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!
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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.
If you find yourself taking a holiday in the boiling hot Spanish summer, then be prepared to burn if you are not protected with sun cream and sensible clothing. Always drink plenty of liquids, especially water and a chilled ice cream is always welcome during long hot summer days in Spain. Madrid is home to a range of great ice cream shops and cafes ready to serve you with a mouthful of delights. The Spanish love their ice cream and always like tourists taking an interest in it.
The Spanish sun is brilliant until people think they can beat it and get a bronze glow without putting sun protection on or shading themselves away from the sun. It is absolutely vital that you aren’t stupid about protecting yourself from the sun, with so many people suffering of skin cancer, you would think everyone would keep themselves safe.
The local people of Madrid are always seen as friendly, welcoming people. However if you annoy them and go against what they are used to, they might take a dislike to you! An example of this is you will often find the locals walking round with no shirt on in the warm climate, however if anyone else does this, they find it rude. Of course, this shouldn’t be the case. It is for this reason that arguments have broken out in the past between local people and tourists enjoying the warm weather.
There are of course 2 main football teams in Madrid and Real Madrid also have a fierce rivalry with FC Barcelona. Real Madrid have a star studded team so a trip to a match is a great opportunity to get some football players photos.
You have to understand the local people in Madrid to not offend them. Treat them with respect and they will keep themselves to themselves and welcome you with open arms to their magnificent country, so everyone is happy!
Summertime in Madrid brings about very hot and dry weather. Millions of people flock to the Spanish capital just to get a piece of the nice climate action. To really enjoy the weather, it is important that you are wearing the correct clothing for the time of year. Typically the summers are very warm and the winters and very cold and bitter. During summer it would be sensible to wear light clothing and perhaps sunglasses to protect your eyes from the blinding hot sun. To stay warm during the cold Madrid winter days, you need to wrap up warm in several layers of clothing.
Madrid can have extremes in terms of weather.
Many tourists visiting any part of Spain will check the local temperatures before they depart, this is good advice. During summer it may not always be acceptable for tourists to walk round with their shirts off, although you may find the local people often do this to keep cool.
Madrid can be a very pleasant place to be, especially around July and August as temperatures can reach 33 and 34 degrees. This places the City a very attractive location for a convention to be held. When many people are fleeing colder countries to get some sun, people can now combine this escape with a convention, gathering together to share a common interest.
Due to its central location and since it is at such a high altitude the climate in Madrid consists of humid dry summers and chilly winters. There is such a difference in summer and winter climate in Spain that the locals describe the summer months as the ‘3 months of hell’.
This is down to the intense heat, although, it can be this heat that attracts so many people to convention held all over Spain but particularly in the beautiful Capital, Madrid.
What better way to chill out after a convention than checking out the local football team. It just so happens that Madrid is home to one of the best football teams around, Real Madrid. The likes of Beckham, Raul and Ronaldo have played for this great club, who can blame them being one of the biggest and richest clubs in the world. It is true that with greatness comes rewards and these rewards can be shared with people descending on Madrid for a convention. A trip to attend a convention can turn into a mini holiday, taking in a mix of culture, education and entertainment.
The range of atmosphere and environment simply makes Madrid a perfect choice for convention planners. There is nothing better than chilling out after taking in the excitement and learning curve that occurs within a convention. Next time you are in Madrid attending a convention, take time out to take in the brilliance of Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, the home of Real Madrid.
