Spain is a favorite country for sports lovers, but not just sports fans who want and love to visit Spain. Various tourist attractions in Spain are served and will make the tourists feel at home and want to return to this country. If curious about what objects can be enjoyed, the following information.
1. Las Ventas
If you have a golden opportunity to set foot in Spain, the first place to visit is Las Ventas who presents a bullring. This is the tradition of Matador Country that has been worldwide, so it is worth to be a spectacle of the tourists. Las Ventas itself is an arena whose development has been long enough, ie in 1923 with a capacity of nearly 24 thousand spectators. Other activities that can be done during Las Ventas in addition to watching the show is to look at historical items that still have something to do with bullfighting, such as matador clothes, bullfights, sculptures and paintings.
- Visitors are charged EUR 14 entrance fee or about Rp 207 thousand which includes standard fee.
- Visitors with ages under 12 years are charged EUR 8 or about Rp 118 thousand.
- Children under 5 years old will not be charged.
- Bullfighting at Las Ventas is held every Sunday from late March to October, while San Isidro Fair is held from 9 Mey until 8 June, and Autumn Fair can only be visited in October.
- To enjoy the show, please come 4 hours before the show begins.
#2. Plaza Mayor
Other places are okay to visit is Plaza Mayor which is a square with a rectangular shape and can be found when coming to the center of Madrid. Traveling to the popular square will not make tourists regret that most buildings in this area are very similar to each other and always have 4 levels. On the ground floor, usually used as a shop or cafe, while the rest (3 levels) made into a hotel, apartment, or ordinary residence.
Since it is a square, it is certain that this place becomes the center of the crowd and often the various events are held in this place. Celebration Festival San Idiro and Chrismas Market also presented at Plaza Mayor square. Before finally exploring the city center, namely Madrid, usually the tourists gathered at the Plaza Mayor which became the starting point. Not only can relax and sit in the plaza, visitors can enjoy outdoor model cafe around the area of this square.
3. Flamenco Dance
Spain is also known for Flamenco Dance apart from its popular bullfight in the world. The Spanish dance which is basically rooted in the Andalusian region is very rhythmic and full of agility. Movements that exist in this dance is a stretching movement with a fast turning movement and there is a part of the hand and the beat of the rhythmic feet. Usually, there is music that comes from the typical Spanish percussion and Spanish guitar that accompanies this dance, but not infrequently there is also a special song that is used as accompanist.
Flamenco Dance is generally performed by a pair of female and male dancers or in groups wearing formal costumes. What is worn by the female dancers is usually a dress with tassels along with the right shoes so that when dancing look very amazing pretty. Although originating from southern Spain, this dance is considered one of the national culture of Spain. Visit the best places to watch and even learn about Flamenco Dance in Madrid.
4. Santiago Bernabeu dan Camp Nou
This is where the soccer lovers are waiting for, the headquarters of F.C Barcelona and Real Madrid C.F. When to Spain, these two places are obligatory to touch, let alone Camp Nou located in the city center so it will be easier to reach. In addition to all Barcelona matches that can be enjoyed, there is also a tour around which will bring tourists to be able to browse all the rooms that are in it.
The room included in the tour agenda is a chamber of storage and display of trophies and awards, Press Room, dressing room, and many others. Not to mention also Camp Nou itself including the largest Nike store in Europe. For Santiago Bernabeu, this place is the same as Camp Nou which also provides tour packages around the room for every visitor so that can see the contents of this stadium.
- At Santiago Bernabeu, visitors will be charged entrance fee for EUR 13 or about Rp 192,500 for tour package.
- At Camp Nou, adult visitors are charged an entrance fee of EUR 23 or approximately Rp 340,584. Children under 5 years old are free of charge. For children aged 6 to 13 years and supporters of clubs, students and seniors aged above 70 years are charged EUR 17 or approximately Rp 252 thousand.
5. El Rastro Flea Market
If visiting Madrid, El Rastro is an area that should not be missed to visit. This popular outdoor market from Spain is held every Sunday and holiday throughout the year, so for the fitting traveler to come in that day will be able to walk around 3,500 kiosks. In general, it is in the flea market that people can find different kinds of goods that are sold at bargain prices and still bargained, whether they are new or used.
In El Rastro also apply such a thing so it is not wrong if this place serve as a shopping paradise for tourists and locals. So, do not be surprised when it comes and find this market is very crowded. For those looking for a different gift and full of uniqueness can try shopping at El Rastro.
- El Reastro Flea Market in the Ambassador's Neighborhood area is only open on holidays, including Sundays with the hours of operation from 9 am to 3 pm
- No entry fee at all and to get to this place, you can go to the nearest metro station, the Puerta del Toledo Station and La Latina Station.
6. Gran Via
Another one in the city of Madrid, the Gran Via is a place where there are a myriad of entertainment centers and can be visited for the satisfaction of the holiday. Not only that, there are also hotels, cinemas and theaters that can be found along the way.
Tour Building can be done here because when glancing at the existing buildings in this area, you will see that there are tall buildings and interesting style of the 20th century, such as Torre de Madrid, Edifio Grassy, and Edificio Espana.
7. La Rambla
Another traceable road is the La Rambla area stretching from the square of Plaza Catalunya with a length of 1.3 kilometers to Port Vell which is an old port of Barcelona. The most famous street in Barcelona is often filled with many tourists because in this street there is a fountain at the end of the road and there are many old buildings lined the region. As usual, building owners make use of the first floor as a restaurant, a money changer or a shop. However, the tourists must be vigilant because the pickpockets were wandering in Barcelona.
8. Royal Palace of Madrid
Buckingham Palace is British property, and Palacio Real is owned by Spain and indeed the royal family of Spain does not really inhabit this palace because this palace is only used as a venue for official ceremonies of state or reception. If interested, visit the city center of Madrid on the west side to find this palace.
Palacio Real is open from 10 am to 6 pm in winter from October to March, while in the summer from April to September it is open from 10 am to 8 pm.
Visitors are charged EUR 10-11 or approximately USD 148 to 163 thousand. For visitors who are under 5 years old are free of charge.
A number of tourist attractions in Spain have been shared and apparently so many interesting things to be found. So which place would you most like to visit ?. Have a good vacation .