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For many travelers, Puerta del Sol Square remains the starting point for their shopping routes. This square is open in the very center of the city, so there are many popular shops close to it. The historical square is surrounded by old buildings, in which travelers will find popular boutiques, souvenir shops, and department stores. There are some branded shops as well, including El Corte Inglés. Local souvenir outlets offer a wide range of items, both classic and exclusive ones. It is important to mention that shops, which are located on the square, are quite expensive. Without a doubt, the Museum of Jamon, which is open on Calle de Alcalá, is the all-time favorite gastronomic destination in Madrid. Jamon is the most popular national delicacy. The special type of raw cured pork meat is cooked in accordance with old and unchanging special recipes. Only true professionals, who know absolutely everything about jamon, work in the most popular specialized shop. During a walk in this unusual “museum”, one can try hundreds of jamon types and watch how sellers slice the delicacy into thin and ideally equal pieces with sharp knives. Everyone, who is fond of meat delicacies, is recommended to visit this shop. The biggest market in Europe, El Rastro, is also open in Madrid. You will need more than one day to see all items sold on this market. The market is open in the territory of an Old Town. Both locals and guests of Madrid visit this market in order to find inexpensive clothes … Read further

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Cuisine and top restaurants

Madrid is the location of the oldest restaurant in the world - Botin. Its opening took place in the beginning of the 18th century. Among famous visitors of the restaurant have been Hemingway, Goya, and members of royal families. During several centuries, the restaurant has been amazing visitors by excellent local food. Botin always welcomes its guests. Fans of seafood and vegetable dishes will surely like La … Open

Unusual hotels

Finally, NH Las Tablas is open in one of the most unusual buildings in Madrid. The shape of the building is reminiscent of a giant piece of granite. The glass atrium is one of the main architectural elements of the building. Consequently, many elements of décor are made of glass and metal. Besides a prime location, NH Las Tablas is distinguished by a range of non-standard services. During all their stay at the … Open

Traditions and mentality of Madrid

Christmas holidays are the time for a special celebration for citizens. All celebrations here are always held with a grand scale and attract many tourists. All main activities are organized on Plaza Mayor, where takes place the Christmas fair. During several days the streets of the city are decorated with beautiful illuminations, and the squares of the city become the location of interesting presentations and … Open

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Castillo de los Mendoza is located in the small town of Manzanares el Real at the foot of a mountain range near Madrid. This is a picturesque, beautifully restored castle of the XV century that is a wonderful example of the Castilian style. There is a church of the XVI century near the castle. The whole territory of Castillo de los Mendoza is open to visitors. The rocky area around the castle, La Pedriza, is a … Open

Review of luxury hotels

The design-hotel Silken Puerta America is also not distinguished by a modest price tag. The price of the presidential suite is more than US$1,000 per night. The most luxurious suite in the hotel is 60 square meters large. It was developed by famous designer Jean Nouvel. This suite has some distinguishing features like stylish removable panels that guests can move freely in order to create different functional areas. … Open

Madrid for children - what to visit

One more grandiose amusement park is open in Casa de Campo Park mentioned above. The both parks share the same name. The amusement park is another reason to visit Casa de Campo as the choice of attractions is simply striking – more than 40 attractions in total. There are merry-go-rounds and slides for toddlers, as well as thrilling and extreme rides for adults and teenagers. The size of Casa de Campo Amusement Park … Open

Spain - moving around the country

Spain has a very long railway network measuring about 18 thousand kilometers. The main routes are laid through the capital, connecting it with the most remote parts of the country. Trains in Spain are divided into several types depending on the speed and level of comfort. Travelling in the old type budget trains is a lot cheaper but it does not offer much comfort. However, all the average trains are usually equipped with soft seats and air conditioning. There are luxury trains with first class wagons and fashionable restaurants inside. One of these is the “Andalus Express”. You can get a discount on a railway trip by purchasing in advance, return tickets. There is also, in Spain, a well-developed network of electric trains. This option is much more economical, compared to usual trains. In the cities, trains run every half hour. … Open

Nature and parks of Spain

Picos de Europa Park is no less popular among fans of walking tours. There is a huge number of routes for trekking, mountaineering, and hiking trails. Different kinds of birds of prey, wild boars, Iberian wolves, and colonies of bats live in the gorges. The park is equipped with observation platforms, one of which, Fuente De, has a glass floor. You can climb it by the cable car. Another mountain park, Sierra Nevada, is known primarily for its ski resorts. On the territory of the park, there is also a Tibetan monastery, where believers make pilgrimages. … Open

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