Beyond the Center of Madrid

Madrid offers many attractions beyond the city center and also provides green escapes serving as a refuge for people seeking quietness and real contact with nature.

Close to the Royal Palace is Parque del Oeste and at its outskirts is located the marvelous Egyptian monument Templo de Debod which is over 2200 years old and brought to Madrid as a gift from Egypt. 

It is very amazing to visit it and hear its interesting stories.

The temple is located on the hill and its location towards the sun is the same as its initial location in Egypt.

View towards one of Madrid’s most prominent skylines.

This is a wonderful place to wander around.

The views from the hill Principe Pio towards the Cathedral and the Royal Palace.

Behind Templo de Debod is Plaza de Espana. This large square is a popular tourist destination dominated by the monument of Cervantes and the bronze sculptures of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza.

A short walk from here is the quietly flowing River Manzanares. This part of Madrid is also very picturesque. This is a perfect place for walking and enjoying marvelous views towards the city.

Parque del Oeste provides the fastest way to reach Casa de Campo.

Once a royal hunting estate, the vast parkland Casa de Campo is today a home to Attraction Park and a Zoo. There are also many cafes, a number of outdoor activities.

One of the best ways to reach the park is via the cable car Teleferico.

This extraordinary trip starts from Parque del Oeste and offers fascinating views over Palacio Real, Rio Manzanares, city skyline.

Most of the park wild but there are many viewpoints and picnic spots.

Breathtaking views.

Lovely lake offering many attractions.

Panoramic views towards the city.

Cathedral of Almudena and the Royal Palace

The old city with its narrow and medieval streets is Madrid’s most fascinating, atmospheric and well-defined historical part.

Visitors prefer these barrios to enjoy the splendor of Habsburg and Bourbon dynasty. 

The most magnificent and adorable sightseeing is the Royal Palace, a great example of the Spanish empires power and influence.

This palace is rarely used by the royal family and has rather a representative functions. It attracts  tourists with its 3000 rooms, the most important ones are superb and open for public and offers a great way to understand the Spanish history.

 

View from Plaza de Oriente which also impresses with its diversity- statues, fountains, gardens, walking paths.

 

The late baroque palace is built almost entirely of granite and is impressive with its dimensions.

Once inside the inspiring tour starts with a vast and rich decorated staircase which leads to the extravagantly furnished apartments.

The palace with its majestic Sabatini gardens contributes to the splendor of the city.
 

Particularly striking are the panoramic views towards one of the biggest gardens in Europe- Casa de Campo.

Plaza de la Almeria and the Cathedral of Almudena, one of the highlights in Madrid.

This is a wonderful and colorful cathedral, a quite imposing building in neo-classical style.

Majestic and spiritual and can be enjoyed by everyone. Very spectacular!

Parque El Capricho de la Alameda de Osuna, Madrid

Parque El Capricho is one of the most beautiful parks in Madrid that completely forms the artistic and natural heritage of Madrid. The park is located at the periphery of the city but is easily accessible by metro line number 5.

The natural paradise was created in 1784 by the Dukes of Osuna and especially of the Duchess Maria Josefa. The place was a marvelous oasis for most of the prominent intellectuals in Madrid. According to the legend here Goya met the Duchess of Alba and fall in love with her. This love marked his entire works.

The park offers French, Italian and English gardens and is a real jewel of a romantic fantasy. The design reveals the personal taste of the duchess.
 

Casa de la Vieja, a peasant cottage.

 

Plaza de los Emperadores with a monument of the duchess Maria Josefa.

  

The palace with the fountain of  dolphins and frogs.

  

The green areas mark the entire landscape and create and create a feeling of freedom.

Perfect place for a stroll and stop in the hidden corners.

The casino, place where the Dukes welcomed their famous guests. Here the visitors could celebrate and talk freely, an atmosphere different from the royal court. This is one of the many Capricho’s fanciful buildings.

Right close to it is the lake, offering delightful, harmonic views. The tranquil boats rode along narrow canal, bridges and artificial lake.

Artificial River flows through the park and meanders between lakes, woods, rose gardens.

El Capricho is a romantic garden offering visitors delightful atmosphere and hidden spots waiting to be discovered.

El Parque Madrid Rio

A tour around Madrid green areas includes visiting El Parque Madrid Rio.

This is a nice and modern park in the both river banks of Manzanares River.  The park is beautiful with flower beds, bridges and activities for children or for jogging and skating.

 

Especially nice gardens to walk around near the fine bridge Puente de Toledo, one of the oldest bridges in Madrid.

 

Futuristic bridge

In the park is the stadium of Atletico Madrid, Vicente Calderon. 

This part of Madrid is a joy to visit.

View of the park and the walkway Arganzuela.
 

This enjoyable and beautiful park is a must visit destination during a stay in Madrid.

Valencia, Malvarrosa Beach

The province of Valencia is a land of contrasts and offers a great variety of tourist attractions.Close to the fascinating countryside is over 100 km sea coast with excellent beaches.The charming nature, combined with mild climate makes the province a desirable tourist destination.

Costa de Levante is often referred to the Community of Valencia and one of the best known beaches is Malvarrosa. 

It is an excellent beach, located very close to the city center of Valencia.The beach is marvelous, wide and slopes gently into the see.

What a beach we spend hours here walking and enjoying the nice breeze.

This very wide and open beach has fine sand and a promenade with many small restaurants offering the typical Valencian dish- paella, definitely the star of many typical mediterranean dishes, offered here. Not to forget the famous in the whole world drink- Horchata with the delicious sweets Fartons.

The bride beach and the marine at the background, which offers a view to many large boats.

Lovely promenade with many attractions.

Malvarrosa is a wonderful place full of peace and scenery, perfect choice for relaxation after spending days in the old city of Valencia.