December 19, 2011

Cheap Holidays To Spain - You Should Visit These Plazas

If you are planning to enjoy cheap holidays to Spain, then you should not fail to visit the parks in Madrid, Spain's capital city. These places offer sightseers lots of opportunities for them to get their cameras out and take photos of some of Spain's most amazing sites.

Here are just a few of the plazas that you should not miss when spending your cheap holidays to Spain.

1. Puerta del Sol
Puerta del Sol is both the geographical center of Madrid and the center point of Spain. Head out to the marker on the pavement in front of the Ayutamiento Building. All road distances in Spain are measured from this marker, which marks Kilometre Zero. Don't be surprised if there are lots of people here; it is Madrid's most famous meeting point.

2. Plaza Mayor
A two-minute walk from Puerta del Sol is Plaza Mayor. It was initially built in the 15th century as a city square. Then it became the city's focal point for festivals, bullfights, and festivals after Philip II named Madrid as the country's capital. Today, it is a lively commercial center with a fine selection of bars, restaurants, shops, and business establishments. You can also see skilled artists hanging out and working on their masterpieces around this plaza.

3. Royal Palace
When on hotels in Spain, be sure to visit the Royal Palace, an edifice where the Spanish Royal Family hold functions and important events. The place is open to visitors, and private tours of the Royal Palace and the Prado Museum are available.

4. Parque del Retiro
If you want bliss in the middle of the city, then Retiro Park is the ideal place for you. It is a peaceful place where you can rest and relax after an exhausting city hike. On Sunday mornings, you can spot residents of Madrid enjoying their leisure time or strolling around. You can find people jogging, reading newspapers, or drinking coffee on a fine day. If you want, you can also row around the man-made lake in a boat that you can hire.

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