hola, spain!
- student1
- Feb 10, 2020
- 3 min read
Updated: Feb 14, 2020
vibrant people, scenic beauty & vast coastline, spain might just offer more diversity in terms of educational opportunities than any other destination!
best time to visit spain
Northern Spain is at its peak in the summer months (July and August), and central Spain is best visited in October or May. At these times, you'll likely find fewer crowds, cheaper accommodations, and the best weather
Tour & Accomodations: Php 27,800
Food & Drinks: Php 4,500
Attraction entrances Php 82 – 760
Total Budget: Php 35,000
What to wear while traveling in spain?
Sun dresses, shorts, tank tops and even crop tops are perfectly acceptable ways to dress throughout Spain. If you plan on going into any museums or churches, just be sure your stomach and shoulders are covered so as not to offend.
a place to stay - madrid motion hostel Php858 /night
Multilingual staff will provide a free buffet breakfast, plus they're on hand for you 24 hours a day. You won't need to look far for something fun to do, either – Runs their own free city tours and put on flamenco shows and other events. Tapas tasting, anyone?
day 1: strolling the streets of madrid (9:00am-11:30pm)
Entrance fee: Php 330
First stop, the Royal Palace of Madrid or Palacio Real De Madrid. This is the official residence of Spain’s Royal Family. Like most of the palaces in Europe, the palace is just as grand.
Note that taking pictures inside is not allowed.
The Plaza de Espana; the square is located at the end of the beautiful Gran Via, one of Madrid's busiest streets. The green square is surrounded by streets, but it is still a very relaxing place during daytime.
the Temple of Debod (1:00pm-3:30pm)
This ancient Egyptian temple called the Temple of Debod was donated by the Egyptian government to Madrid in 1968. It was originally built in Southern Egypt in the 2nd Century BC. The inside of the temple contains a hall, several chapels, a small museum & more to immerse oneself with.
mercado san miguel (3:30pm-7:00pm)
The historic Mercado de San Miguel (Market of San Miguel) is a charming covered food market that retains its original twentieth century iron structure. Explore your culinary horizons, a place also ideal for history buffs!
Meal / Dinner: Php 500
day 2: space metropol parasol (10:00am-12:00pm)
As part of the tour, take a train to reach Seville (2 hr & 30min.)
Market and shops and its podium, which holds concerts and events. People even walk on it, marching along an undulating skyway as if floating on a field of magic mushrooms. It looks terribly fun. Fact: The whole thing’s held together by glue, tested to ensure it would be able to withstand high temperatures!
Beneath the market, you’ll find the city’s oldest Roman ruins. Fish salting vats and stores were built here by the Romans over 2,000 years ago—making this Seville’s oldest market -
exploring seville (12:30-7:00pm)
Seville is a real experience, not just for its hugely popular festivals such as the Seville Fair and Holy Week, but also for strolling along its streets and through its little squares bustling with people or stopping off at a bar for a cool drink and some delicious tapas.
Fairytale one's way around the streets in horse-drawn carriages.
Seville’s Cathedral is the largest Gothic building in Europe built in 1403 and houses the remains of Christopher Columbus.
One of the country's iconic traditions is bullfighting, organized in an arena/ring. Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza, an Iberian peninsula is a 12,000-capacity bullring. (Php 392 entry fee)
The Real Alcazar (Php 797 entry fee) Its origins go back to the 11th century, when Muslim authorities decided to build a fortress in a strategic area of Seville in order to guarantee its security. An elegant mix of Christian and Islamic architecture.
By 7pm, take the train back to Madrid.
day 3: gracias, spain ~ *cries in spanish*
Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suarez Airport back to Manila, Philippines.
Sources:
https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/3-day-barcelona-itinerary/
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