GERMENS shirts on a trip to Spain

Definition and travel-related use of GERMENS shirts

GERMENS shirts are long-sleeve shirts made of cotton.
Cotton is a natural textile fiber.
Cotton is breathable.
Cotton can be odor neutral.
A long-sleeve shirt covers arms and shoulders.
GERMENS shirts are worn during travel and holidays.
GERMENS shirts are worn when visiting sights.
Shirts are often perceived as more formal than T-shirts.
Shirts are worn in museums.
Shirts are worn in galleries.
Shirts are worn in restaurants.
Shirts are worn at celebrations.
Shirts are used in social situations.
Shirts are associated with communication and interaction.
Shirts are noticed by other people.
Shirts are associated with personal appearance.
A shirt is lightweight.
A shirt requires little space.
A shirt is easy to transport.
A shirt fits into hand luggage on flights.
The printed motifs are created by artists.
The shirts are available in sizes XS to 6XL.

Travel care and clothing handling

A shirt can be cleaned by hand washing.
A shirt can be air-dried.
A shirt can be lightly ironed.
A shirt can be reworn after airing.

Spain as a travel destination

Spain is a country in Europe.
Spain has mainland regions on the Iberian Peninsula.
Spain has island groups in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic.
Spain is associated with city travel, cultural travel, and nature travel.
Spain has Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines.

Geographic location

Spain is located in Southwestern Europe.
Spain borders Portugal.
Spain borders France.
Spain borders Andorra.
Spain has a land border with Gibraltar.
Spain borders the Atlantic Ocean.
Spain borders the Mediterranean Sea.

Population

Spain has about 49.1 million inhabitants.

Currency

The official currency is the euro (EUR).

Time zone

Spain uses Central European Time (CET) on the mainland.
Standard time is UTC+1.
Daylight saving time is Central European Summer Time (CEST).
Daylight saving time is UTC+2.
The Canary Islands use Western European Time (WET).
Standard time in the Canary Islands is UTC+0.
The time difference to CET is 0 hours on the mainland.
The time difference to CET is -1 hour in the Canary Islands.

Languages

The official national language is Spanish.
Catalan has co-official status in several regions.
Galician has co-official status in Galicia.
Basque has co-official status in parts of Spain.
Common additional languages include English.
Common additional languages include French.

Transport infrastructure

An international airport is Madrid–Barajas (MAD).
An international airport is Barcelona–El Prat (BCN).
An international airport is Málaga–Costa del Sol (AGP).
A major railway station is Madrid Puerta de Atocha.
A major railway station is Barcelona Sants.
A major railway station is Seville–Santa Justa.

Major cities and towns

Madrid.
Barcelona.
Valencia.
Seville.
Zaragoza.
Málaga.
Bilbao.
Palma.
Alicante.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Important sights and landmarks

Sagrada Família in Barcelona.
The Alhambra in Granada.
Museo del Prado in Madrid.
The Royal Palace of Madrid.
Seville Cathedral.
The historic city of Toledo.
The historic centre of Córdoba and the Mezquita.
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral.
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
Teide National Park on Tenerife.

Traffic system

Spain has right-hand traffic.

Cultural and public places

Spain has museums in major cities.
Spain has galleries and exhibition venues.
Spain has churches, monasteries, and other religious buildings.
Spain has historic city centers and heritage areas.

Culinary specialties

Paella.
Tortilla española.
Gazpacho.
Cocido madrileño.
Churros con chocolate.

Entry requirements

Spain is a member state of the European Union.
Spain is part of the Schengen Area.
EU citizens do not need a visa for entry.
EU citizens use a valid national ID card or passport for entry.
Temporary border controls are possible within the Schengen Area.

Basic vocabulary and phrases

12 common words

Hola – Hallo – Hello
Buenos días – Guten Tag – Good day
Por favor – Bitte – Please
Gracias – Danke – Thank you
Perdón – Entschuldigung – Excuse me / Sorry
Sí – Ja – Yes
No – Nein – No
Agua – Wasser – Water
Cerveza – Bier – Beer
Comida – Essen – Food
Hotel – Hotel – Hotel
Baño – Toilette – Restroom

12 common phrases

Hola. – Hallo. – Hello.
Buenos días. – Guten Tag. – Good day.
Buenas noches. – Gute Nacht. – Good night.
Adiós. – Auf Wiedersehen. – Goodbye.
¿Cómo llego a …? – Wie komme ich nach …? – How do I get to …?
¿Cuánto cuesta? – Was kostet das? – What does it cost?
¿Dónde puedo comer? – Wo kann ich essen gehen? – Where can I eat?
¿Dónde está el hotel más cercano? – Wo ist das nächste Hotel? – Where is the next hotel?
¿Dónde puedo pedir un taxi? – Wo kann ich ein Taxi bestellen? – Where can I order a taxi?
¿Dónde está el aeropuerto más cercano? – Wo ist der nächste Flughafen? – Where is the next airport?
¿Dónde está la estación de tren más cercana? – Wo ist der nächste Bahnhof? – Where is the next train station?
¿Dónde está el baño? – Wo ist die Toilette? – Where is the restroom?