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Visit to the Historic Center of Zaragoza and where to exchange currency

Tour and history of the Historic Center of Zaragoza and currency exchange

Zaragoza has ceased to be a passing city, to become a city visited and admired by travelers and tourists, who are surprised to discover a place with multiple attractions of art, gastronomy, history and a lot of life.

The Historic Quarter or "Old Town", as it is popularly known, is not only the network of streets near the Basilica del Pilar, but also includes the urban space delimited by the medieval fence, and which is currently surrounded by the Coso street. The city had twelve gates that adorned the city with its walls. Today only the door of Carmen remains.

The following neighborhoods are housed inside: El Gancho, San Miguel, Tenerías and La Magdalena.

The Decumano was a main road in Roman times and is the origin of Don Jaime I Street. In the 19th century, Alfonso Street was built to give access to El Pilar.

Interculturality is a characteristic of the population that resides in the Old Town.

Walking through the streets of the historic center is to travel back in time to other times and discover that in many corners time seems to have stopped. We enter small squares and narrow streets that show us the essence of Zaragoza: El Pilar, Goya, the Roman past and the friendliness of its people.

And in the narrowness of its streets we also find small shops with their particular charm, restaurants and tapas bars where we can taste the lamb, products from the garden or a good glass of wine.

You can not stop walking these streets to discover in its stones the traces of the civilizations that have occupied it: Roman, Muslim, Jewish or Christian. And listen to its people, who will tell you beautiful memories like the one from the New Tower. A tower located in the Plaza de San Felipe, 80 meters high and which was used to notify the newly created Fire Department of the neighborhood in which a fire was taking place due to the number of chimes:

A chime, when it happened in the Seo neighborhood

Four chimes, if it was in the neighborhood of San Miguel

Eleven chimes indicated that the fire was located in Santa Engracia.

In 1883 the tower was destroyed due to the risk of falling.

Whether you are a tourist or a resident and have a foreign currency to change into the euro, you have to come to EUROCHANGE ZARAGOZA, we are on the pedestrian street that goes to the Basílica del Pilar on C/ Alfonso I, 3. Here at this office we can change practically all the currencies of the world to euros, including currency out of circulation or deteriorated.

 

Come see us or call us at the Customer Service Center 615403877 and we will answer your questions.

 

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Easter Getaways

We take a tour of the 6 destinations you can visit this Easter

Have you already thought about where to travel at Easter? We propose 6 wonderful destinations to spend the Easter holidays.
Easter is an ideal time to travel, we leave winter behind and enter through the front door in spring. Whether you have a few days off or the whole week, you will surely find yours in this list of destinations.

 

  • TURKEY

Turkey is a truly fascinating country, just as fascinating is Istanbul, a half-European half-Asian city, separated by the Bosphorus and where we can visit Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, The Blue Mosque or The Grand Bazaar and The Basilica Cistern.

You can also visit the spectacular Cappadocia, where you can take a balloon ride.

You cannot miss Pamukkale and Ephesus, the latter famous for having one of the oldest libraries in existence.

 

  • BULGARIA

Bulgaria is one of the great unknowns of Europe. There we will find nature, Orthodox monasteries, gastronomy, Thracian roses, crafts, hot springs and much more. In Bulgaria you can enjoy the green landscape of the Balkans, discover the Rila Monastery, historical places such as the Valley of the Thracian Tombs and learn about their interesting stories told by their inhabitants.

 

  • GREECE

One of the destinations that Eurochange recommends you to travel this Easter is Athens and the Peloponnese region. A tour full of experiences in which you can visit the city of Athens, the Acropolis, the Parthenon. You can cross the Corinth Canal, visit the Prodromou and Filosofou monasteries, do activities on the Lousios River, visit the walled city of Monemvasia and many more places.

 

  • JORDAN

Jordan is an amazing country. Petra, one of the seven wonders of the world, is undoubtedly its greatest attraction. Although it has many more places of interest. The Wadi Rum desert, the Jerash ruins, the Dead Sea, Mount Nebo, its capital Amman and Aqaba are some of the places that we suggest you discover during this Holy Week.

 

  • NEPAL

Nepal is the country of smiles and the Himalayas. We suggest you get to know the three main regions of this small country. You can start with Kathmandu and the immense culture of its valley and the Annapurna Sanctuary in Pokhara. You can also visit the Chitwan National Park, a protected area in the Terai lowlands, in south-central Nepal, famous for its biological diversity, you can see one-horned rhinos and Bengal tigers.

 

  • UZBEKISTAN

Uzbekistan is culture, architecture and gastronomy. Here you will enter the magical world of Central Asia, to discover the central point of the famous Silk Road. You can visit the small town of Khiva, the walled city known as the Seventh Wonder of the World. Also the enigmatic Bukhara, along with its mosques, fortresses and minarets. Do not miss the legendary city of Samarkand, the Uzbek pearl that conquered the heart of Alexander the Great.

 

Remember that some of these destinations do not have the euro as the official currency, at currency exchange Eurochange we have a range of more than 40 currencies available both for exchange and for sale, call us at the Customer Service Center 615403877 or go to our website and do your reservation and within 24/48 hours, without minimums and without paying in advance, you will have your currency for collection at the office you indicate.

Now all you have to do is pack your suitcase and enjoy a few well-deserved days off.

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How to save money in London?

We tell you the best tricks that most tourists do not know to save on your

If you are planning a trip to London and you are looking for tips to save during your stay, in this article we tell you the best tricks that most tourists do not know and that aim to lower costs on their London holidays.

According to statistics, London is one of the most expensive destinations in Europe. The most expensive thing about London is transport, food and shopping.

 

1. SAVE MONEY ON TRANSPORTATION

 

To save on transportation for the transfer from the airport to the city you have to buy the ticket well in advance. A normal train ticket from Stansed to London that is purchased in advance saves more than 65% and the same happens from other airports.

The subway is another transport in which you can save money, instead of buying a single ticket, it is best to get the Oyster Card, with which the trips will cost you less.

Unless you have to move from one end of the city to another we recommend that instead of the metro you use the bus, if you have to do little travel it will be cheaper and it will take less time to reach your destination.

 

 

2. EATING CHEAP IN LONDON

 

In London there are many supermarkets such as Asda, Tesco or Sansbury that are extremely cheap and where you can find a wide variety of products at low prices. In these supermarkets you will find the "Meal Deal", they consist of a sadwich, a drink and a snack or dessert to choose from and all this at a price of between 3 and 4 pounds. These "Meal Deal" are ideal for food.

If, on the other hand, you prefer to go out to lunch or dinner at restaurants and you are going to drink water, we recommend you to order the "Tap water", basically it consists of tap water and they will serve it with lemon slices and of course it is free.

One way to eat rich and cheap is to eat at the flea markets. Among the most recommended markets for cheap dining are Brixton, Brick Lane and Broadway Market.

 

 

3. SAVE WHEN YOU GO SHOPPING

 

If you travel to London you will surely be wanting to go shopping, here you can also save money and we tell you how to do it. First of all you must be attentive to the sales and discounts. Unlike here, which we have twice a year, in London there are also mid-season sales and sometimes you can find real bargains. We recommend you not to use the main shopping streets such as Oxford Street or Canarby Street to do your shopping as they are the most expensive areas. We recommend that you visit East End, in this shopping area you will find the same products but at half price. There are also stores called "Charity Shops" that are charity shops where you will find all kinds of clothes and second-hand objects, there are garments for 1, 2 or 3 pounds.

 

 

Finally, as always, we recommend that before traveling you take the currency from here, that is, that you change your euros to pounds in EUROCHANGE enter our website and make the reservation for the collection in store or come to any store with currency sales service of our network and take your pounds at the best price and without surprises. And for changes over 750 euros we offer you the repurchase service. Call us at the Customer Service Center 615403877 and our operators will be happy to answer any questions.

 

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Top 5 in Barcelona, ​​places you cannot miss

We take a tour of the essential sites of the city of Barcelona

Making a list of the places you cannot miss in Barcelona is difficult because there are so many places and monuments in the city. Barcelona is a city in which there are countless places to visit and activities that you cannot miss, which is why we have created this list so that you do not miss anything if you visit it. Our first advice is that you hire a Free Tour, with it you will get aoverview of the city and will help you decide which places you would be interested in visiting in more depth. 

• PARK GÜELL DE BARCELONA

This is the most famous street in the city, along its 2 km long you will find restaurants, bars, flower stands, newsstands, along its route you will find the Boquería market or the monument to Cristóbal Colon. overview of the city and will help you decide which places you would be interested in visiting in more depth.

 

 • THE SACRED FAMILY OF BARCELONA

The Sagrada Familia is the best known and most characteristic monument in Barcelona. As the maximum exponent of modernist architecture created by Gaudí. A grandiose and disconcerting building that contains endless mysteries. In addition to admiring its exterior forms, it is also possible to visit its interior, access the interior of its crypt as well as go up to admire the views from the top of its towers.

 

• CASA BATLLÓ AND CASA MILÀ

Casa Batlló and Casa Milà are, apart from the Sagrada Familia, the two most important and well-known buildings of Antonio Gaudí. These two houses are located on the Paseo de Gràcia and can be visited inside.

 

• RAMBLA DE BARCELONA

This is the most famous street in the city, along its 2 km long you will find restaurants, bars, flower stands, newsstands, along its route you will find the Boquería market or the monument to Cristóbal Colon.

 

• PICASSO MUSEUM OF BARCELONA

One of the most important museums in Barcelona is the Picasso Museum, which is located in five palaces from the XXIII, XIV and XV centuries located on Montcada street and linked together. This museum has a collection of 4,251 works by the painter from Malaga. 

 

Just behind this museum, on Calle Princesa nº 13, you will find EUROCHANGE, one of our exchange offices that we have in the city. There you will be able to change any currency in the world, in circulation or outside of it, deteriorated currency apart from being able to buy practically any currency in the world. Whether you are a tourist or a resident and need our services, do not hesitate to call us at the customer service center 615403877 and we will be happy to assist you. You can also enter our website www.eurochange.es and make the reservation.

 Come to Barcelona and enjoy this wonderful city!!

5 best places to visit Madrid

If you are going to visit Madrid, write down this list with the five most s

As well as being a great European city, Madrid has its fair share of hustle and bustle, but that doesn't mean it skimps on giving visitors an authentic Spanish experience. The Prado Museum features works by some of Spain's most famous artists, including Velázquez and Goya. The Royal Palace is open to the public and the El Rastro market or the luxury shops of Salamanca offer hours of shopping. But if you're exhausted after a long day of sightseeing, you might want to rest in an outdoor cafe, especially the ones lining the Plaza Mayor. Once your energy is restored, enjoy trying some selected specialties in a tapas bar before heading to the nightclub. Remember that you can money exchange at our Eurochange Madrid exchange house in Plaza de San Miguel.

Plaza Mayor

This square, located in the heart of Madrid, is more a must-experience attraction than a must-see one. Surrounded by cafes and bars, Plaza Mayor practically begs passersby to take a seat, order a coffee or glass of wine (depending on the time of day) and people-watch. Not only do throngs of tourists pass through, but multiple street performers plant their feet here to entertain. The square starts getting busy around 2 p.m. and will grow increasingly busy as night falls. If you find yourself in Madrid during the holidays, locals recommend visiting the holiday markets held in the plaza. 

El Retiro Park (Parque del Buen Retiro)

To the east of central Madrid, Parque del Buen Retiro (El Retiro Park) can be translated as "Park of the Pleasant Retreat," and that's what it is – a sprawling swath of lush greenery filled with formal gardens, lakes, cafes, playgrounds and more. This 300-some-acre park previously housed Felipe IV's palace and gardens, and didn't become open to the public until the late 19th century.

Prado Museum (Museo Nacional del Prado)

One of Madrid's most famous museums, the elegant Museo Nacional del Prado is consistently touted by travelers as a must-see. Opened in 1819 at the encouragement of Queen Maria Isabel de Braganza (King Ferdinand VII's wife), the museum contains 8,600 paintings and more than 700 sculptures, featuring Spanish, Italian and Flemish styles of art. Among the most famous works featured include Velazquez's "Las Meninas," Goya's "The Third of May 1808," El Greco's "Adoration of the Shepherds." Travelers note that sometimes it can be difficult to get close to these famous paintings, recommending that visitors come early or late for the best chance of seeing these works without hordes of others. 

Gateway of the Sun (Puerta del Sol)

The true center of Madrid – kilometer zero – Puerta del Sol fills with spurting fountains, shops, restaurants and lots of people. If you're looking for a place to rest your feet after a long day of touring, or a quiet place to stay, Sol is not the place. The area is always crowded, especially at night when the city comes alive with people passing through the square looking to party at some of Madrid's hottest bars and nightclubs (many of which are situated in Sol). However, it is the best place to taste Madrid's life and vibrancy, so even if you're going out to dinner, don't pass up the opportunity to walk through and take in the area. 

Mercado San Miguel

Mercado de San Miguel, a market built of beautifully ornate glass and cast iron, is a popular stop for tourists to Madrid, especially since it is located right outside of Plaza Mayor. Here, visitors can purchase some wine, grab a cocktail, juice or coffee, snack on a variety of ready-to-eat tapas, or pick up some ingredients for lunch or dinner from the fruit, seafood and meat stalls. 
Here you can find our Eurochange Madrid office, a currency exchange house, in the same Market Square, where you can buy or sell your currencies, to be able to enjoy the rich gastronomy offered by the variety of food.
 

7 Places you cannot miss in Denmark and where to buy currency online

We present the 7 essential places that you cannot miss if you travel to De

Denmark is a small country that falls in love with its tranquility and its lifestyle, it´s said that its inhabitants are among the happiest people in the world. Denmark is a great country to live in, but also to visit. Next you are going to see the 7 places that you cannot miss.
 
  • COPENHAGEN
This beautiful city that looks like a fairy tale is the capital of the country, with its small colorful houses facing the water of the Oresund Strait, stone fountains, castles, parks and cobbled streets, cafes lit by candles … It has among Its main attractions are the Nyhavn canal, the famous sculpture of The Little Mermaid by Edvard Eriksen in the Langelinue park, the city of Christiania and the Tivoli Gardens. In the cultural aspect you can enjoy plays, operas and concerts at the Royal Theater, visit the National Museum and the National Museum of Art.
 

 

  • EGESKOV CASTLE
Egeskov Castle is located south of Odense, today, the castle is part of a park that includes several museums and is surrounded by gardens. It´s impressive, one of the most beautiful castles in Denmark. It´s supposed to be the best preserved Renaissance castle surrounded by water in Europe. The castle was built inside the lake, on oak columns. According to legend, an entire oak forest had to be cut down to build the castle's foundations.
 

 

  • MONS KLINT
The cliffs of Mons Klint, are a series of ravines located in the Storstrom region, they are the highest in the country and one of its natural wonders. They run parallel to the coast and have a very varied appearance thanks to the erosion of the limestone by the action of the wind and water. It´s advisable to do a hiking route that goes through an ancient forest and allows you to travel a large part of this spectacular stretch of coast. And finally, here in the Möns Klint cliff area you can also stroll through the Klintholm Property with its collection of buildings and houses from 1780, and Liselund Park, a site with gardens, parks, houses and ponds dating from the end of the 19th century. century XVIII.
 

 

  • ROSKILDE CATHEDRAL
Less than forty kilometers from Copenhagen is the Danish city of Roskilde, it´s not a very big city, but it´s home to some of the most representative and historic buildings in the country. Among them we find the lavish Roskilde Cathedral, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995. In this Gothic-style cathedral, built in red brick, rest the remains of a large part of the Queens and kings of the country.
 

 

  • KNUDE
In the north of Denmark, on the island of Vendsyssel-Thy, is the Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse, the most famous abandoned place in the world. Thanks to its fight against the forces of nature, it has become a symbol and one of the most popular attractions in recent years in this vast region of the North Sea. Built in 1899, this 23-meter-high lighthouse stood at an elevation more than 200 meters from the edge of the sea. This 120-year-old building weighing 720 tons will be moved 70 meters inland to save it from a fall into the North Sea in 2023, due to coastal erosion.
 

 

  • KRONBORG CASTLE
This Renaissance-style palace from the end of the 15th century and declared a World Heritage Site, had the function of monitoring and charging a fee for the passage of the Oresund Strait. The imprint of the great William Shakespeare is felt in Helsingor. It was in his Kronborg castle that the English writer, who changed the name to Elsinore, set the action of one of his most famous works: "Hamlet."
 

 

  • ODENSE
Odense is the birthplace of the great Hans Christian Andersen, located on the island of Funen. You can visit the house where the writer was born, which is located in a neighborhood where there are still houses from the early nineteenth century. Now it is a museum dedicated to Andersen where you can see manuscripts, personal belongings of the writer as well as his clothes. If you want to go shopping in Odense, the best area is located in Vestergade, where you will also find a wide range of restaurants and bars where you can eat in Odense at a “cheap” price to be talking about Denmark.
 

 

 
Once you have done the tour of the places that you cannot miss if you travel to Denmark, we can only say that do not forget to buy your currency!
 
You can make the purchase online by entering Eurochange or if you prefer you can make the purchase at any office in our network, if you prefer you can call us at the customer service number 615 403 877 and we will be happy to assist you.
 
 

Spectacular destinations to spend New Year’s Eve

We show you the best destinations to spend a wonderful New Year’s Eve

How many times have you spent the New Year at home with the family? Have you ever thought about leaving traditions aside and taking a getaway and spending New Year's Eve abroad? There are many interesting options and countless European cities that are spectacular on these dates, although before preparing the trip we must see the type of restrictions that the destination country has due to Covid-19.
 
For all those who want to do something really different and spectacular, we propose a unique adventure, spend New Year's Eve in the desert. You can take a night ride on a camel under the light of the stars. You can do this activity if you travel to Dubai, where the best time to visit is now, from November to April. In Dubai, in addition to the desert, you can also visit the Deira neighborhood, which is the oldest in the city. The Jumeirah Mosque is the only one in the city that accepts non-Muslim visitors and is another of the most beautiful places to see in Dubai.
 

 

Another of the more adventurous proposals to do on these dates is to visit the glaciers and perpetual snows, go on a dog sled tour, take an excursion to the Arctic Circle from Lapland, visit Santa Claus and see the Aurora Borealis.
 

 

If what you want is snow but you don't want to go that far, another option is to spend New Year's Eve in a European ski resort, we suggest The Swiss Alps, where you will spend a "White Christmas" in the warmth of pleasant and bucolic shelters and Mountain hotels at the foot of Mont Blanc.

 

 

If you are not so intrepid and are looking for something calmer, you cannot miss New York, which at this time has a special charm, you can say goodbye to 2021 in Times Square, skate on the ice rinks of Central Park and see the impressive Christmas tree of the Rockefeller Center.
 

 

Whenever you prepare a trip, and especially at this time when we are going through the Covid-19 pandemic, you have to inform yourself about the entry requirements to the country, although in some destinations the measures have been relaxed, in others they have been reduced and quite a lot. . You should also think about the currency they have at the destination and anticipate so as not to be surprised. From Eurochange we offer you a range of more than 45 currencies from around the world. Enter our website and make the purchase and in 24/48 hours you will have your money at home.

 
 

New Year in Costa Rica and where to buy currency online

We take you on a tour of Costa Rica, places that you can´t miss and where t

Now that the Christmas holidays are approaching, many of us choose warm destinations where we can lose ourselves for a few days and disconnect. This week we are talking about Costa Rica,where there are no hard entry requirements due to Covid-19, they simply ask us to complete the digital form called Health Pass and contact a Travel Policy, although the latter is not mandatory if we have the guideline complete vaccination.

The best time to visit Costa Rica is in December and January, being the high season and the hottest and sunniest months.

Costa Rica offers sun and beach, offers adventure, seeing all kinds of animals or incredible vostas with a rich cultural heritage.

We recommend you visit San José, its capital, which has many treasures to show. Visit the National Theater, symbol of the city. The Central Park, the oldest space in San José and the Metropolitan Cathedral.

Tortuga Island is the paradise of Costa Rica, 4 hours from the San José capital. There is no restaurant or hotel in it since it is a totally natural environment. To access it you must hire a day tour or a private excursion.

Cartago is another of the places that you cannot miss, get to know its spectacular Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, the symbol of the city, walk through its beautiful streets and its historic center.

One of the essentials of the trip to Costa Rica that you cannot miss is visiting its famous volcanoes, the Irazú volcano is the highest in the country at 3432 meters of altitude, it is active although since 1994 there has been no eruption. The Turrialba volcano is the second highest, it is very popular as it sometimes expels smoke and ash.

One of the most visited places in Costa Rica is the Manuel Antonio National Park, it has fascinating flora and fauna. You can walk its trails and enjoy all the animals that you can find, from sloth bears, monkeys, birds and reptiles.

One of the best beaches in Costa Rica is Playa Manuel Antonio, it has many areas, some quiet and others very crowded with tourism. You will find numerous bars and restaurants since the entrance of food is restricted to sandwiches and fruit to avoid the spillage of plastic and to take care of the environment.

Finally, we recommend you visit Corcovado National Park, one of the most biodiverse areas in the world. To access it, it is mandatory to do it with a guide, it is easy to get lost because the trails are full of nature and the rising tides. Touring this park you can find jaguars, crocodiles, iguanas, parrots and all kinds of exotic birds.

Once we have done the tour of the essential places that you cannot miss if you travel to Costa Rica, as we always tell you that you should not forget that in Costa Rica the currency in circulation is the Costa Rican colón CRC, enter our website Eurochange and do the currency purchase. It is safe, simple, fast, at the best price, without commissions and without leaving home. Within 24/48 hours you will have your currency at home and you will only have to worry about preparing your suitcase and enjoying.

 

 

7 places to visit in Turkey and buy currency online

We show you the 7 essential places that you cannot miss if you travel to T

Mystical and beautiful, Turkey has been a meeting place for civilizations and has vast regions that preserve natural treasures. Every season more people choose Turkey to spend a dream vacation, in these lines we show you the 7 places that you cannot miss.
  • ISTAMBUL

The ancient capital of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, the most visited place in the country. A wonderful city where you can visit impressive temples such as the Blue Mosque or Hagia Sophia, the picturesque Grand Bazaar in Istanbul or majestic buildings such as the Topkapi Palace.

 

 

  • CAPPADOCIA

The Cappadocia region (land of beautiful horses, in Turkish) is famous for its capricious geological formations, the result of the action of natural forces through the centuries. Given its location, it became the meeting point for trade routes and also the object of continuous invasions. For this reason, the inhabitants of the region built entire cities in the subsoil where they could take refuge and subsist for many months without going abroad. Among the constructions are in addition to these underground cities, the caverns, the fairy chimneys, the valleys with incredible views of these formations and the Göreme National Park. The region was included in 1985 on the list of World Heritage Sites.

 

 

  • MOUNT NEMRUT

Mount Nemrut is a mountain in southeastern Turkey, known for statues from a 1st century BC tomb. C. which is at the top. The statues represent animals and various Greek and Persian gods and originally measured between 8 and 9 meters in height. These statues were sitting, now they are in ruins.

 

 

  • EPHESUS, IZMIR

Ephesus, named after one of the queens of the Amazons, was an important port city, a religious, cultural and commercial center. Currently there are Greco-Roman ruins of the city and early Christian and Byzantine remains. The city was famous for the temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and we find in it the library of Celsus, the door of Augustus or the tomb of the apostle John.

 

  • PAMUKKALE
In the province of Denizli, there is Pamukkale (cotton castle in Turkish), a surprising geological formation product of tectonic movements that caused the appearance of numerous sources of hot springs. Along with Hierapolis, the ancient Hellenistic city that was built on top of this “castle”, Pamukkale, has been declared a World Heritage Site since 1988. Definitely a must if you are visiting Turkey.

 

 

  • ISHAK PACHA PALACE

The Ishak Pasha Palace is a partially ruined palace from the Ottoman period built on a hill near the Iranian border, which in the past gave it great strategic importance. The palace does not fit in with traditional Ottoman architecture, but features a mix of styles and was equipped with luxuries ahead of its time such as central heating, running water and a sewage system.

 

 

After the tour of the essential places that you cannot miss in Turkey, we can only recommend that before the trip you plan the purchase of currency, you can do it online or by calling the customer service phone 615 40 38 77 It is fast, safe and without move from home. Enter EUROCHANGE, register if you are not a customer and buy your Turkish liras now.
 

 

Christmas traditions around the world

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This is the most wonderful time of year, for a few weeks the world is impregnated with the magic of Christmas. It does´nt matter if you celebrate the holidays for religious reasons or for other reasons, be that as it may, here we leave you a series of Christmas customs to make these dates more special.

  • GIANT LANTERN FESTIVAL, PHILIPPINES.
The festival of the giant lanterns (Ligligan Parul Sampernandu) has been celebrated for more than 100 years. Every year they are celebrated on the Saturday before Christmas Eve in the city of San Fernando, the capital of Christmas in the Philippines. People from all over the world flock to see the festival. Eleven villages (barangays) participate in it. There is a great rivalry to see who builds the best lantern. At first the lanterns were small and were made with hapon paper (Japanese paper) and a lighted candle. Today the festival has evolved and there are lanterns of more than 12 meters with floral shapes or religious symbols. Now the lanterns are lit by bulbs that create kaleidoscopic patterns and dance to the music.
 

 
  • GÄVLE'S GOAT, SWEDEN.
The Yule goat is one of the oldest symbols of Christmas in Sweden. Since 1966, the 13-meter tall Yule goat has been built in the center of Gävle Castle Square for Advent. It has also become a tradition to try to burn it. In their 55-year history, they have managed to burn the goat 26 times, the most recent was in 2013.
 

 
  • KRAMPUS, AUSTRIA.
Everyone knows Santa Claus, the man in charge of bringing gifts for Christmas. In Austria, children are visited by Santa Claus but also by Krampus, a demon who goes through the streets scaring the staff, picks up children who have misbehaved and carries them away in his sack. During the first week of December, on the eve of Saint Nicholas Day, young people dressed as Krampus scare children by ringing their chains and bells.
 

 
  • SAINT NICHOLAS DAY, GERMANY
December 6 is Saint Nicholas Day, a very special day in Germany especially for children. Nicolás travels by donkey on the night of December 6 and leaves small gifts, coins, chocolates, toys … in the shoes of German children who have behaved well. For this enormous work, Nicolás needs the help of a page called Ruperto, some believe that it was a small demon who was defeated by Saint Nicolás himself, that is why he presented himself chained to the saint and this page is in charge of giving them some " spanking ”children who have not behaved well.
 

 

 

  • YOUNG PEOPLE FROM YULE, ICELAND
During the 13 days leading up to Christmas, 13 rogues appear in Iceland. The Yule youths visit children from all over the country during the 13 nights before Christmas, they arrive one at a time each day until Christmas morning, which is when, in the same way that they came, they leave. In this way, Christmas begins on December 12 and ends on January 6. On each of those nights, the children leave their shoes by the window and the young people of Yule leave gifts for those who have behaved well. and rotten potatoes to those who have misbehaved. Each of them has a name according to the characteristic that defines it and they are very naughty.
 

 
 
Once we have shown you these Christmas traditions, we can only add that if you are thinking of spending a different Christmas traveling to one of these places or any other, remember that at Eurochange you can buy the currencies so that you do not have to worry about anything else , just to enjoy. Enter Eurochange and make the purchase or call us at the customer service phone
615 40 38 77 and we will be happy to advise you.
 
 
 

5 beach destinations to travel in December and where to buy currency online

In this article we recommend warm places to travel in December

Are you looking for a different Christmas this Christmas without the cold and without stepping on the snow? If you are planning your trip on these dates we want to help you. Here are some suggestions for the warmest destinations in December where you can find pleasant temperatures.

CUBA

If what you are looking for is sun and good temperatures, Cuba in December is one of the best destinations. During this month the temperatures are mild and free of storms and hurricanes. You can visit the most emblematic cities of the country such as Havana, the museum city of Trinidad and Santiago de Cuba. And of course its best beaches:

  • Varadero beach, located 120 kilometers from Havana, on the Hicacos peninsula.
  • El Pilar Beach, in Cayo Guillermo, one of the keys in the Cuban province of Ciego de Ávila.
  • Cayo Largo beach, located in the south of Cuba, in the Caribbean Sea on the Isle of Youth.
  • Playa Larga, Cayo Coco, is part of the chain of islands known as Los Jardines del Rey, in the province of Ciego de Ávila, northeast of Cuba.

 
CANCUN, MEXICO
 
Cancun is another destination famous for its paradisiacal beaches. Its high season is winter due to the mild temperatures on these dates, and its quiet beaches to enjoy a relaxing day. These are the best:
  • Playa Linda, located very close to downtown Cancun.
  • Playa Langosta, located 5 km from the hotel zone, just in front of the Bahía de Mujeres.
  • Playa Tortugas, here the party never ends, it is located at Km 6.5 of the hotel zone.

THAILAND

Thailand is considered one of the most popular hot destinations to go to in December. Apart from being impressed by the capital Bangkok, Kanchanaburi spots, and Koh Tao beaches are also famous for snorkelling. Thailand has great nature, it is surrounded by beaches and huge marine life. If you want to avoid the tourist overcrowding, we recommend the islands of Koh Kood, Koh Mak and Koh Chang. The best plan to spend December in Thailand is to make a tour of its best beaches and islands:
  • Phuket, Krabi, Ko Lanta, Ko Phi Phi and Koh Lipe, located on the west coast.
  • Ko Samui, Ko Phangan and Koh Tao, located in the southern Gulf.
  • Ko Samet, Ko Chang and Ko Kut in the east.

BALI, INDONESIA
 
Bali offers a tropical monsoon climate, where temperatures are warm throughout the year. It is always recommended to avoid the Monsoon season that begins in October and ends in April. Although it is true that Bali has a very mild monsoon. December is one of the months with the least rainfall. Being an island, Bali is surrounded by sea, there are thousands of beaches and hidden coves everywhere, these are the best:
  • Jimbaran Beach, located south of the airport.
  • Kuta Beach, located in the south of the island on the Butik peninsula, known as the party beach.
  • Legian is a well-known neighboring beach from Kuta and much quieter.
  • Sanur, the beach for snorkeling and diving. Located in the south of the island.

AUTRALIA
 
Australia is one of the most popular countries for its good quality of life. Being located in the southern hemisphere, when it is winter in Spain, in Australia it is summer so it is the perfect destination for your next Christmas in the sun. Summer in Australia is from December to February. In this country, you can enjoy many outdoor activities thanks to its mild temperatures, you can even meet kangaroos, if you are a surf lover we suggest these beaches:
  • Whitehaven Beach, the most paradisiacal, the Whitsunday Islands are located in the state of Queensland, on the east coast of Australia.
  • Bondi Beach is not the prettiest but it is Sydney's favorite.
  • St. Kilda, Melbourne's best, with its picturesque colorful houses.
  • Lucky Bay, that of kangaroos, located in South Australia within the Cape Le Grand National Park.

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Weekend in Prague and where to change from euro to Czech koruna

Tips for visiting the most beautiful areas of Prague and help for buying Cz

Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, highly recommended for a weekend break or a long weekend. It has countless monuments, historical places and picturesque corners to fall in love with in a few days. Prague is known as the city of 100 towers.

There is no better way to start discovering Prague than through its historic center. For this I recommend you take a free tour in which they will tell you a little more about the history of the city and some curiosities.

Prague's Old Town Square is the epitome of beauty, surrounded by centuries-old and historic buildings.

The Astronomical Clock is located on the tower of the old town hall. This famous clock is the most famous place in Prague. It was built in 1410 and is the most famous medieval clock in the world. Guided tours of the town hall can be made, but the most interesting thing is the tower itself, from where you have fabulous views of the city.

Gunpowder Tower, this 65 m high tower is one of the few remaining from Prague's defensive system. It was built during the 15th century. Its name is due to the fact that at the end of the 18th century it began to be used as a warehouse for gunpowder.

Wenceslas Square, it is one of the most important squares and an authentic shopping area for the main fashion brands, you can take advantage of these dates when the Christmas market is set up and it looks spectacular.

The Charles Bridge is the most beautiful and oldest bridge in Prague and was built between 1357 and 1402. It owes its name to the king who ordered it to be built, Charles IV. Along its 500 m both sides of the bridge are adorned with 30 statues and guarded by 3 elegant towers.

The John Lenon Wall, this curious place is a symbol of freedom of expression. After the death of John Lennon in 1980 a mural with his image appeared on the wall and little by little it was filled with pacifist and vindictive messages.

We have already made the tour to the most beautiful areas of Prague and now there is one of the most important things where to change Euro to Czech crown, at Eurochange we have the best market price and without commissions. You can make the purchase online and in 24/48 hours you will have your crowns at your home, without displacement and safely. If you need us to advise you on how much money to bring, do not hesitate to call us at the customer service number 615403877 and we will be happy to assist you.

After buying the CZK, you just have to pack your bags and enjoy !!!

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