Monthly Archives: January 2011

Cheap flights to Madrid

If you are going to Madrid from the states then it can be a very long and expensive trip. When going on a long trip then you may want to consider the three Cs Cost, Connection and Comfort. A good … Continue reading

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Madrid

Madrid is the largest city in Spain and the capital, it also the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin. The city is located in the river Manzanares right in they center of the country. Madrid … Continue reading

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El cocido

When I think about Madrid the first thing that comes to my head is a salty flavour, the flavour of Serrano Ham and Manchego cured cheese.  Next is the smell of the Cocido, bubbling in someone’s kitchen and aromatizing the … Continue reading

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Bullfighting

Whenever I think about Spain, I always think about its food, all-night and all-weekend parties, Rioja wine, Flamenco and Bullfighting. It is impossible to come to Madrid and not to encounter bullfighting.  In a way, the Bull is associated with … Continue reading

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Madrid is the Capital of Spain

As the capital city of Spain, Madrid is a bustling modern city with a glorious and tumultuous past.  Madrid is centrally located in Spain on the high plains accounting for its mild winters and warm dry summers.  Spain is a … Continue reading

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Hotel Madrid

There are about 250 hotels in Madrid, Spain. With so many different hotels in Madrid you have to take the time to find out exactly what you want to do while you are in Madrid so that you can later … Continue reading

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Real Madrid Futbol Club

Real Madrid Club de Fútbol also known as Real Madrid FC, Los Blancos, and Los Merengues is Madrid’s soccer team. This team has amazing history dating back to 1902. They also have an amazing current status. Professors and students of … Continue reading

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Spain food

Spain food choices include everything from the freshest sea foods to cold vegetable soup called gazpacho.  While Spain is a peninsula as an outsider you may not think of seafood as being a mainstay in the Spanish diet, but much … Continue reading

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The population of Spain

The estimated (July, 2007) population of Spain of just over 40 million people is comprised of 97% Roman Catholic’s and only 3% Protestant, Jew, and Muslims. With a density of 79 people per square Km or 206 people per square … Continue reading

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Madrid Museums

Prado Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mondays closed. Museum Thyssen-Bornemisza Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mondays closed. National Museum Reina Sofía Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday closed. Museum of Contemporary … Continue reading

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