5 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN MADRID

5. GRAN VIA

The Gran Vía is the most famous street to visit in Madrid and an essential walk for all who visit the city. 

This street where you can not stop looking everywhere while you walk, is also famous for its great theaters, which represent some of the best works and musicals of the moment such as the Lion King and Billy Elliot.

In addition, the Gran Vía is one of the main commercial places of the city, in which clothing and footwear stores of large national and international brands are located.

In case you like shopping, if you don't have enough stores on Gran Vía, you can turn off Fuencarral Street, another of the most commercial in Madrid.

A good option to see the Gran Vía and the whole center with the best illuminated buildings.

4. PLAZA MAYOR

The Plaza Mayor, located in the heart of the city a few minutes walk from the Puerta del Sol, is another essential place to visit in Madrid.

This rectangular square, 129 meters long and 94 meters wide, is surrounded by buildings and highlights.

You can eat a typical spanish "bocadillo de calamares" in the terrace of a café in this amazing place.

If your visit Madrid at Christmas, you can not miss the Christmas market, which is built in this point of the city, where in addition to the typical Christmas stalls you can find jokes articles that are tipical in these dates, in the Spanish capital city.

 3. MUSEUM "EL PRADO"

Is one of the most important museums in the world and the biggest museum in Spain and in the museum you can see important paints of the most important artists, such as, Goya, Velazquez... It also has the best restauration centre of the world. 

The best way to visit the museum is with a local guide. He/she will give you the best advices and stories of the museum.

 2. "EL RETIRO"

El Retiro, a historical park located near the city center, is perfect for disconnecting from the noise of the city, playing sports, walking or simply sitting on a bench to read or be in contact with nature. We recommend you do it through the Puerta de Alcalá, the most famous of the five old royal gates that gave access to the city and another of the essential places to see in Madrid.
Near this door, going down Alcalá Street, is the Cibeles Fountain, one of the most emblematic of Madrid next to Neptune.

 1. "ROYAL PALACE"


The Royal Palace or Palacio de Oriente, was the official residence of the kings of Spain until they moved to the Palacio de la Zarzuela, and another of the essential places to visit in Madrid.
This huge palace, the largest in Western Europe, is currently used for tourist visits and closes for state ceremonies and official events.It is worth entering inside to see the halls and royal rooms, the Royal Pharmacy and the spectacular Royal Armory, one of the most important in the world.
A good option to not miss anything about the palace and skip the long lines that form in the access is to book this visit with a guide in Spanish or this offer that also includes the guided visit to the Prado Museum, another of the places to visit in Madrid.

5 BEST BEACHES IN THE WORLD

5. SARAKINIKO, MILO ISLAND, GREECE.

This beach on the north coast of the island of Milo, in the Cyclades archipelago, owes its worldwide fame to the ways that wind and water have carved into the volcanic rock and that have given rise to its famous nickname of «beach lunar". Milo is just one of the more than 200 Cyclades islands, in the middle of the Aegean Sea, which also include Naxos, Paros, Mykonos and the imposing Santorini. All of them house unforgettable beaches, some protected by cliffs, others smelling of thyme and guarded by blue-domed churches.

4. CALA MACARELLETA, MENORCA

The southern coast of the Balearic island brings together some of the best beaches in Spain: white sand coves embraced by pine trees that overlook the water from the rocks. Cala Macarella and her little sister, Macarelleta, are an excellent example of this Mediterranean landscape. They are located 14 kilometers from Ciutadella, following a road flanked by dry stone walls that, after winding between uncultivated fields, descends through a torrent until almost reaching the sand. To thoroughly enjoy a day on these beaches it is essential to wear goggles and snorkel.

3. PALOMBAGGIA, CORSICA (FRANCE)

The southern tip of the long island of Corsica brings together beaches that, like Palombaggia, exemplify the purest Mediterranean. Under the shade of the pines the light games that the sun creates on the rocks and the foam of the waves are discovered.

The cove is located within the term of Porto Vecchio, an old fishing town now dedicated to tourism and with a lively port. Another attraction of Palombaggia is its proximity to the Cerbicale Islands, a natural reserve inhabited by a multitude of seabirds.

2. DIGUE IT, SEYCHELLES

Large blocks of granite are scattered across the sand and the shore of the beaches of this teardrop-shaped island. Dominated by the hill of Nid d'Aigle (300 m), La Digue is located half an hour by catamaran from the island of Praslin, it only has one paved road and there are hardly any motor vehicles. The calm is, therefore, assured, especially if the day is dedicated to Anse Source d'Argent, the beach with the most amazing rocky moles. Almost away from the shore and equipped with diving goggles, corals and tropical fish are seen.

1. COOK AND WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS

The coral islet of Tapuaetai ("the one-foot island" in Maori) is home to the most famous beach in this South Pacific archipelago.

The largest of the hundred islands of the Whitsunday archipelago, off the eastern Australian coast, is an excellent first contact with the Great Barrier Reef. In 1770 Captain James Cook landed briefly in his arena and certified his beauty in the logbook of the expedition. Unlike other islands in the Queensland region, the interior is mountainous and covered with lush vegetation, while dwarf palm trees grow on the beaches and, among the sand, pointed fossils emerge.

5 BEST GADGETS FOR TRAVELERS

5. Pocket washer: Scrubba Wash Bag

It is equipped with a washing board, with almost no weight, and the size is minimal. Not only will it help you to wash your clothes wherever you want to be, but it will also help you save time and money. With only 2-4 liters of water and a little liquid soap it is worth having your clothes clean in less than 3 minutes.

4. Custom printing on your flip flops Leave your thoughts in the sand with these fun, original and cheap FlipSidez flip flops. All you have to do is choose your size, color, the text or symbol you want them to wear, and wait for your flip flops to arrive at the door of your house.

3. VAGO compressor bags
With these bags you can pack your clothes in a vacuum. Your things will continue to weigh the same (be careful with this when checking in, especially if you only travel with hand luggage), but they will occupy much less so, in the same suitcase, you will fit many more. You can save up to 50 percent space! Using them is infinitely easy: you take your things (ideal clothes), put them in the bag and empty with a small device that comes with it.

2. UV Pro Shoe Sanitizer If your traveling problem is that after a few days your shoes start to sing and stink inside your suitcase, your ideal gadget will be the UV Pro Shoe Sanitizer. This shoe sanitizer kills the germs of footwear, clothes, bags and whatever it takes. It is wireless, rechargeable and very light. Perfect to kill any bacteria or microorganisms and their bad smell!

3. Powernap Audio Mask Rest during a trip is the dream of every traveler, although at the moment of truth few are those who manage to really fulfill it. To the rescue of all those who rest resists has come the Powernap Audio Mask, a kind of facial mask that isolates you from the light and the sound around you. Not only that, the Powernap Audio Mask, which translated would be called something like “the supersiesta mask”, incorporates an audio system that connects with Breatonics and helps control breathing and relax, as well as a comfortable memory foam and refreshing so that one does not get up with the face of having slept in an airplane.

5 CHEAPEST CITIES OF EUROPE

5. Budapest, Hungary

The beautiful capital of Hungary, Budapest, has a lot of activities for those travelers at a LOW PRICE. You should know that much of the most expensive tourist action is centered along the river bank of the Budapest River. But it is FREE to explore on foot and visitors can even enjoy free excursions guided by expert guides.

On the other side of the Danube, the beautiful bastion of the fishermen has stunning panoramic views of the city and offers free admission between mid-October and mid-March. Of course, a trip to Budapest would not be complete without going through one of its famous thermal baths. Széchenyi bathrooms are a perfect option at a reasonable and beautiful price.

4. Prague, Czech Republic

Prague's reputation as the center of many bachelor parties may have increased the cost of a trip to the Czech Republic in recent years. In fact, according to Euromonitor International, it is now the fifth most visited destination in Europe. However, there is still much to do in the "City of One Hundred Needles" without spending a fortune.

Some points of interest such as the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square are a must on any visitor's itinerary. You can also find all kinds of food and drinks to take away from the historical center of Prague in neighborhoods such as the trendy Žižkov neighborhood. There is also a lot of public art in Prague.

3. Vilnius, Lithuania

It is significantly less touristy than many other cities in Eastern Europe. Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is one of the best low-cost destinations in the Baltic countries. There are a lot of free things to do in a city unknown to most.

You will enjoy one of the best cheap destinations in Europe by taking a simple stroll through its historic old town, which houses extravagant places like Užupis, a "republic" of artists with their own anthem and constitution. You can also see the Literatu Street Project, an artistic tribute to the great Lithuanian writers.

In Vilnius, even activities that are not free are not so expensive. For example, the entrance to the Gediminas Tower, with its beautiful views over the capital, costs only € 4.

2. Krakow, Poland

Famous for its historical monuments and architecture, such as the beautiful Wawel Castle, dating back to the 11th century, and the magnificent medieval square of the Old City. Visiting Krakow is becoming a must on the itinerary of many European travelers in recent years.

One of the main attractions of the former royal capital of Poland is its bustling and often very affordable nightlife. Krakow is said to be a place with one of the highest densities of bars and pubs in the world, mostly grouped around the Old Town and the historic Kazimierz district. And according to the Go Euro 2015 Beer Price Index, the city also has some of the cheapest beers on the continent.

1. Riga, Latvia

Full of eclectic historic buildings, it is not surprising that Latvia's vibrant capital, Riga, is often hailed as an architectural pearl. Nowhere is this more evident than in its charming Old Town. There restaurants can be typically expensive, but many of their attractions are relatively cheap to visit. For example the Porcelain Museum, celebrating the heritage of the Riga porcelain industry or the peculiar Museum of the Sun and the beautiful Church of San Pedro.

Get lost for hours at the legendary Riga Central Market and enjoy an affordable meal, made locally, such as pickled cucumber and smoked eel. You can also stroll through the old city to Bastejkalns Park to enjoy a picnic when the weather permits.

5 HEAVENLY PLACES IN SPAIN

5. Caves of Drach, Mallorca

The caves of the Drach are a total of four caves that are located in Mallorca, Balearic Islands. They are connected to each other and have a depth of 25 m and a length of 1.4 km. Inside we find Lake Martel, in which classical music concerts are organized daily. In addition, it is possible to take a boat ride through it.

4. Granadella Beach, Alicante

In Jávea, Alicante, we find this gravel beach that has an extension of about 160 m. It is considered one of the best beaches in Spain, as its transparent waters are ideal for swimming and diving. It has surveillance during the summer season.

3. National Park of Ordesa and Monte Perdido, Huesca

This national park is located in the Pyrenees, specifically in the province of Huesca, Aragon. It has an area of 15,608 hectares. Its the highest point is Monte Perdido, which has an altitude of 3,355 m.a.s.l.

2. The Stone Monastery

The Stone Monastery is a tourist establishment located in an old Cistercian monastery located in the Zaragoza municipality of Nuévalos in the Comarca de Calatayud, in Aragon (Spain). It also has a Natural Park, in which is located an incredible waterfall with amazing views.

1. The Cies islands

The Cíes Islands are an archipelago located in the province of Pontevedra northwest of the Iberian Peninsula. They were declared a natural park in 1980, and are included in the National Park of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia, created in 2002. In February 2007 the British newspaper The Guardian chose Rhodes Beach as the best beach in the world.