Travel/Tours Archive
Trips from Madrid: Festes de la Mercè
If you enjoy exploring the local tradition of an area brimming with culture, then visiting Barcelona during Festes de la Mercè in September is a must. This is when the city truly comes to life, putting on a magnificent
Last Minute Travel Options All the Family Will Love
It has been a long winter; snow has fallen when the daffodils should have been basking in sunlight, the wind has howled and rain has given way to hailstones in the strangest of months. It is no
La Pedriza: A Day Hike to The Yelmo
La Pedriza, Spain– One amazing thing about Madrid and the city life, is that when you need a nature escape you can find one and fast! In under an hour you can be amongst mountain goats, hawks,
The sights and sounds of Madrid
The sights and sounds of Madrid Spain has so much variation as a holiday destination. The rustic landscape of Andalucía, the hot spots of the Costa del Sol or Ibiza and the wonderful charm of Mallorca all
Getaway: Cercedilla, Spain
Getaway: Cercedilla, Spain Cercedilla, Spain – Perched high atop the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range, this small town is made for a hiking day trip. While Madrid has plenty of parks and walking trails, one of it’s many
Trekking & Talking
We at Cheap in Madrid are always encouraging our readers to take day trips around the area. One place that is definitely worth visiting is Manzanares el Real. Besides being a picturesque town with a 15th-century castle,
Choosing where to stay on holiday in Spain
Summer holidays in Spain are a big attraction to many in Europe and abroad. First consideration to make is where: the mountains, the beach or the city. If you choose to go mountaineering then go north. Regions
5 Reasons to Visit Madrid in 2013
1. Gastrofestival: This year, Madrid will celebrate the fourth edition of this food extravaganza which will showcase, the Spanish capital´s taste and flair for local and international gastronomy. More than 300 establishments, from restaurants, cocktail bars and
Getting to Know Spain through its Geography
Spain is a country which varies from north to south in terms of language, food, culture and climate. Therefore it is convenient to choose a holiday destination aware of Geographical Regions: In general, the provinces in the
Simple Travel Checklist to Madrid
We at Cheap In Madrid, love travelling and being a team mainly made up of expats, are also used to receiving family and friends visiting us in Madrid. When, you have visitors, you usually try to create
