Slowly but surely, our time in Spain comes to an end, so we return to Madrid. There we still want to visit the historical hall of the Atocha train station. The last day in Toledo starts for us with a breakfast in the Valinor Cafe, where we had some tapas the evening before. By bus, […]
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Two days in San Lorenzo de El Escorial
The weather in San Lorenzo de El Escorial is cold and does not meet our expectations at all. So we decide to visit the interior of the palace and monastery complex. Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial The Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, commonly known as El Escorial, was commissioned […]
Hotel De Martin in San Lorenzo de El Escorial
The Hotel De Martin is located in the center of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, right at the Plaza de la Constitución. We decide in favor of this hotel because it is only 200 m away from the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. After our arrival by train, we take a taxi to […]
By Train from Barcelona to El Escorial
On our journey by train from Barcelona to El Escorial, we have to change trains in Madrid. To start our journey early in the morning, we have booked a hotel near the train station Barcelona Sants. EXPO Hotel Barcelona Shortly after our arrival in Barcelona, we have already checked in at the Expo Hotel Barcelona*, […]
An Evening in La Latina – Madrid
Already on our first visit of the neighborhood of La Latina, we decided to return in the evening. We take the metro to Station Toledo and roam the surrounding streets. Especially the Calle de Toledo, Calle Cava Baja and the Cava de San Miguel offer a wide range of Taparias, bars and tavernas. Please watch […]