6. While making a walk, it is recommended to bring a copy of your identity card or a hotel card.
7. Do not make trips to remote areas of the city alone. It’s better to observe them together with a guide and a tourist group.
8. You should be especially careful on sidewalks. One of the most common methods of burglary here is "tyrone" - motorcyclists snatch bags from passers-by on …
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If you belong to the kind of tourists for whom active rest among snow and ice is nicer than beach tours to Spain, you will surely like the ski complexes of the capital of the country. In the vicinity of the city you will find several well-equipped places offering fun on the mountain slopes and admire the snow-capped peaks. Moreover, here in Madrid, you will find the Madrid SnowZone center, open all year round for …
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Shopaholics love, foodies adore, and romantics worship Madrid. The reason for that is simple – the magnificent city never ceases to amaze all of them. If you have visited Madrid more than once and are well-aware of the main landmarks of the city, it’s high time to pay attention to the non-standard excursion destinations and secret places of the city. Not even all locals, let alone travelers, know about the …
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During summer, the capital of beautiful Spain serves as the venue for two amazing music festivals. The first one, open-air Noches del Botánico festival, starts in June. Thousands of melomaniacs and just fans fell in love with its live sound, entertainment, and incredible scale: it lasts a month and involves popular musicians from Spain and world celebrities. The program of this event in the open air consists of …
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Hotel Abalú will be also liked by romantic travelers. The unique romantic design is one of the main advantages of this spectacular hotel. All guest rooms feature creative decorations of unusual shapes that are made of metal and glass. The overall look is perfectly emphasized by colorful designer furniture and draping with premium fabrics. Guests of the hotel are provided with a unique service – they can select a …
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It would be a mistake not to mention the high-class Petit Palace Savoy Alfonso XII. Guests of this hotel have an opportunity to book rooms that still have many antique elements. Just like many decades ago, guest rooms feature stone walls and high oval shaped windows. The entrance to the hotel is still decorated with ancient forged iron gates. The historical splendor is skillfully underlined by modern designer …
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Moving around in Spain - transportation
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In addition, traveling on a personal or rented car is also possible in Spain. Although the quality of roads here are not the best in Europe, it is quite acceptable for comfortable travel. The price of gasoline in Spain is quite expensive and there are a lot of toll roads. This should be taken into account in advance when planning your budget. There are also systems of strict fines, so it is advisable not to violate the traffic rules. The fine on an average car is about $ 40 per day. It is therefore not advisable to travel by cars in large cities, as it is very easy to get a fine of 85 Euros for incorrect parking. There is also the likelihood of traffic jams ruining your vacation plans. Bicycles which are available for hire are a good option in Madrid and other cities. There are chic bike trails in all regions. You can also rent a motorcycle or a scooter. Taxi in Spain is quite expensive. A ride on a taxi costs a minimum of 2 Euros. A kilometer costs around 1.2 Euros, excluding baggage fee.
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Economy roadmap of Spain
The economy of Spain is ranked fifth place among all the countries of the European Union by nominal GDP. On the world arena, the country’s economy occupies a stable 12th position. It is worth noting that the country’s purchasing power is one of the strongest in the world. The economy of the country was especially developed, thanks to the sectors of medium technological level, among which are its automobile industry, the production of audio-visual equipment, industrial machinery and equipment, and products of the chemical and cosmetic industries. However, the statistics of one of the analytical companies shows that among the hundred most recognized global brands, there is not a single Spanish. Leaders of the domestic industry are the producers of the wine “Freixenet”, Chupa Chups, the energy company Repsol, the brand Zara, and the hotel chain “Sol Mella”.
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