My summer holiday last year was in the stunning city of Madrid. I’d never been to Spain before, so I was a little nervous, yet very excited. I just needed a break from the cold summer in England, and found cheap return flights, jumped on a plane, and landed in Madrid 3 hours later. In high school I had taken French as a language, so I had no knowledge of the Spanish language spoken in Madrid. I went to Waterstones and bought me a Spanish phrase book; I was eager to learn.
Unfortunately as it so happened, the tourist area I was staying in, English was widely spoken, so I didn’t get a chance to practise as much as I wanted. I found Madrid to be a very hospitable place, the locals and the tourists were all in high spirits all the time, the sun was shining and the sangria taste tingling. I would definitely go again, this time I may not stay in such a touristy spot, I got tired of paying tourist prices after a while!
Sangria is one of those delights that brings people together and allows people to socially interact with one another. If made well, Sangria can be a true pleasure and it is for this reason that so many people enjoy a frequent glass or three of the stuff. The great thing about Sangria is it can be made in a variety of different ways, using a range of different ingredients. Yet, the final taste is always as refreshing in it’s own unique way if made correctly.
Some bars and restaurants throughout Spain and particularly in Madrid are renowned for their shear brilliance in Sangria making. Millions of people attending Madrid for holidays, conventions or other business enjoy the delights of this liquor.
After a hard day’s work there is nothing better than a relaxing stroll down the beach or hitting the waves for some surf action. This makes conventions even more appealing. Convention goers can enjoy interacting and learning at an event and then head to the beach to chill after. The white sand and warm waters during boiling hot summers mean the beach is a perfect environment for people to go and chill out to the max.
Many conventions recommend trips to the beach afterwards so the public attending such events can enjoy a spot of surfing, beach sports or maybe just a swim or spot of sun bathing. It can also be used as a time to reflect upon the latest happenings in your life whether that be occurrences during a convention or just everyday life.
The nightlife in Madrid is simply stunning. There is something for everyone from top of the range restaurants offering the very best of Spanish cuisine to the cheaper night out loved by families both local people and tourists. For those who want to party on early into the next morning, Madrid is home to a huge array of nightclubs offering the chance to party hard into the next day for a reasonable entry fee.
The top quality food in Madrid can mean a brilliant start to an evening, with everyone enjoying a night out, Madrid style. Of course, some people enjoy nothing more than spending most their evening in a nice restaurant sampling the fantastic examples of cuisine.
Along with the large number of nightclubs, Madrid is also home to many bars catering for many different groups of people of differing ages.
Spain is the go to destination for Brits. I personally can’t stand the fact that people would want to go on holiday where there is people from where you come from, swarming the place. It’s just like you are back at home again, the only difference being the time change. Mind you sometimes that’s not even different, for instance in Barcelona the time is exactly the same as England. When I go on holiday I like to experience the different cultures and food and people. This is why I refuse to go to tourist dense areas of any country.
My choice was going to be Madrid this year. A remote part of Madrid, away from the hustle bustle, somewhere I could enjoy tranquillity in the sun, and drink sangria all day long. I wanted to feel like I was actually on holiday, and not have a care in the world. Madrid was a perfect choice.
