Located among two archipelagos, Spain is a sovereign state that is largely considered exotic in its own right. With its unique culture and spectacular food, Spain has risen to be a popular tourist destinations. It’s perfect a family vacation or for spring break, hosting destinations for both groups. Madrid, the capital, particularly appealing for its sights and opportunities to soak up their culture. Their city Ibiza is considered to be the perfect destination for young adults looking to enjoy themselves through the dazzling nightlife and exemplary weather. Spain is luxurious and undemanding, accommodating enough to run at people’s paces rather than its
Take an adventure on the rivers through the art of canoeing and experience what is known as the most beautiful valley in Madrid’s national park. The journey starts at the Lake Pinalla and you get to experience it for the next three hours without any inhibitions while also getting to visit the 14th century monastery of “Santa María de El Paular”
Travel time:
1 hour and 20 minutes by road (10.07 €)
2 hours by train
Distance from Madrid :50km
Have you wanted to look down on from a place high above while getting exercise and thrills at the same time? Well rock climbing in Madrid is the way to go. There are several different places where you can go rock climbing but the favorite is definitely The Natural Park La Pedriza. Enjoy the different routes it offers.
Travel time:
1 hour 15 minutes by road (11.94 €)
Clothing: Nothing extra required
Distance from Madrid: 90 to 100 km.
Ever wanted to fly but was afraid that you wouldn’t be able to be do it because of restrictions? Well fret no more because paragliding does not have any specifications to fly and all you need to do is go over to the specific site where they’ll help you fly to your heart’s desire.
Travel time:
1 hour 20 minutes by road for Cebreros (12.03 €)
1 hour 20 minutes by train for Cebreros
1 hour 10 minutes by road for Somosierra (10.21 €)
2 hours by train for Somosierra
Clothing: Trekking shoes are advised
Distance from city center: 1.5 km
Build in 1764, Madrid’s very own palace has more than 2500 beautiful rooms. It is still used for official meetings but 50 rooms are open to the public which include treasures such as the armory, pharmacy and the palace’s lavish throne room, or “Salón del Trono,” which features a ceiling painted by the Baroque artist Tiepolo.
Travel: By car
Time needed: 8 minutes
Camera needed
Distance from city center: 2.3 km
Have you wanted to soak up the history and culture of a place? In case of Madrid, this is the perfect place to go. The structure was designed by Juan de Villanueva and has the world’s finest paintings. It boasts more than 7000 exhibits and is impossible to see through one visit.
Travel: By car
Time needed: 11 minutes
No cameras allowed without permission
Distance from city center: 2 km
This particular park started as a monastery in the 1500s before Phillip II moved his court to Madrid in 1561 making it a royal park. It is 350 acres and features an artificial lake which allows canoeing and kayaking. It’s a favorite spot for tourists and local people.
Travel: By car
Time required: 9 minutes
Nothing extra required.
Distance from capital: 451.3 km
The coastline of Asturias has some great beaches. There are rocky coves, remote golden crescents, low key beach towns and a surf scene, all for the tourists. You can relax or hit the beach to explore some more. It lies in the immediate accessibility of both sea and mountain which combines coastal escapades with mountain walks.
Travel advise:
4 hours 29 minutes car
1 hour 15 minutes by Flight
6 hours 15 minutes by bus
Distance from capital: 383.4
The wild, secluded beaches in Langre are some of the most spectacular beaches. There are green meadows along the lime stone cliffs which lead down to the sand where the air is permeated with the sound of violent waves. It’s an ideal place for surfing and was popular among the nudists for its isolation.
Travel advise
4 hours 9 minutes car
55 minutes flight
Distance from capital: 383.4 km
The beaches along Western Cantabria are very akin to Sydney barring the 50 km coast line of pretty fishing towns and peaceful green hills sprinkled with roaming cattle. It lies in the protected natural land and offers an extensive selection of transport plus accommodation beach holidays to this area. The Commilas beach is a favorite in this area.
Travel advise:
4 hours 9 minutes by car
55 minutes by flight
ABC Serano (METRO: Rubén Darío)
Located in the Salamanco area, it has eight floors ready for shoppers to go through. The first four floors are dedicated to high street and designer boutique names, along with sportswear, gifts and jewelry. The other floor offer a fantastic view with a restaurant and gym.
Calle Preciados (METRO: Sol)
The store that appeals to everyone, especially women. Containing high end boutiques and designer stores, this is the perfect place for you if you are looking to get something to remember your experience in Spain.
Calle Princessa (METRO: Argüelles and Ventura Rodríguez)
This can be specified as our shopping street, offering many different stores of different price ranges perfect for touring and shopping at the same time.
Travel time:
1 hour by car (130837.54 Tanzanian shillings)
La Tragantúa Restaurant (Calle de la Verónica, 4, 28014 Madrid, Spain)
This is a bistro type restaurant, located in the bohemian neighborhood. Their style of cuisine is simple and authentic. Their specialty includes their Korean dumplings with chili and sweet sauce or their shitake risotto and boletus. Their desserts overflow with originality.
+34 656 32 37 96, Open from 1:30-4:30, 9PM to 12AM (on days other than Monday)
Pulpo a la Gallega (Galician octopus)
A delicacy in the picturesque green corner of Spain, the Galician octopus is a simple but hearty dish created through the simple addition of paprika and olive oil. It is readily available and is said to originate from 125 years ago when men used to bring it to bullfights.
Gazpacho
This is a type of cold soup, usually served in the summer, made of tomato, cucumber, onion, stale bread, olive oil, wine vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. It can be served with ice, ham, croutons and chopped vegetables depending on the area.
Jamon
This type of delicacy is available in every tapa bar, hanging in display for everyone. It is a type of cured pig leg that is a favorite among the locals.
Restaurante La Mi Venta (Plaza de la Marina Española, 7, 28013 Madrid, Spain)
This is a multi-cuisine restaurant that is open for all ages and serves great food that is suitable for tourists. The restaurant has a very modern interior and has an open bar. The service is great and you can get your money’s worth here.
34 915 59 50 91, Open from 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Red Light district
While Madrid is open about sex workers and prostitution, it is not always safe around the red light districts. The culture of their prostitution is woven into the heart of Madrid without being specified into one corner. Regardless there are places that do host a large number of prostitutes on several occasions. The Casa de Campo has one of the largest congregations and is considered unsavory during night. Calle Atocha also contains a sex shop and erotic museum. Other places include C/Monterra (between Puerto del sol and Gran Yia) and the street north of Gran Yia. C/Luna has been advised to be avoided at night as it contains many sex shops and prostitutes who may try to pickpocket and are generally pushy.
El Sol
A night club like no other, El Sol stands out in Madrid for its unconventional use of 70s funk, hip hop and electronica. It forgoes the flashing lights and other contraptions that are famous in other clubs to stay simple but enjoyable. It has a varied crowd and always changes the theme to keep things fresh.
A rock club situated in Madrid, it attracts many fans of the genre and stays true to it through their numerous guest bands and fierce atmosphere. Roomy enough to hold enough people, it holds events to appeal to people of all age groups.
Drug use under fifty grams is termed under personal reasons and you are not indicted for it. Any higher than and you will be prosecuted.
Drinking under influence is forbidden and the limit is 0.05.
The legal drinking age is 16 years.
Prostitution under the age of 18 is illegal. Street prostitution is also considered illegal.
Spain is relatively crime free barring pickpocketing and bag snatching. It is safe to walk around at night but tourists are advised to be on their guard because thieves try to trick people who do not know Spanish.
Homosexuality is legal in Spain. No specific vaccinations are needed to go there.
Spain consisted of separate kingdoms before it went on to be a constitutional monarchy to become in 1813 until it became a democratic constitution comes from 1978. Now Spain consists of different sovereign states each controlled by different heads. It is now a democracy in the form of a parliamentary government under a constitutional monarchy. Spanish is most commonly used in Spain with little of English.
