Madrid: Tips to travel to the capital of the Spanish tourism
If you are one of those who dream of visiting the Spanish capital, Madrid, or planning a trip close to the city, which is characterized by the beauty of nature and finishes in history and bustle of life, it must have a lot of questions about the language and the People's Daily and transactions, as well as questions about the most important tourist destinations, which is too many, such as the Royal Palace, Square Clough, Piazza Sabliss, and Alcala gate, as well as municipal yard and a large number of museums and shopping centers.
Royal Palace, Madrid
"Royal Palace" in Madrid and one of the largest and most beautiful royal palaces in Europe
In the following lines, we will try to provide some answers to a few questions first, such as the time of the visit and the usual gifts, transportation and daily transactions.
Madrid, the capital of the Kingdom of Spain and its largest city, has a population of 3.2 million people, according to the census of 2011, the third largest city in the European Union after London and Berlin, and the seat of government and the royal family and many universities and institutes, and is one of the most important cities of Europe, strategically and culturally, economically, and tourism.
1. When you go to Madrid?
Temperatures in Madrid goes down during the winter, where close to zero, while in the summer and so the temperature until it reaches 42 degrees Celsius, is the spring and fall are ideal times to visit Madrid, especially in the months of May and October, the month of August is considered semi-holiday for the city, where the population is heading to the mountains and the coast of the Mediterranean Sea or the Atlantic Ocean, and is moving a lot of restaurants and shops to close their doors.
Lights and decorations in Madrid to celebrate Christmas
Lights and decorations in Madrid to celebrate Christmas
If you want to visit with known Vohmha holidays correspond: New Year's Eve in the beginning of January, the day the three kings on January 6, the Feast of workers in the first of May, and the festival, "de la Kumandid de Madrid" in the May 2, and the Festival of the patron saint of Madrid in mid-May, and the feast nationalist Spain on October 12, and a host of celebrations.
2. Talk in Spanish or English?
You can handle in English in airports, hotels and tourist attractions, as well as restaurants that provide the majority menus in English and sometimes other languages, as written instructions inside subway stations in English. And always better to know before traveling keywords like Thanks, and please, and travelers can use dictionary or applications available for smartphones.
3. How do I navigate in Madrid?
Easy access to Madrid from different cities of the world, the main airport of Madrid-Barajas International Airport, just 13 kilometers from the city center, and can go to and from the airport by subway, trains, taxis and buses.
White taxis in Madrid
White taxis in Madrid
Within Madrid then available different types of transportation Kalmitro, one of the best and largest systems subway trains in Europe, as well as public buses that run almost all day long, and tourist buses double-decker Madrid Vision that accompany tourists on a tour around the city, bicycles, cars distinctive fare in white with a red mark and logo of the city of Madrid, and a green sign to indicate they are free, in addition to the possibility of renting a car.
If you want to rent a car in Madrid, is required to obtain a license before international travel and should be used along with local license, and the car rental offices request licenses. And network traffic in Madrid complex, especially with a lot of traffic jams and maintenance and parking hassles, and so it is better to provide a map or use geographical positioning systems, and learn some useful terminology Spanish.
He also states that driving fast from the streets of Madrid and attributes so you leave the occasion between you and other vehicles away, and is not advisable to drive in the city during festivals and processions due to congestion.
4. Working Hours
Shops open their doors in the traditional nine or ten hours of work in the morning until two in the afternoon, and the evening of the fifth to the eighth or ninth pm, and began other shops in the application more flexibility allows it to work in the food system also hours.
The banks will operate from Monday to Friday from eight o'clock in the morning to one-thirty in the evening, and extends the work on Thursday until five o'clock.
"Gran Via" Street of the most important shopping destinations in Madrid
"Gran Via" Street of the most important shopping destinations in Madrid
5. With the Spanish habits
Of the most important visitor what he needs any country to identify the people and customs of the first salute social interactions gate. In Madrid, greeting vary depending on your relationship with the person who will deal with him; in the business of common handshake offers the service, whether man or woman, is commonly between Spaniards sharing kisses and hugs between men and women.
With regard to appearance, the population of Madrid cares elegantly clothes, and work days is on Friday on an informal in the workplace, and therefore allows for employees to wear casual clothing. Despite the diversity of the men and women's clothing, but it is unacceptable to wear shorts in the workplace and official gatherings.
It is Spanish words universally known "senior" and recited the Lord, and "Señora" for women, it is necessary not to call someone by his first name without titles, but if younger than you're not, or you know very well, and enjoys the elderly with great respect in Spanish society.
6. Restaurants in Madrid
Common social gatherings among friends and colleagues in restaurants in Spain in general, characterized Madrid Restaurants diversity, you can request a meal that you want and that you see during cooking as well, and to avoid eating pork or Cerdo must make sure that the restaurant, and is pronounced in Spanish "No pig" or "O Therdo" Sin Cerdo.
And restaurants open their doors from noon to fourth era for lunch, dinner and for a period of eight in the evening to the twelfth night, and close with each other for comfort, and often stop orders before the closing half hour.
With regard to the payment of the bill differs it from one area to another, but the main rule is that a person pay for what he dealt with, even if invited to dinner by others.
It is fashionable, and the best anywhere, ordering food as needed without increasing, and raises a lot of food left in dishes bad impression to the Spaniards. The invited Spanish food, especially in the home stand also taken into account until the host chooses the appropriate seat, should also take into account keep your hands phenomenon when you eat, keep your wrists on the edge of the table, and is commonly used fork and knife, and you have these tools have been developed in the form of a parallel in the dish when completion of the food.
7. Tipping:
The value of customary tipping in restaurants Madrid to 5% of the value of what you ask, and can reach the ratio to 10% depending on the quality of service provided to you, either in hotels and other places of service, there is no specific percentage.
8. Smoking
Spain imposed starting from the beginning of last year, restrictions on smoking, are considered among the most stringent in Europe, and provides for a ban on smoking in enclosed such as restaurants, bars, public places, and near hospitals and arenas, schools and children's toys.
9. spoke interaction ..
Madrid's population is generally friendliness and courtesy to women and men, it is usual when one meets his friend to ask him about his health and his family at the beginning, and talks about the family represent an important part of the life of the community because of the strength of family ties. Preferably if more began to recognize the Spaniards or longer stay or avoid talking about religion or politics, especially citizens of the civil war because they represent a deep wound to the Spanish people.
10. I lost everything ?!
In case you lose your credit or stolen card wallet you file a complaint in the nearest police station for further action, especially that insurance companies require this author at the address it, as insurance companies allocate free numbers to call in case of emergency, may offer you a cash advance directly while addressing it.
In the case of falling into the problem, God forbid, the Spanish law allows tourists to contact the embassy of his own, and is devoted to a free lawyer while selecting another attorney. In case of emergency, you can emergency numbers.
11. How do you pay?
Currency in circulation in Spain is the Euro, and the best currency exchange from your country before you travel, and avoid carrying large groups, such as five hundred and two hundred feared shop owners of forgery, it is better for you to ask the bank cut paper fifty-euro category. Available ATMs, and accept the majority of bank cards such as Visa, Mastercard and others, but preferably carrying amount of cash to be used in small shops and on the street goods.
ATMs spread in Madrid
ATMs spread in Madrid
12. Taxes
No private tourists inside Spain taxes, except VAT on all goods and services, ranging from 7% to 33% are available at most stores Fatourat "Altaks Frei" Tax Free, which bills tourist can from which to recover what he paid taxes within price of purchases.
And requires them to the tourist asking the seller for availability TAKS Frei coupons, preferably so especially if a large amount, and then the tourist codifies some of the data such as name, passport and goods purchased and the price, and the seller delivers the original buyer and stay with him for a picture of them, and when you leave to go tourist allocated to the Department of at the airport, and offers of his TAKS Frei bills, and are required to exceed a total of 09.15 euros, and receives a payment or proof of bank transfer, or convert credit card.
13. Gifts from Madrid
Received gifts echo widely within Madrid, if you visit someone there you can take with you a small gift wrapped well, albeit from bases you have kids preferred to provide them with some small gifts. If you receive a gift you directly open and express appreciation to those who submitted.
When it comes time to return to your country and you want to buy gifts for those you love before your departure from Madrid, it is the best buy leather goods elegant Kalhakaúb jackets, jewelry, foods Spanish characteristic such as olive oil and sweets, as well as traditional clothing and manufactures glass and ceramic.
In general, you can use the hotel staff with care Calcaal for babysitters, or nearby with night service pharmacies, which explains their names at all pharmacies.
If you are one of those who dream of visiting the Spanish capital, Madrid, or planning a trip close to the city, which is characterized by the beauty of nature and finishes in history and bustle of life, it must have a lot of questions about the language and the People's Daily and transactions, as well as questions about the most important tourist destinations, which is too many, such as the Royal Palace, Square Clough, Piazza Sabliss, and Alcala gate, as well as municipal yard and a large number of museums and shopping centers.
Royal Palace, Madrid
"Royal Palace" in Madrid and one of the largest and most beautiful royal palaces in Europe
In the following lines, we will try to provide some answers to a few questions first, such as the time of the visit and the usual gifts, transportation and daily transactions.
Madrid, the capital of the Kingdom of Spain and its largest city, has a population of 3.2 million people, according to the census of 2011, the third largest city in the European Union after London and Berlin, and the seat of government and the royal family and many universities and institutes, and is one of the most important cities of Europe, strategically and culturally, economically, and tourism.
1. When you go to Madrid?
Temperatures in Madrid goes down during the winter, where close to zero, while in the summer and so the temperature until it reaches 42 degrees Celsius, is the spring and fall are ideal times to visit Madrid, especially in the months of May and October, the month of August is considered semi-holiday for the city, where the population is heading to the mountains and the coast of the Mediterranean Sea or the Atlantic Ocean, and is moving a lot of restaurants and shops to close their doors.
Lights and decorations in Madrid to celebrate Christmas
Lights and decorations in Madrid to celebrate Christmas
If you want to visit with known Vohmha holidays correspond: New Year's Eve in the beginning of January, the day the three kings on January 6, the Feast of workers in the first of May, and the festival, "de la Kumandid de Madrid" in the May 2, and the Festival of the patron saint of Madrid in mid-May, and the feast nationalist Spain on October 12, and a host of celebrations.
2. Talk in Spanish or English?
You can handle in English in airports, hotels and tourist attractions, as well as restaurants that provide the majority menus in English and sometimes other languages, as written instructions inside subway stations in English. And always better to know before traveling keywords like Thanks, and please, and travelers can use dictionary or applications available for smartphones.
3. How do I navigate in Madrid?
Easy access to Madrid from different cities of the world, the main airport of Madrid-Barajas International Airport, just 13 kilometers from the city center, and can go to and from the airport by subway, trains, taxis and buses.
White taxis in Madrid
White taxis in Madrid
Within Madrid then available different types of transportation Kalmitro, one of the best and largest systems subway trains in Europe, as well as public buses that run almost all day long, and tourist buses double-decker Madrid Vision that accompany tourists on a tour around the city, bicycles, cars distinctive fare in white with a red mark and logo of the city of Madrid, and a green sign to indicate they are free, in addition to the possibility of renting a car.
If you want to rent a car in Madrid, is required to obtain a license before international travel and should be used along with local license, and the car rental offices request licenses. And network traffic in Madrid complex, especially with a lot of traffic jams and maintenance and parking hassles, and so it is better to provide a map or use geographical positioning systems, and learn some useful terminology Spanish.
He also states that driving fast from the streets of Madrid and attributes so you leave the occasion between you and other vehicles away, and is not advisable to drive in the city during festivals and processions due to congestion.
4. Working Hours
Shops open their doors in the traditional nine or ten hours of work in the morning until two in the afternoon, and the evening of the fifth to the eighth or ninth pm, and began other shops in the application more flexibility allows it to work in the food system also hours.
The banks will operate from Monday to Friday from eight o'clock in the morning to one-thirty in the evening, and extends the work on Thursday until five o'clock.
"Gran Via" Street of the most important shopping destinations in Madrid
"Gran Via" Street of the most important shopping destinations in Madrid
5. With the Spanish habits
Of the most important visitor what he needs any country to identify the people and customs of the first salute social interactions gate. In Madrid, greeting vary depending on your relationship with the person who will deal with him; in the business of common handshake offers the service, whether man or woman, is commonly between Spaniards sharing kisses and hugs between men and women.
With regard to appearance, the population of Madrid cares elegantly clothes, and work days is on Friday on an informal in the workplace, and therefore allows for employees to wear casual clothing. Despite the diversity of the men and women's clothing, but it is unacceptable to wear shorts in the workplace and official gatherings.
It is Spanish words universally known "senior" and recited the Lord, and "Señora" for women, it is necessary not to call someone by his first name without titles, but if younger than you're not, or you know very well, and enjoys the elderly with great respect in Spanish society.
6. Restaurants in Madrid
Common social gatherings among friends and colleagues in restaurants in Spain in general, characterized Madrid Restaurants diversity, you can request a meal that you want and that you see during cooking as well, and to avoid eating pork or Cerdo must make sure that the restaurant, and is pronounced in Spanish "No pig" or "O Therdo" Sin Cerdo.
And restaurants open their doors from noon to fourth era for lunch, dinner and for a period of eight in the evening to the twelfth night, and close with each other for comfort, and often stop orders before the closing half hour.
With regard to the payment of the bill differs it from one area to another, but the main rule is that a person pay for what he dealt with, even if invited to dinner by others.
It is fashionable, and the best anywhere, ordering food as needed without increasing, and raises a lot of food left in dishes bad impression to the Spaniards. The invited Spanish food, especially in the home stand also taken into account until the host chooses the appropriate seat, should also take into account keep your hands phenomenon when you eat, keep your wrists on the edge of the table, and is commonly used fork and knife, and you have these tools have been developed in the form of a parallel in the dish when completion of the food.
7. Tipping:
The value of customary tipping in restaurants Madrid to 5% of the value of what you ask, and can reach the ratio to 10% depending on the quality of service provided to you, either in hotels and other places of service, there is no specific percentage.
8. Smoking
Spain imposed starting from the beginning of last year, restrictions on smoking, are considered among the most stringent in Europe, and provides for a ban on smoking in enclosed such as restaurants, bars, public places, and near hospitals and arenas, schools and children's toys.
9. spoke interaction ..
Madrid's population is generally friendliness and courtesy to women and men, it is usual when one meets his friend to ask him about his health and his family at the beginning, and talks about the family represent an important part of the life of the community because of the strength of family ties. Preferably if more began to recognize the Spaniards or longer stay or avoid talking about religion or politics, especially citizens of the civil war because they represent a deep wound to the Spanish people.
10. I lost everything ?!
In case you lose your credit or stolen card wallet you file a complaint in the nearest police station for further action, especially that insurance companies require this author at the address it, as insurance companies allocate free numbers to call in case of emergency, may offer you a cash advance directly while addressing it.
In the case of falling into the problem, God forbid, the Spanish law allows tourists to contact the embassy of his own, and is devoted to a free lawyer while selecting another attorney. In case of emergency, you can emergency numbers.
11. How do you pay?
Currency in circulation in Spain is the Euro, and the best currency exchange from your country before you travel, and avoid carrying large groups, such as five hundred and two hundred feared shop owners of forgery, it is better for you to ask the bank cut paper fifty-euro category. Available ATMs, and accept the majority of bank cards such as Visa, Mastercard and others, but preferably carrying amount of cash to be used in small shops and on the street goods.
ATMs spread in Madrid
ATMs spread in Madrid
12. Taxes
No private tourists inside Spain taxes, except VAT on all goods and services, ranging from 7% to 33% are available at most stores Fatourat "Altaks Frei" Tax Free, which bills tourist can from which to recover what he paid taxes within price of purchases.
And requires them to the tourist asking the seller for availability TAKS Frei coupons, preferably so especially if a large amount, and then the tourist codifies some of the data such as name, passport and goods purchased and the price, and the seller delivers the original buyer and stay with him for a picture of them, and when you leave to go tourist allocated to the Department of at the airport, and offers of his TAKS Frei bills, and are required to exceed a total of 09.15 euros, and receives a payment or proof of bank transfer, or convert credit card.
13. Gifts from Madrid
Received gifts echo widely within Madrid, if you visit someone there you can take with you a small gift wrapped well, albeit from bases you have kids preferred to provide them with some small gifts. If you receive a gift you directly open and express appreciation to those who submitted.
When it comes time to return to your country and you want to buy gifts for those you love before your departure from Madrid, it is the best buy leather goods elegant Kalhakaúb jackets, jewelry, foods Spanish characteristic such as olive oil and sweets, as well as traditional clothing and manufactures glass and ceramic.
In general, you can use the hotel staff with care Calcaal for babysitters, or nearby with night service pharmacies, which explains their names at all pharmacies.
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