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Inside Background
In Madrid, the art and cultural scene is not limited to museums. Art galleries...
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This is a link to some tourist information. History of Madrid
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A very interesting, if quirky, read if you are planning a trip to Madrid is...
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Online, there are a bunch of sites that will answer many of your questions...
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Spring and Autumns are perhaps the best times of the year to visit Madrid. The...
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Madrid has wonderful palaces, buildings and monuments, many that take the...
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Embassies in Madrid Albania Calle Maria de Molina, 64, 5 B 28006 Madrid Tel...
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Madrid, like most other large European cities, has its fair share of petty...
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History of Architecture of Spain Spain has the greatest variety of architecture...
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Without an Eiffel Tower, Big Ben or St. Peter’s to set it apart, Madrid has its...
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Madrid 24-Hour Pharmacies If you are a visitor to Madrid and you get sick and...
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Madrid Tap Water Madrid has the best tap water in Spain, which comes from the...
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Money Saving Tips for Spain Spain is not the cheapest tourist destination...
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The Most Useful Spanish Phrases The visitor to Spain needs to know just a few...
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Neighborhoods in Madrid Many visitors want to know a little something about the...
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This is a link to some photos of Madrid. Madrid Pictures
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Tax Free Shopping in Spain Many stores in Spain offer tax free (duty free...
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The World Heritage Cities of Spain There are 15 Spanish cities which are UNESCO...
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Paper Guidebooks National Geographic Traveler Madrid, 2006  Madrid, Eyewitness...
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The following link provides some info about Madrid: Madrid Useful Info
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Inside Transportation
  When you arrive or depart Madrid by air, you’ll need to go to Barajas...
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What are your options when getting around in Madrid? -Metro: Efficient and...
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  Madrid public transportation is clean, fast, safe, extensive and efficient...
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Tips for taking taxis and renting cars. 1- Taxi fares are moderate compared to...
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Buying Renfe Tickets Online - Revised Dec. 22, 2009 Remember that the Renfe...
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For driving tips, check out this page where the same tips apply to drivers in...
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Transportation from Madrid to Avila Prices and time schedules are as of Jan. 1...
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Transportation from Madrid to Segovia Prices and time schedules are as of Dec...
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Going to Toledo by Bus To take the bus to Toledo from Madrid, one has to go to...
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This website give information about taxi fares from the airport...
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Madrid Intercity Bus Travel The bus station is called Estacion Sur de Autobuses...
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The Atocha to Aranjuez Cercanias C3 train takes 44 min. The trains run about...
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This website has a simple metro guide in English: http://www.madrid... Here is...
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Renfe Cercanias Train Web: http://www.renfe.... The Renfe Cercanias trains go...
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TAXI FARE CALCULATOR: www.worldtaximete... Taxis in Madrid are white with a...
Last edited: 25 May 2009
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Inside Things to Do
                 ... A Complete change                  ... Trip to Los Cotos...
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Bullfighting is the most popular event in Madrid, and Spain, and by far the...
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Madrid is like Spain in general one of the most child friendliest destinations...
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If there is a city that doesn't sleep, none fits this definition better than...
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Romantic Madrid  The Royal Palace - a public monument. The new Cathedral  where...
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Madrid is a lively centre for the Performing Arts, almost all of it will be in...
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   Madrid is a very interesting city for shopping. International brands mix...
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  GOLF      In Madrid there are lots of golf courses (more than 20), but many...
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Cathedral of La Almudena   Across the square of the Palacio Real is the...
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Architectural Walk - Barrio Salamanca The Barrio Salamanca has some of Madrid's...
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Barrio Salamanca Hotels in Madrid The Barrio of Salamanca is the elegant...
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Barrio Salamanca Quality Stores There are many quality stores in Madrid, in the...
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Caixaforum Madrid Location: Paseo del Prado, 36 Tel: 913-307-300 Web...
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The Changing of the Guard at the Palacio Real There is a changing of the guard...
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Church of San Jose The Church of San Jose is located on Calle Alcala, 43, and...
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The Church of San Manuel and San Benito This church is located at Alcala, 83...
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Alcalá de Henares Alcalá de Henares is a town that is 29 km away from Madrid...
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Day Trip to Aranjuez 1. The reason to go to Aranjuez is to see the Palacio Real...
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Day Trip to Avila Avila is a small enchanting city that is near enough to...
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Day Trip to Chinchon Transportation Chinchon is a small town (population about...
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Day Trip to Ciudad Real The city of Ciudad Real is in Castilla La Mancha and is...
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Day Trip to Cordoba Cordoba is one hour and 50 minutes from Madrid by AVE and...
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Transportation from Madrid to Segovia: Prices and time schedules are as of Dec...
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Day Trip to the Royal Palace of El Pardo Address: Calle de Manuel Alonso s/n...
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In 1985 Segovia was declared a World Heritage City by the UNESCO for its unique...
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Day Trip to Toledo Toledo is 74 km south of Madrid. Toledo was named by UNESCO...
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Day Trip to Valladolid Valladolid is a city that is 201 km northwest of Madrid...
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Day Trip to Valle de los Caidos Hours: Winter (October to March...
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The Decorative Arts Museum Location: Calle Montalbán, 12 Tel: 915-326-499 Web...
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Descalzas Reales Monastery http://www.patrim... Plaza de las Descalzas Tel...
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El Retiro Park El Retiro Park is located in the center of Madrid and is quite...
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Flamenco Guide - Madrid Call the telephone number listed to find out what days...
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Fountain of Apollo This fountain is located in the middle of the Paseo del...
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Fountain of Neptune The Fountain of Neptune is located at the Plaza Canovas del...
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Free Art/Museum Entrance 1. Prado Museum a. All visitors to the permanent...
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Walking through Puerta del Sol in the heart of Madrid you'll bump into what...
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As soon as the warm weather arrives, Madrileños rush outdoors to their beloved...
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A cheap way to get a general view of the city is using the METROBUS pass in the...
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La Dama de Elche (Lady of Elche): In 1897 the Dama de Elche was discovered at...
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Lazaro Galdiano Museum Dr. Jose Lazaro Galdiano lived from 1862 to 1947. He was...
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While strolling through Madrid, look up at façades and rooftops. Occasionally...
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Tryp Alameda Aeropuerto - Avenida de Logroño, 100 (3.0 km from Barajas) Kris...
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Madrid Hotels With Pools 1. Auditorium Madrid Avenida de Aragón, 400 2. Eco...
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Museo de America Avenida Reyes Catolicos, 6 Tel. 915-492-641 Web...
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Madrid Museum Opening Hours Guide The museum titles have links to the...
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When visiting any museum and some other tourist attractions be aware that on...
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Museo Arqueológico Nacional (National Archaeological Museum) http://man.mcu.es...
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Palacio Real de Madrid   http://www.patrim...   Calle Bailén Tel. (+34...
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Paseo de Recoletos Architectural Walk The Paseo de Recoletos is one of Madrid's...
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Plaza Mayor One of Spain’s most beautiful plazas is the Plaza Mayor of Madrid...
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Travel from airport to hotel - You will probably arrive tired in Madrid...
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Puerta del Sol This is the center of Madrid. There is a 'Kilometro 0' plaque...
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This small church is not well known by tourists, but is of great interest to...
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A great thing for first-time visitors is the Segway Tour of Madrid. You can see...
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It is now possible to ski in Madrid all year round. Madrid Snow Zone is the...
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El Angel Caido (The Fallen Angel) in Retiro Park Since 1878 the only public...
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Sorolla Museum Joaquin Sorolla lived between 1863 and 1923. He is recognized to...
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The Basilica of Our Lady of Atocha Not too far from the Atocha train station...
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The Basilica of San Isidro This church is located downtown at Calle Toledo, 37...
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The October 12 Celebrations and Military Parade October 12 is a national...
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The Prado Museum www.museoprado.es Paseo del Prado, s/n Tel. (+34) 913-302-900...
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  The Royal Convent of La Encarnacion La Encarnacion is located near the Royal...
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The Tour of the Royal Palaces There are three royal palaces in Madrid and...
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One of the favorite things to do is take a "walking tour" of Madrid. Since the...
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Three Kings Parade (Cabalgata) The Three Kings Parade (Cabalgata) is held on...
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Toledo Day Trip About 100 kilometers south of Madrid is the city of Toledo...
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hi!  I am right now in Madrid with  family and  would like to join...
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Puerta de Alcala The Puerta de Alcala is a huge gate that is a monument in the...
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With Baja Bikes you will explore Madrid in a unique way, per bicycle you will...
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The Church of San Antonio de los Alemanes The Church of San Antonio de los...
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Church of San Gines The Church of San Gines is located on Calle Arenal, 13...
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The Church of Santa Barbara photos: http://commons.wi...   The Church of Santa...
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One of the most important fountains in Madrid - the Fountain of Cibeles - is...
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The Sabatini Gardens The Sabatini Gardens are located by the north wing of the...
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This club is great, but only for a select demographic (Mainly 18-30 year old...
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La Selvita: is a Natural Park in COSTA RICA closed to Manuel Antonio.  
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You have to try this experience in Madrid!!! Take a Segway tour with the only...
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Best known for its punkish la movida revolution in the 80's after the end of...
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Arabic Spa Medina Mayrit: Calle de Atocha 14 Very close to Plaza Mayor is an...
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The full name of El Escorial is the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El...
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Museo de Escultura al Aire Libre In 1970 a new bridge was built over the Paseo...
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Museum of Natural Sciences hours: Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 to 18:00 H...
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The Museo del Traje is the Costume Museum of Madrid, one of the least known...
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Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas http://mnartesdec... Calle Montalbán, 12...
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The Palacio de Linares hours: Saturday and Sunday only, at 11:00, 12:00, and...
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Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia (MNCARS) http://museoreina... Santa...
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The Basilica of San Francisco el Grande Near the Royal Palace, there is the...
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The Royal Botanic Gardens Beside the Prado Museum on the Paseo del Prado, there...
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Sala Alcala 31's hours are: Tuesday to Saturday: 11:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00...
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Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando This is another little known...
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Taste of America S. L.,located near Nuevos Ministerios, is worth the short walk...
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Visited the Fascist monument with Spanish family.  The valley itself is...
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Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza http://www.museot...   Paseo del Prado, 8 Tel: (+34...
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Inside Dining Scene
Good food cheap is remarkably easy to find in Madrid. Try TimeOut guides for...
Last edited: 29 January 2007
Breakfast in Madrid.  Breakfast is not a big meal in Spain.   Pan...
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  Madrid Restaurant Club Riboa: Some of the nicest Madrid restaurants at half...
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One place that is good for families is called Casa Mingo, and it's on Paseo de...
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A brief guide to the best-known tapas bars in Madrid. http://www.esmadr...
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Hopping traditional bars for tapas in Madrid can find some "exotic" foods for...
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Basic Restaurant Menu Dictionary Spain has one of the most varied menu...
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1. Casa Mira San Jerónimo, 30 Tel: 914-296-796 Established in 1855 at Carrera...
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Chinese Restaurants in Salamanca Barrio 1. Restaurante Thong Calle Lopez de...
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  Convent Sweets (Dulces) in Madrid Many nuns in the convents of Madrid earn...
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Gluten-Free Restaurant Guide for Spain Gluten intolerant people are called...
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Within the Muslim religion, certain foods are allowed (halal), which forbid...
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Instead of the spanish three-course meal,  you can eat one or two raciones...
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1. Taj Indian Restaurant Marques de Cubas, 6 Tel: 915-315-059 2. Taj Indian...
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Food is one of the glories of Spain. Every region and province has something...
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* A MUST FOR FIRST TIMERS TO MADRID. "Botín" at Calle Cuchilleros, 17...
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Spanish Food 100 A tourist remembers a place he visited by his taste buds...
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Spanish Tapas Dictionary Tapas are small flavorful dishes in Spain that are...
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OpenCor is a chain of small convenience supermarkets that are open everyday (365
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Spanish Sweets and Desserts Dictionary How sweet Spain is! Spain is full of...
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Wine bars: * ALOQUE at calle Torrecilla del Leal 20. The wine list in this cozy...
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In alphabetical order:   * ALBÓNDIGAS (Meat balls) "Bar Salamanca" at calle...
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Turron - Spain’s Christmas Candy During Christmas time, the Spanish...
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Visitors to Spain should taste some of the sherry wines to make their trip...
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1. La Biotika Calle Amor De Dios, 13 Tel: 914-290-780 2. Fres Co Campo Naciones...
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Specialist rice (Paella) restaurant, nautical decor, opens at 10pm, easily...
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Inside Spain: For Foreign Visitors
The currency of Spain is the Euro (EUR), currently shared by 15 nations of the...
Last edited: 30 November 2008
Spain has three European land borders, two come under the Schengen zone (France...
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Dial 112 - for all emergencies 902 102 112 - for multi-lingual services...
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In many parts of Spain, particularly small towns and rural areas, older people...
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Always dial the full number as written or printed, including area code, when...
Last edited: 30 June 2008
In Spain it is common to leave 5% -10% tip for services. Locals always tip even...
Last edited: 19 June 2009
If you are paying by credit card in Spain and your home currency is not the...
Last edited: 07 May 2009
Voltage is 220V, 50 Hz (cycles). One needs to use a transformer (converter) if...
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Exchanging money in Spain is easy and follows a similar pattern to elsewhere in...
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Main-line policing in Spain is organised and managed on a national basis by the...
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Car rental is a nice option for moving around this beautiful country. It´s very...
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English to Spanish translation of words commonly seen whilst travelling by...
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