The International Barcelona-Sitges Vintage Car Rally is held, every year, in March. It started in 1959. Only cars that were produced between 1900 and 1924 can participate in the event.
This is a competitive rally that does not measure velocity or completing the course but the originality of the vehicle and its age, the appearance and costumes of the drivers and its fit to the age and spirit of the time.
IMPORTANT: Please note that the details of the event are subject to change.
We strongly recommended that you check with the organizers
before making any travel arrangements.
Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II, but suffered through a devastating civil war (1936-39). A peaceful transition to democracy following the death of dictator Francisco FRANCO in 1975, and rapid economic modernization (Spain joined the EU in 1986), have given Spain one of the most dynamic economies in Europe and made it a global champion of freedom. Continuing challenges include Basque Fatherland and Liberty (ETA) terrorism and relatively high unemployment.
Spain details
Location: Southwestern Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay, Mediterranean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean, and Pyrenees Mountains, southwest of France.
Languages:
Castilian Spanish 74%, Catalan 17%, Galician 7%, Basque 2%; note - Castilian is the official language nationwide; the other languages are official regionally.
Climate:
Temperate; clear, hot summers in interior, more moderate and cloudy along coast; cloudy, cold winters in interior, partly cloudy and cool along coast.
Capital:
Madrid
Time Zone:
UTC+1 ,(Summer UTC+2)
Currency (code):
Euro (EUR)
Call Code:
+34
Electric Power:
220v 50Hz
Tourist office:
INSTITUTO DE TURISMO DE ESPAÑA - TURESPAÑA Jose Lázaro Galdiano, 6, 28071 Madrid - Tel.913433500
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