Madrid vs. Barcelona
Wonderful beaches, the most tasty kitchen, rich night life and infinite fiestas – than not an occasion to purchase the real estate in Spain and to move to this solar country? Thanks to the fact that several autonomous regions and islands enter Spain the country can brag of a wide variety of culture and a landscape within one country. From the unique Basque Country in the north to beach resorts Costa del Sol and the ridge Sierra-Nevada in the south and also exotic beauty of the Canary Islands – you will always find the region and the city on the taste.
Perhaps, two most known cities of Spain, its two capitals, are Madrid and Barcelona. They compete not only the cultural and historical achievements, in each of the cities there is a famous soccer team, but also the sports victories, and the dispute who is better does not cease for a minute. Here even speak different languages: in Madrid in Spanish, and in Barcelona on Catalan (but all know Spanish and perfectly speak English).
We decided to tell a little about these cities that you could decide that is closer to you:
Barcelona or Madrid?
Madrid
Madrid is the main town of Spain, its capital. This the city, largest in the country, is known for the night life. It also concentration of the universities and various ethnic groups that does Madrid by one of the brightest and live European cities.
Madrid very beautiful and net, here in architecture old and new styles mixed up. Heart of the capital is the Puerta del Sol, the big area which serves as the main scene for holding festivals, important meetings and speeches of street actors. Other important area - Plasa-Mayor known for a set of souvenir little shops, cafe and the market San Miguel.
In the downtown there is a most part of popular tourist attractions, for example, the Royal palace (the residence of the Spanish monarch) and a set of great cathedrals and historical places and buildings.
In Madrid is what to look at and what to be engaged in: beautiful parks, football matches, malls, museums, art galleries and concerts. In the city a wide choice of restaurants where it is possible to try as local cuisine (for example, chick-pea soup or the fried pork ears) and kitchen of any other country.
Night life of Madrid is famous in the whole Europe. You are waited by infinite bars, clubs, discos, a show of a flamenco, a party for every taste and the budget.
Besides, here one of the best transport systems in the world that will make a lung your movement from one sight to another.
Barcelona
Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia which is the province of Spain striving for independence. Located in the northeast of the country, Barcelona is one of the most popular destinations in Spain because there is everything that is looked for by the tourist in the European city, beginning from historical architecture and rich culture, finishing with fine shopping and stormy night life.
Ciutat Vella (the Old City) is a main attraction of Barcelona. Here you will find Gothic quarter with its fine old churches well-known for bridges, the Roman ruins and cobbled streets along which ranks of little shops and also verandahs of cafe and restaurants were built.
Surrounded with shops, statues and fountains, the area of Catalonia is a popular place for meetings. Rambla is a pedestrian street with shops, the markets, movie theaters, entertainments and street performances.
In Barcelona there are unique architectural miracles of such famous Spanish masters as Antoni Gaudi.
As the main cultural center, Barcelona can brag of a variety of the museums, art galleries, movie theaters and show of a flamenco. In the city there takes place the set of festivals, including Monegros Desert Festival which is one of the largest events in the world of electronic music. spanish maral gel precio
Besides, in Barcelona love sport. This place of emergence of a great number of teams and the place where there is the world's largest football stadium - Kamp Nou.
Directly near Barcelona there is one of the most visited places – Monserrat. Here you will find the caves hidden from public eyes, the underground lake and the Black Madonna.
In Barcelona there are more kindergartens, than in Madrid therefore if you have small children, then, perhaps, you should purchase the house in Barcelona. At the same time life in Barcelona will be a little more expensive.
Whatever city you chose, specialists of the AWAY REALTY company with pleasure will help you to purchase a country house in Spain. We will pick up an object for your criteria in the region of the country interesting you and we will accompany you at each stage of purchase.
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