Spanish beer Spain is famous not only for the rich culture, architecture and history. It also has excellent gastronomy. Residents and visitors of Madrid like to the bars with friends to have a glass of beer or wine with traditional Spanish snacks called “tapas”. Usually, in the typical places of Madrid you will be offered […]...

Roscon de Reyes. Los Reyes Magos (Epiphany or Three Kings’ Day) In Spain the great holiday of Epiphany (Los Reyes Magos) is celebrated on the 5 January. While the children are waiting for the sweets, adults happily eat the traditional treat called “Roscon de Reyes”. Spanish “Roscon de Reyes” is a cake, made of yeast […]...

The best golf courses in Spain When the golf fans think about the perfect rest for them and their families, the first thing that hits their minds is visiting Spain. This is the favorite rest place for thousands of tourists. Spain is country of golf courses, excellent weather and beautiful landscapes. Spain can offer the […]...

10 unusual places in the surroundings of Madrid We all know that Madrid is a noisy and cheerful city, where the life is bustling. It is certainly not boring! Shopping in the stores of the best world brands, dinner in several tapas-bars in one night and endless attractions… However, not everyone likes hectic lifestyle. Those […]...

The collection of Marquis of Cerralbo. Cerralbo Museum It is no secret that Madrid has a rich cultural heritage. Here you can visit many palaces, museums and different architectural monuments, each of which has a distinct character. One of the most famous city’s attractions is Cerralbo Museum (“Museo Cerralbo”), formerly belonging to the Marquise of […]...

The royal palace “La Granja” was built in 1724 on the order of King Philip V. The residence of the Spanish kings is one hour’s drive from Madrid, and just 13 km from Segovia. The construction of castle continued for the next two decades. There appeared the beautiful gardens, surrounded by sculptures, statues and fountains […]...

Holidays in Madrid. Burial of the Sardine The holiday called “Burial of the Sardine” (“Entierro de la Sardina”) appeared during the rule of the King Carlos III (XVIII century). So, once the authorities of Madrid decided to treat the inhabitants of the capital to sardines. Unfortunately, the fish was rotten. But the holiday was “rescued” due […]...

Carnival in Madrid Spain is the country of endless holiday. Here you may feel that one feast follows another, as the Carnival Week comes straight after the New Year holidays (05.02-10.02)! These days, Spaniards have a lot of fun and give in to the party. What should you expect from the Carnival in Madrid? The […]...

How to obtain a Spain Visa Spain is one of the countries that you should enter only if you have visa. Citizen of the Russian Federation can get of the two visa types– Schengen or national, which in turn include several types and categories of visas. Depending on the length of your stay in Spain, […]...

Gastronomy of Spain Spaniards are known for their love of seafood, meat and seasoning. They also like beef stew, different casseroles, cheese, garlic sauce, sweet pepper, tomatoes and spices. However, the gastronomic tastes vary according to the region. Spain has a lot of restaurants, cafeterias and different fast-food restaurants, where you can try not only […]...