When you’re searching for a inexpensive vacation holiday around Easter, you may find that Spain is one destination you will not want to miss.  The month of Apr is the time for fiestas and great memories.  As the tourist season is in full swing during the summer months with higher costs, you can take your [...]

Photos of Madrid

Madrid is the capital and the largest city, as well as the political centre of Spain. The city has a population of roughly 3.2 million and the urban area around 5.1 million.
The City’s Climate
Madrid is known for its Continental Mediterranean Climate. Madrid winters are cold and are well known for its [...]

The Palacio Real (Royal Palace) in Madrid is renowned for its classical architectural splendor and for the statutes, monuments and gardens that surround it. The palace, which was built in 25 years, was utilized by an extensive list of Spanish rulers until 1931, and at one time it was the core of sovereignty for [...]

The Spanish called it the “Gate of the Sun” and for visitors to Spain’s Puerta del Sol, they’ll know exactly what the Spaniards were talking about.
The gates were once the entrance to Madrid. Like many towns in medieval times back in the 15th century Madrid was protected by a large wall with Puerta [...]

The Palacio Real (Royal Palace) located in Madrid is known for its astounding classical architecture, and for the wondrous statues, monuments, and lavish gardens that adorn the area. The Palace took 25 years to be built, and until 1931, the Palace was occupied by a line of Spanish rulers, who used it as the [...]

Drawing millions of tourists each year, The Plaza Mayor is one of the most prominent locations in Madrid to visit.
While it is not an architectural wonder like so many other attractions, The Plaza Mayor is the best place to experience Madrid’s welcoming atmosphere. Being popular with tourists and Spanish citizens alike, it is an [...]