Travel Tips - Spain
Viva Espana. One of the most popular holiday destinations for Brits, Spain is a land of plenty. Plenty of sunshine, plenty of superb beaches, plenty of great food, plenty of great wines, plenty of hustle and bustle, but plenty of culture and history, and plenty of quiet reserve too. You can take your choice of some wonderful destinations from the rampant commerciality and drive of Benidorm to the quiet and calm of Moraira or Cap de Nau, or the opulence of Porto Benus, Marbella.
With some of the best coast in the world you can take you pick from the Costa del Sol, the Costa Blanca, Costa Bravo, Costa Dorado, Costa del Azahar, Costa Calida, and Costa Almeira. But if you want a truly cultural experience some of the cities are amazing places, including: Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Pamplona, Seville and Granada. The scenery matches the best to be found anywhere in the world, from dramatic mountain landscapes, to wonderful seascapes, rolling valleys of orange groves, almond blossoms, and olive and fig trees. No wonder it is such a popular destination.
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The plaza is home to several Madrid landmarks, including the Real Casa de Correos, which used to be a post office but is now HQ for the Autonomous Community of Madrid, and the statues of King Carlos III, called “The Mayor of Madrid” for the improvements he made to the city, and el oso y el madroño (the bear and hackberry tree), the official symbol of the City of Madrid. Also located in the plaza are the infamous Tio Pepe billboard and the historic Mallorquina café and bakery.
Although the Prado collection has works by renowned classical artists from all over Europe, it is best known for its collection of works by two of Spain’s most important painters, Velazquez and Goya. These collections are not to be missed, especially the museum’s pièce de résistance, Velazquez’s Las Meninas. Fans of Hieronymus Bosch will be pleased to discover that some of his most famous paintings also grace the Prado’s walls.
The Prado is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00AM to 10PM. Entrance is free from 6:00PM to 8:00PM Tuesday through Saturday and from 5:00PM to 8:00PM on Sundays. At all other times, cost of entrance is 9 Euros.
For those watching their waistlines, the fruit cup and fresh orange juice is the best way to go. And although NuRielle is technically a café, cocktails are served after 7:00PM. The decor is modern and bold, yet inviting, and the clientele is varied. It’s an excellent place for breakfast (a coffee and pastry are only 2.20 Euros between 8:00AM and 12:00PM), a snack or dessert.
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