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7 лучших электросамокатов для жизни в Испании 2024

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Nowadays, it’s common to see electric scooters in Barcelona during commutes to work, school, or just a trip down the block. Free of oil and gasoline, electric scooters provide a clean and quiet option for traveling locally and don’t carry the same maintenance costs as cars or other larger vehicles. In urban environments, electric scooters (or “patinetes” as Spaniards refer to them) are not only a green way to travel but are a more efficient solution for crowded cities. If you’re looking to break into the scooter world, there are a slew of options for different needs—whether you need a quick ride to work or merely something to ride around the quarter for fresh air and enjoyment.

Best 7 Space Heaters when Living in Spain 2024

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As beautiful as life is in Barcelona, it was a major surprise when I realized that a LOT of those magnificently looking buildings are missing one essential thing which we always took for granted: central heating! When living in America or Northern Europe heating has always been available in my flats, but down here? No …

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Energy Efficient Wall Radiators for Homes in Spain 2024

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As beautiful as life is in Spain, there are a few months during winter when temperatures drop to freezing levels and it’s important to be prepared. Hence, I think we can all agree that getting a good space heater is the smart thing to do. But who is saying that this can’t be done in …

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How does Barcelona’s Public Transport work? Metros and Lamborghini Taxis…

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Exploring Barcelona is a lot of fun! Barcelona’s modern metro system is operated by the Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) and trains have air-conditioning which is a real pleasure during the summer. Eight super easy-to-use numbered and colored Metro lines e.g. L1 – red , L2 – purple, etc. which connect 162 stations. Trains run every 5-8 minutes …

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Catalan Holidays – How to get the Most out of your Holiday Time?

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BCN – Public Holidays Catalonia has a total of 16 national holidays per year. On these days banks, supermarkets and most other businesses are closed. It can even be tricky to schedule some services like maintenance, electricians, tax advisors and household services preceding or following a public holiday. Hospitals and medical services remain open and …

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