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Spain Ranked 8th In The World For Healthcare | Alicante Holiday Villas
The Healthcare Access and Quality Index (HAQ), published in The Lancet recently, studied the quality of healthcare in 195 countries and Spain was ranked 8th in the world.
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Spanish Siesta | Alicante Holiday Villas
The days of the 3 hour siesta are long gone and most Spaniards these days do not take siestas, although some still do.
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Expats In Spain Have World’s 4th Best Quality Of Life
A recent survey has shown that Expats living in Spain have the 4th best quality of life in the world.
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Carrefour Arrives In Santa Pola
What was the Eroski supermarket in Santa Pola has been remodelled and will shortly open as Carrefour.
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Top 10 Spanish Superstitions | Alicante Holiday Villas
Want to know about Spanish superstitions to avoid embarrassing yourself and upsetting people when you visit Spain? Then read on!
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Top 10 Signs You’ve Become Spanish
Just how Spanish are you? Even just on holiday you may pick up some local Spanish habits. Here are the top ten signs!
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Gender Inequality In Street Names In Spain?
It seems men are miles ahead of women when it comes to having their names on Spain’s main city streets.
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Spain Bans Gik Wine From Being Called Wine Because It’s The Wrong Colour
When six young Spaniards decided to market a blue wine, it was immediately dismissed as a gimmick that would never take off.
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