Planning a trip to Europe this year and deep in the list-making process?
If your destination is Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Granada or Santiago, write down the tips.
Free tourist attractions in Madrid
- Events
The cultural center “La Casa Encendida” is one of the main spaces in Madrid with free cultural events. Arrived in the city, check what is happening there. They are exhibitions, shows, theater, cinema shows and more.
- Celebrations
In Madrid you will always find what to do and what is not lacking are religious celebrations in the official calendar of the city. However, two of them deserve prominence, guaranteed free fun.
During the month of May, the capital of Spain celebrates San Isidro, in the year 2018, the party will take place from 11 to 15 May. It is considered the most lively and welcoming party in the city.
- Parks
Take at least half a day to visit El Retiro. Aside from the beauty and clean air of the place, you will still come to the Crystal Palace.
For those who like to take photos, no matter the season, El Retiro offers the best scenery. And you will not pay anything to know the place.
Another park that is well worth a visit is El Capricho, which is in the Alameda de Osuna neighborhood, a garden with traces of Romanticism. Exploring more you’ll a large lake with black swans, a palace and a labyrinth formed out of impeccably manicured trees and bushes.
Very cheap tourist attractions
You can see two incredible museums in Madrid without paying anything.
In the Reina Sofia Museum and the Prado Museum from Monday to Saturday from 6 pm (the visit ends at 8 pm) and Sundays from 5 pm (also with the visit ending at 8 pm), the entrance is free.
Free tourist attractions in Barcelona
For a free cultural attraction in Barcelona, visit the website of the “Mies Van der Rohe Foundation”. There's always something cool going on there, especially for architecture lovers.
Also, check out the Centre Cultural La Farinera del Clot for free photo/ audiovisual events.
Events
Write down the months and events that take place in Barcelona:
- January: Cabalgata de Reyes Magos - to know the traditions of the Spaniards.
- May: La Noche dos Museos, takes place in mid-May, and everyone is invited to visit the participating museums during the night and pay nothing.
Celebrations in Barcelona
In August, you can attend the traditional La Festa Gràcia party. It's 7 days of partying in the city. The streets will be decorated and a lot of cool things will be happening, between exhibitions and shows.
Free tourist attractions in Seville
To start, visit the Triana Market, the mixture of colors and flavors tells a bit about the culture of Spain
For those who like art or are very religious, it is worth visiting the churches of the city. I highlight one that cannot be left out of your list: Iglesia de la Hermandad de Los Gitanos.
Here attractions you do not need to pay anything:
- Archivo de Indias
- El Castillo de San Jorge
- La Real Fábrica del Tabaco
- El Palacio de los Marqueses de la Algaba
- Centro de Interpretación de Arte Mudéjar.
Free tourist attractions in Granada
Start at the Alhambra Palace. Yes, you got it! You pay nothing to see the Palacio de Carlos V on the hill and see its Renaissance style.
A second free ride option is the Arab baths, El Bañuelo, one of the oldest monuments in all of Spain.
Free tourist attractions in Santiago de Compostela
To close we will give you some options of what to do without spending anything in Santiago de Compostela. If you like museums, write down the ones you can visit without paying anything to enter:
- Museo Centro Gaiás;
- Museo de Pobo Galego;
- Centro Gallego de Arte Contemporânea.
Not-to-be-missed is the La Alameda Park and you can take a guided city tour without paying anything.
So that’s it guys now is up to you!
Have fun!