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Vacation In Madrid
By Julia Barnes
Madrid is the capital of Spain, housing 3.3 million
in the city centre and 6 million in its metro region.
Travelers considering a vacation here will be happy
to know that rental cars aren't necessary, since the
inexpensive metro system is one of the best in all of
Europe.
There is something for everyone in the Madrid neighborhoods.
Malasaña houses alternative pubs, bars, cafes and novelty
shops. Lavapies is both cosmopolitan and hippy at the
same time, with African and South American influenced
shops, Indian restaurants and some of Spain's best coffee
houses.
The bohemian neighborhood of La Latina offers excellent
tapas restaurants, micro-brews and the El Rastro flea
market. Moncloa, near Universidad Complutense, is a
student hangout with cool shops, cheap food and budget-priced
drinks. Chueca is the gay district of Madrid, with trendy
art galleries, cafes and high-priced shops.
Getting More Bang For Your Buck In Madrid
Another rich area of Madrid is historic Salamanca.
Huertas is a popular tourist destination, with a high
concentration of popular hotels, restaurants and pubs.
Read on to review more travel tips and help you get
the most bang for your buck in Madrid!
Eating is a crucial component of any vacation and Madrid
travel is no exception. The Spanish are known for their
use of spices like saffron, pinchitos, paprika, bouillons
and sea salt. They use some of the world's best olive
oil to cook their dishes and combine rice with meat
and vegetables in sumptuous feasts.
Eating The Delicacies
The Spaniards are also very good at using every part
of an animal, much to the chagrin of visitors with sensitive
stomachs. Those with adventurous palettes and strong
stomachs may want to try local favorites like Oreja
(pig's ears) Callos a la Madrileña (tripe with beans),
Sopa de Ajo (garlic soup), Bacalao a la Madrileña (salted
cod in a sauce) or Rabo de Toro (stuffed cow or bull's
tail).
Madrid novelties aside, you won't want to leave the
city centre without trying manchego cheese, manzanilla
wine or croquetas and Madrid dipping oil.
Visit The Cosmo Caixa
Naturally, after eating all that rich food, you'll
need to walk around and see the sights of Madrid. At
the ultra-modern Cosmo Caixa (science museum), you'll
catch a glimpse of how the Earth was created, how tornadoes
work and play with interactive exhibits that will keep
the kids busy for hours.
Visit a zoo, an amusement park, a garden and a bullfighting
school at Casa de Campo, which is the "Central
Park" of Madrid. At Casa de América you will see
stunning 19th century architecture and, the locals warn,
you may even see a ghost! Capricho de la Alameda de
Osuna is one of the most tranquil settings in bustling
Madrid.
Do Not Miss The Neoclassical Cathedral And The Art
Museum
As a hideout for Napoleon's soldiers, these well-manicured
gardens are fit for a duchess (the Duchess of Osuna,
to be exact). Nuestra Señora de la Almudena is a neoclassical
cathedral built in the 19th century, which tops many
Madrid travel plan itineraries. Similarly, the art museum
at Basílica de San Francisco el Grande cannot be
missed.
According to the Travel Channel's travel tips, there
are a number of excellent tours you can add to your
Madrid vacation. If you want to see many of the sights
in a short amount of time and gain a general understanding
of the Madrid layout, bus tours are the way to go; visit
www.madridvision.es/en/index.php
or www.madridguidedtours.com
for more information.
If you'd rather get some fresh air and exercise, a
walking tour might be more your speed; check out www.walksofspain.com,
www.esmadrid.com/descubremadrid_en/portal.do
or www.madrid-museum-tours.org.
Many travelers highly recommend Segway tours as a unique
and fun way to see the city; the most popular tours
are from www.madsegs.com.
Lastly, you can hook up with a tapas tour to taste
your way around the city through www.walksofspain.com,
www.madridguidedtours.com
or www.madrid-museum-tours.org.
About the Author:
Julia Barnes is an author of articles on vacations, travel, romantic getaways and dating including
Romantic Getaways,
Romantic Inns,
Romantic Cruises,
Elopement Announcements,
Live Webcams,
Dating,
Matchmaking.
Keep a lookout for more articles coming soon.
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