How much should you tip in Spain? Every employee likes being rewarded for a good work. Tip is the best way to thank the staff and motivate them to work even better in future. In Spain, there are some unwritten rules on tip. People usually don’t leave large sums (for example, if you spent 40-50 […]...

History of the world’s oldest restaurant Although the Chinese invented restaurants, the word itself was created by the French. One of the oldest functioning restaurants in the world is BOTIN. It is located in the capital of Spain – Madrid, and enters the Guinness World Record as the world’s oldest restaurant. It has long become […]...

Architectural sights of Madrid Madrid is one of the most popular tourist routes. This city is interesting and attractive for its history, a great number of architectural monuments, old buildings of the times of kings, beautiful squares, palaces and monasteries. Madrid doesn’t have a main street, but it is rich in boulevards. Walking through them, […]...

Secrets of Madrid Madrid attracts the tourists from all over the world, which is not surprising. You can visit this city several times, but it’s not enough to visit all attractions try all delicious dishes and hear all incredible legends. In the capital the modern and medieval buildings form a bizarre combination. Every tourist will […]...

Classification of Spanish cheese Many tourists come to Madrid not only to visit different attractions and have a rest, but also to taste the local dishes. Spanish cuisine has a rich history and tradition. This is a real treasure for the fans of gastronomic tourism! Aromatic wines, filling jamon, fresh olive oil … And, of […]...

Segovia as a monument of antiquity Segovia is a monument of antiquity and medieval times. This ancient city is located not far from Madrid. Segovia was founded by the ancient Romans, who once decided to conquer the whole world. Earlier, Segovia used to be the Celtic settlement. It must be said that the countless ancient […]...

Escorial – the sample of architectural thinking Escorial is located not far from Madrid. It is a huge complex including the residence of Spanish kings, cathedral and monastery. This magnificent building is situated only 45 km from the capital. Escorial has a very interesting story. It was conceived as a monument to the greatness of […]...

What to do in the surroundings of Valencia? In Valencia you can not just lay in the sun, swim and explore the local color. There is also something to do around the town: Climb Garbi. Valencia spreads out in the plain, surroundings by the mountains. The most famous peak mountain La Sierra Calderona is Garbi. […]...

Secrets of olive oil Avicenna called olive oil the product of longevity and health. Well, people are still surprised when they open its endless useful properties. However, not all products in the cherished bottle are equally useful and have benefits for our health. Oil can be extracted from the freshly picked fruits or flax seed, […]...

Trip to the olive plantations of Spain While Russia is freezing in the autumn rain, Valencia starts to harvest olives. There are two months of harvesting: October and November. Olives grow on the low knotty trees. They have narrow and thick silvery leaves. The fields with olive trees, is located all over Spain (there are […]...