a new Word Champion, either Spain or England will make history.

England arrives to this final with a great world cup already. The won every single game in this tournament and only allowed 3 goals in the 5 games they already played, on the other hand they scored 13 to make them the favorites at this final.

Spain had a bit more trouble to make it. Losing during the qualifying stage to Japan (one of the favorites) 4-0 and only being able to win their games at the last minutes or even in extra time. They scored 12 goals and allowed 6, during this tournament.

But we know football and stats mean nothing. No matter who wins we are sure we will be able to enjoy an amazing match between two excellent teams that will give all they have to have their name written in gold letters in the most wanted trophy in the football world.

Sabemos que las estadísticas en futbol no valen para nada. Gane quien gane seguro que vamos a disfrutar de un partido increíble entre dos muy buenas selecciones que lo darán todo para poder escribir su nombre en letras doradas en el trofeo mas valioso en el mundo del futbol.

If you are going to the game, you probably already in your way, but if you are not and you need to get some Australian dollars at the last moment remember you can get them in our Eurochange offices. Change your euros into Australian dollars with excellent exchange rates. And, if you are returning after the match next week, come visit us to exchange your Australian dollars into euros again, our exchange rates are equally amazing, and our customer service is outstanding.

We are cheering for Spain for obvious reasons but, let the best team win!

Villajoyosas´s Moors and Christians tradition

An introduction to Villajoyosa´s Moors and Christians tradition

Moors and Christians is one of the oldest and biggest traditions in many Spanish towns. Some of those traditions are more than 250 years old, like the one we are going to focus on today. We are talking about Villajoyosa´s celebrations.

Believe it or not Villajoyosa´s Moors and Chistians celebration are in a saint´s honor, Saint Martha. The tradition says that, back in 1538, when the moors pirates where about to conquer the town, Saint Martha helped by causing a flood that destroyed all the moor´s vessels.

The celebrations will take over the whole week with plenty parades. Moors on one side, Christians on the other. And this is just for the show, but during that time the whole city will take the streets. Music and food all around to enjoy the summer and the celebrations with family, friends and thousands of visitors that come to the city to enjoy the show.

And for once, we do not have a Eurochange office in Villajoyosa (at least not yet) but we are not too far away, you can find us in Benidorm, where you will be able to exchange your currencies into euros with amazing rates and as we always say: With the best service. So, if you planning to go to Villajoyosa to enjoy the Moors and Christian tradition, make sure you look for our Eurochange office in Benidorm.

Currency exchange

Currency exchange: what it is and factors that affect it

Currency exchange is an essential aspect of international trade and travel. Understanding how currency exchange works and its importance can help you make informed decisions when exchanging money. In this article, we will explore the basics of currency exchange, including exchange rates. By the end of this article, you will have a better understanding of the different aspects of currency exchange and how to navigate them effectively.

What is Currency Exchange?
Currency exchange is the process of converting one currency into another currency for a variety of reasons, such as travel, commerce, or investment. In simple terms, it means exchanging one country's money for another country's money.

Why Currency Exchange Rates Matter?
Currency exchange rates determine how much of one currency you can get in exchange for another currency. Exchange rates are important because they affect the value of the money you hold and the price of goods and services you can buy. Changes in exchange rates can also impact global trade and economy.

How Does Currency Exchange Work?
Currency exchange involves buying and selling currencies at current exchange rates. There are different ways to exchange currencies, including through banks, money changers, and currency exchange services. Exchange rates can be either fixed or floating depending on the country's foreign exchange policy.

Understanding Exchange Rates
Exchange rates are determined by the supply and demand for different currencies in the foreign exchange market. Exchange rates fluctuate constantly based on various factors, including economic and political events.

Factors that Affect Exchange Rates
Factors that can affect exchange rates include interest rates, inflation, political stability, and economic growth. Investors and traders closely monitor these factors to predict future exchange rate trends.

What Are Currency Exchange Services?
Currency exchange services are companies that facilitate the exchange of one currency for another. These services can be useful for individuals who are traveling to a foreign country, as well as for businesses that need to make international transactions. Currency exchange services can offer a variety of different services, including in-person currency exchange or online currency exchange. These services are used mainly to exchange cash from one currency to another. 

Types of Currency Exchange Services
There are several different types of currency exchange services that people can use. Some of the most common ones include:

•    In-Person Currency Exchange:
These services typically involve going to a physical exchange booth or bank location to exchange cash. These services are really useful since the person gets the cash in the moment and can use it right away. 

•    Online Currency Exchange:
These services allow people to exchange currencies online, using their computer or mobile device. Online currency exchange are really useful to those that can not go in person to the exchange offices, but it is really important to chose a reliable and protected online service.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Currency Exchange Service
When choosing a currency exchange service, there are several factors to consider, including:

•    Fees and Exchange Rates:
The fees and exchange rates will directly affect how much money you receive after the exchange. Look for a service that offers competitive exchange rates and low fees.

•    Currencies Offered:
If you need to exchange an uncommon currency, make sure the service you choose offers that currency.

•    Delivery Options:
Consider how, when and where you want to receive the exchange. Make sure that the exchange rate is the right one at the moment you receive the currency.

•    Turnaround Time:
If you need the exchange quickly, look for a service that offers fast turnaround times.

Summary of Key Points

In conclusion, it is clear that currency exchange is a complex and constantly evolving topic. There are many factors that influence exchange rates and currency conversions, including global economic trends, political instability, and technological developments. As a result, it is important to carefully consider the fees, exchange rates, and delivery options offered by currency exchange services. Some of the key takeaways from this article include:
•    Exchange rates are crucial in determining the value of currencies and influencing international trade and investment.
•    Factors that affect exchange rates include inflation, interest rates, political stability, and supply and demand.
•    International money transfers are an important way of sending funds abroad, and there are many online providers to choose from.
•    Currency exchange services can be found in-person and online.
•    Factors to consider when choosing a currency exchange service include fees, exchange rates, currencies offered, delivery options, and turnaround time.

 

Cordoba in May

A small guide for things to do in Cordoba during May

There is always a good time to visit the beautiful Spanish city of Cordoba, but May is probably the best month to do it. That is why at Eurochange we decided to give you a little taste of what you can do and see during May in Cordoba but also, we are going to open a new office for you to use our services during your visit to this amazing city. 
Cordoba is known for its color and flowers; I know it sounds weird but you will soon understand. May begins with the flowers parade. Carriages decorated with flowers go around the city to welcome the spring. But that is just the beginning and the announcement.

The crosses
During the spring the city turns into a display of colors and flowers in many different forms, but the most popular is the tradition of “The Crosses”. Crosses build from flowers decorate streets, squares and patios around the city. But don’t be mistaken, is not all for fun and for the town, The Crosses is a competition between crosses to see which one it’s the most beautiful of all. 
A beautiful display that is not served dry, the neighbors serve cold drinks with some “tapas” and some “sevillanas” (typical Andalusian music) will be playing to make it all together a great experience. 

The Patios
A patio is a Spanish word that is already international. It is basically an open space inside houses or buildings that are of common use for the neighbors. But in Cordoba, the patios take a special place. 

It is tradition in the area to decorate the windows and balconies with plants and flowers. Due the southern Spanish weather this is a tradition that stays all the year. During may some patios are open to the public to show all their color. Fully decorated with flowers and together with the balconies and windows create a unique picture worth watching. And again, it is a competition to be the best and most beautiful patio in Cordoba. 

The Feria
If you ever been in Andalucia you know what a feria is. There is no literal translation for the word from Spanish to English but we will try to explain. 
The ferias are based on what we could call the old-time street markets where people went to buy cattle for. The origin are those markets where people just planted their stands and show the product. Since there are high temperatures in the south of Spain, those stands became tents, so the clients actually walked into a tent in order to buy meat for their businesses or homes. With time those markets were growing and some businesses were added, some selling food, some selling drinks. Then they added music in order to make it a more complete experience. With time, the event became more social thank business like, and nowadays it is just a cultural event.

The stands on public land stay and the music and the food and the drinks. In Cordoba people wear their best typical dresses to attend to this social event and spend the day eating, drinking and dancing with close friends and anyone who wants a taste of the Cordoba spirit.  

I think we already gave you enough reasons to visit Cordoba during May, but as we said at the beginning, we have one more. Eurochange arrive to Cordoba! As every time we open a new store the main purpose is to get closer to you and offer you a better service. No matter where in Spain you visit us the excellent exchange rates are there, there is no fee or commission in any of our offices, plus you will get the best service from our Money Agents. So, stay tunned to our website to see when the store is actually open and come pay us a visit, who know maybe you will be our first client!
 

Easter in Spain

A brief introduction to the Easter tradition in some parts of Spain

Easter in Spain
Easter is a traditional holyday in many countries around the world, but in Spain this tradition has a deep sentimental value. Probably because of its Christian roots, the celebrations all around the country are famous. Today we going to check some cities that are worth visiting during this 2023 Easter. 
We going to talk a bit about Easter traditions in Madrid, Andalusia and Alicante. Check out why they are different in a splendid way and let’s learn a bit more about what we can do this Easter. 

Easter in Madrid
Madrid, being the national capital, has much to offer. But during Easter is a perfect time to visit. The weather usually is perfect around these dates, the cold its gone and the summer did not arrive yet, which results in a perfect climate to enjoy the Easter Processions, if the rain does not show up.  Also, the city clears out, since a lot of “madrileños” use these mini holidays to travel nationally or abroad. 

One of them being the procession of the Christ of Medinaceli, also names Jesus of Nazareth of Medinaceli. The 17th century craved Christ´s sculpture brings hundreds if not thousand of people to admire it on Good Friday. 

Easter in Andalusia
The south of Spin is known for its devotion and its spectacular work and dedication to this religious time. Being a penitent (nazareno) is something to be proud of, and some of them are enrolled in these processions all their life.

Seville, Malaga or Granada are some of the iconic cities that carry over the Easter tradition. Some of their sculptures date back to the 16th and 17th century, and are preserved as if they were made of gold, some of them having gold on them.

The “rosquillas” is a gastronomic tradition to add to all the religious theme. Sugar dumplings fried in olive oil, of course olive oil in the south of Spain, with just sugar or cinnamon as a topic. Try them now, thank me later.

Easter in Alicante
The east coast of Spain it is known for more than sun and beaches, even those are pretty great. But during Easter there is a specific tradition from a specific small city that its shows in the news all over the world.

That city is Elche, and the tradition is Palm Sunday. Dating back to 1371, this tradition is considered if International Tourism interest. Families in the city spend their whole year hand madding these authentic masterpieces using white palms from the palm threes as the main raw material. These palms are turn and braided to form some of the most beautiful sculptures.

On Palm Sunday, “ilicitanos” (People from elche) walk around the city proudly showing their palms. Each yeah one family are picked to build the main sculpture also, each year, the city sends palms to the Pope in Rome and to the Spanish Royal Family.

As we know, Spain is known from the tourism, and 2023 Easter will not be different. And we proudly can say at Eurochange that we developed a net of currency exchange offices all over the national territory to be able to be closer to you when you visit Spain. As always with no hidden fees and no minimum amount and with some of the best exchange rates you will be able to exchange your foreign currencies into euros. And if you are from Spain and are using this time to “get away”, make sure you check with us to make your reservation of foreign currency. Oh, and before I forget, remember we always have the best customer service and a smile for you. 
Happy Easter!
 

Travel around the world with Eurochange

How to exchange currencies to travel to different continents

If you are planning a trip overseas, is probable that you need to exchange your euros into a foreign currency.  An excellent option its Eurochange. Eurochange has competitive exchange rates and a wide diversity of currencies. In this post we are going to tell you how can you exchange currencies in order to travel thru different continents.

Europe

If Europe is your destination, Eurochange can be a smart choice to exchange into European currencies. With no commission and excellent exchange rats, you could exchange your euros into Pounds, if you going to the UK, or Swiss Franks if you planning to visit Switzerland. Zlotys and Czech crowns are other popular currencies used in European travels. 

North America

When your destination is North America, at Eurochange we can provide you with dollars, whether they are American or Canadian. We do not have any commission and we make sure that we offer you the best rates in order to buy those currencies. You may need some US dollars if Los Angeles, Miami or New York are your destinations, or Canadian dollars If you planning to visit Toronto, Montreal or Niagara Falls. 

South America

In case you want to travel to the south of the American continent, at Eurochange we can exchange your euros into some other currencies like the Argentinian peso, Brazilian real, or Chilean peso. Eurochange offers you a great variety of currencies with a competitive exchange rate and no extra or hidden fees. Make sure you reserve your pesos if you going to Buenos Aires or your Reales if you traveling to Rio de Janeiro.

Asia

What about Asia? We also have you cover. Eurochange has offices in many of the most touristic destinations in the continent as Thailand, Japan and Honk Kong. Eurochange offers you excellent exchange rates with no commission.  Ask us about how to get your Yen if you planning on visit Tokio or reserve some Bath if you going to make your way around Bangkok.

Oceania

And finally, if you planning to visit Oceania, you can find Eurochange in Australia and New Zealand. We can offer you no fees or commissions on your currency exchanges. So make sure you choose Eurochange to obtain your Australian dollars to visit Sidney or new Zealand dollars to check Auckland.

Summarizing, Eurochange is an excellent option to exchange your euros into foreign currencies before you travel overseas. Our company offers you a great variety of currencies, with competitive rates and no fees or commissions. For all that and more, Eurochange is a reliable and convenient option to all the Spanish travelers. Don´t hesitate to visit Eurochange next time you need foreign currencies!

Malaga´s Carnival

An introduction to Malaga´s Carnival and its origins.

A few weeks ago, we talked about some lovely towns in Malaga. Then we talked about the Aguila´s Carnival. Why don’t mix them all together and talk about the popular and historical Malaga´s Carnival?

Believe it or not, Malaga´s Carnival its more than 500 years old and, as many traditions, has his origins on the clergy. Around the 16th century, just during a few days during the year, the altar boy used to dress up as the bishop, and act like him for a day. That is how it started.  

 

But it was not until the 19th century when the Carnival Society was founded, and promote the street parades and the carnival spirit. And that was not an easy task. It was not until 1887 when finally, the tradition was official. That year the premises for what is today were established: dances, costumes contest, parades and all-around street festivities. 

Around the 80´s, with the Spanish democracy, the Carnival came back at its fullest. One the curiosities was the need for an explanation. Since the Carnival took a hit during the previous years the oldest forgot what was about and the youngest did not know the tradition. For this reason, the participants, before starting their act, used to give a quick lesson on what they were about to accomplish and the origins of the tradition, giving the Carnival an educative tone. 

In 1983 the Carnival reinvented themselves. Preserving the original traditions based on the streets, and thanks to a crow funding, the Carnival grew bigger in order to reach to all the Malacitanos. Since then, Malaga´s carnival became one of the most popular carnivals in Spain, attracting people from all over the world. 

This year Malaga´s Carnival goes from the 11th till the 19th of February. And as we seen in previous posts Eurochange has offices all over Malaga. Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Fuengirola, Cala de Mijas. Calahonda and Puerto Banus are our locations. So if you want to exchange your currencies into euros make sure you pay us a visit and check our amazing rates and the best customer service. 
 

Single´s Day

An introduction to this not so old tradition

February is the month of love: flowers, chocolate, hearts and teddy bears. We all know about Saint Valentine’s Day and we talked about where it comes from a few weeks ago in this same blog. But … what about single´s day? 

When is Single´s Day?
This tradition is a really new tradition and, unlike Saint Valentine´s it is not attached to a Saint or a Name. Also, believe it or not… IT´S CELEBRATED MORE THAN ONE DAY! These things happen when we invent new traditions.
The main 4 dates when Single´s day is celebrated are February 13th, February 15th, March 11th and Novembre 11th, and to talk about that we need to talk about Single´s Day Origins.

When and how did Single´s Day start? 
As we said before there are more than 1 Single´s day, actually one of them is called Singles Awareness Day, which initials spell SAD (no pun intended). 

In 2001, an American high school boy decided to celebrate with his friends the day after Saint Valentines, February 15th. The main purpose was to don’t be sad because they had no date the day before, but also to be able to buy candy and love related item with a huge discount. This new tradition was carried to college, and since 2005 it was copyrighted. Nowadays still being celebrated as a day of love, friendship and partying just not with your soulmate but with your friends, family and even by yourself. 

In some other countries, they decided to change the name of the celebration because the initials spell SAD and called it National Singles Day. Some of these countries decided to celebrate it on March 11th. The reason for this date, unknows. But we believe probably has commercial connotations, also the 11 is known as the singles day, and we are going to tell you more about it now.

In China, the 1 represents singularity (an in many other countries and cultures). Back around 1993, students from Nanjing University decided to create “Batchelor’s Day”, in order to get out of their monotony. This fun little new thing spread, not just on their college, but in other colleges, cities and even country. When it became really big the name was changes to include everyone. The original tradition was created by 4 single guys in their dorm, so everything fit together. 4 singles guys (1 1 1 1) November (the 11th month) so they decided that the 11th of November was a great date so celebrate the 1, therefore Singles.
After that, giant internet shopping companies on the internet decided to make great deals on November 11th, transforming this in another commercial day
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And of course, in Spain, we are different. We celebrate Single´s day on February 13th. There is not an official origin for this tradition in Spain. But the most common story is that is celebrated on the 13th with the purpose of meeting someone to spend Saint Valentine’s Day with… its sounds possible to me.
So, if you are in Spain this next week and need to exchange your currencies into euros to treat yourself, your friends or to celebrate with others this Single´s Day, make sure you come to one of our Eurochange offices, we have amazing exchange rates, and the best customer service. Also, if you decide to take a trip with your loved one to celebrate Saint Valentine´s Day, you can exchange your euros into any currency, just call us or go online and make your reservation.
From us at Eurochange: Happy Single´s and Happy Valentine´s Day everyone!

 

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