Spain lights up for Christmas a month ahead
Saturday, November 25, 2017 @ 8:48 PM
CHRISTMAS lights have already been switched on in all bar a few of Spain's main cities a month ahead of the date, costing millions of euros.
But this huge spending is in fact an investment, since the bright, festive appearance of the city centres encourages people to visit and shop for Christmas.
Practically all of them use LED bulbs to save energy costs and help the environment.
Madrid's lights went on last night (Friday) and the city will remain illuminated for 256 hours, until January 8 inclusive, at a cost of €2.4 million.
Málaga also switched its lights on last night, and will spend 18% more than last year - €976,000 – although this includes the famous and spectacular Light and Sound Show on the C/ Larios, now a nationwide tourist attraction.
Barcelona's lights were switched on along the Ramblas, the city's main pedestrianised and most-touristy street, in a ceremony which paid tribute to the victims of the August 17 terrorist attacks.
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