8 Secrets To Traveling Madrid On A Budget 2018

Many also find it relatively inexpensive, especially compared to other capitals in Western Europe. In fact, there are enough free things to do in Madrid to keep you busy for a day or two. You can even feast on free tapas and visit the city’s world-class museums without paying entrance fees if you know the tricks.Madrid is a great city for travelers who love art and history, enjoy good food and appreciate beautiful architecture.

To help you plan your trip to Madrid on a budget, I’ve asked eight travel bloggers to share their little-known tips for visiting this fun-loving city. Here’s what you need to know.

Debod Temple at sunset. Photo by Daniela Frendo.

1) Have Dinner In Madrid’s Chinatown

“As a local in Madrid, my favorite thing to do is to watch the sunset. The best spot is in Debod Temple, very close to the city center. And what would you usually do after watching an amazing sunset? Well, there’s getting a good dinner, and after just a few minutes of walking, you can reach Plaza de España. Just go down to the parking lot and you will find a small Chinatown with really tasty and authentic Chinese cuisine. And the best thing is that the restaurant prices are very affordable. You can get a huge dinner for less than 5 Euros each. Definitely a bargain in Madrid.”

Ruben Arribas from Gamin Travel (Facebook and Instagram)

Lunch from Cien Montaditos. Photo by Daniela Frendo.

2) Grab A Quick Bite From Cien Montaditos

“Cien Montaditos is perfect for the traveler that is trying to stay on budget; or for anyone that likes saving money because you can eat like a king for 5 Euros. On Sundays and Wednesdays, they have this amazing deal where the sandwiches are 1 Euro and large beers are 1.5 Euros. They also have multiple locations throughout the city so it shouldn’t be too hard to take advantage of this tasty — but cheap — meal.”

Heesun and Sharon from Me Want Travel (Facebook and Instagram)

Madrid Opera House. Photo by Cali O’Connor.

3) Buy Last-Minute Tickets For Performances

“If you are interested in seeing a performance at Teatro Real — the Madrid Opera House — without the high price tag, do not buy tickets in advance! On the evening of the performance, arrive 1-2 hours early and request a last minute ticket. This can save you 90% provided the show hasn’t sold out. My ticket was originally over 200 Euros!”

4) Go Clubbing On Thursday Night

“If you are a student, take your student ID everywhere when in Spain. Many attractions give discounts for this. During the day you can chill in beautiful Retiro Park and in the night head straight to Copas Rotas for your 1 Euro drink!

Thursday nights are the best to go clubbing since many don’t charge for entrance, like El Son or Star Studio. Entrance fees are usually from 8 to 12 Euro, so you’re saving a lot.

Bonus: Spanish people love to dance so you will get a free dancing class during your night out. You will certainly need it after all those tapas and churros!”

Maja from Mexatia (Pinterest and Instagram)

El Retiro Parque, madrid on a budget
El Retiro. Photo by Daniela Frendo.

5) Explore El Retiro Park

“Ride the airport bus to city center for 1 Euro. Prado Museum — one of the most influential in the world — has free admission from 6-8pm on Monday-Saturday and 5-7pm on Sunday. Nearby El Retiro Park is a wonderful place to explore before the museum visit. After the museum, it is a short walk to the vibrant downtown.”

Charles McCool from McCool Travel (Facebook and Instagram)

The Prado Museum. Photo by Daniela Frendo.

6) Visit The Museums In The Afternoon

“Three of the best museums in Europe are in Madrid. The Reina Sofia, Prado, and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums make up the Golden Triangle of Art. Free entry is available at all three! Prado is free for the last two hours of each day (mentioned above). The Reina Sofia likewise is free for the last two hours as well as Sunday afternoons. Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum has free entry from 12:00 – 16:00 on Mondays.”

Photo by Paroma Chakravarty.

7) Participate In A Food Tour

“If you are in Madrid, participating in a food tour is a great idea and a good budgetary move for those who are passionate about trying new and local cuisine. This is because not only do you get to sample a lot of food, but you also get a mini walking tour of some of the most popular parts of the city where your guide points out all kinds of restaurants to revisit later at your leisure.

For 85 Euros this is a really good deal for the amount of stops and food tasting that you get to have you sample everything from appetizers to entrees to drinks and dessert, get a goody-bag for later and also a list of places for budget dining which only locals know about.

I highly recommend the Ultimate Spanish Cuisine Tour by Devour Madrid which also accommodates vegetarians. A food tour will help you save time and get you to all the great food destinations for a set price.”

Paroma Chakravarty from Year Of The Monkey (Facebook and Instagram)

8) Go For Free Tapas At A Traditional Spanish Bar

“At first glance, Bar Sidi might look like a run-of-the-mill, old man-style Spanish bar, but it’s actually a hot spot in Malasaña, one of Madrid’s trendiest neighborhoods. You’ll be lucky if the bar isn’t filled to capacity if you try to go around midnight on a weekend; Sidi brings in patrons from all age ranges and it’s not a surprise why. The free tapas that come with the beer are worth skipping dinner for. Spanish tortilla, jamón, chorizo; you name it, you’ll get it for free with your beer. Come with an empty stomach and an unquenchable thirst for beer.”

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Italy Yacht Charter 2018 - Lavagna Yacht Charter

Lavagna is an interesting town built in the hills which offers lofty mansions, narrow, colour streets and several quaint cafes. It is a great mooring destination for anyone enjoying a yacht rental holiday along the Italian Riviera.Lavagna is a port located along the Italian Mediterranean coast line not far from Monaco and France and is home to a marina with superyachts and visiting luxury charter yachts, both motor yachts and sailing yachts. If your boat stops in on a Lavagna yacht charter there are good sea food restaurants, good beaches and a medieval, charming town centre.

Discover Many Hidden Treasures 

Stopping in Lavagna means discovering a wealth of hidden treasures in the form of paintings and sculptures by Genoese school artists. The town centre is filled with workshops and studios that make beautiful traditional handicraft items.

Lavagna also was the first to spread Slate as a form of art and is often referred to as black gold of Liguria. Most roofs of the colourful homes in Liguria are covered with this characteristic slate and had been discovered centuries ago.

Picture Perfect Beautiful Views 

Lavagna is a beautiful seaside town with a fun filled range of activities. Its many discos, pubs and restaurants ensure that you will be able to enjoy a lively night. Located on the left of Entella torrent, this coastal town has a long sandy coastline with the breath-taking backdrop of hills covered with olive groves.

Because of its laid back lifestyle, it offers a perfect relaxing spot for yacht charter vacationers. Originally Lavagna had been agriculture, maritime and slate production centred economy which has now changed to tourism centric economy as the popularity of the town has increased over the years.

Lavagna also has a very rich culture and history dating back to pre-Roman origins. Over the years, the history of Lavagna has been intertwined with its counts that originated from the well-known Fieschi family.

Even today, the residential areas of Lavagna have maintained a very medieval air because it still retains the original medieval settlement organized along two of the central axis. Via Dante, the older one runs parallel to the coast while the other one is Via Rome.

What makes a Lavagna luxury yacht charter even more special is its rich gastronomy and its fine quality beaches which is what most people look for their yacht charter vacations.

Lavagna is a feast for all the senses with its spectacular views, its rich history and culture, its many authentic restaurants and beautiful beaches. A yachting vacation to the Italian Riviera can definitely be made much more enjoyable and a lot of fun with a stop at Lavagna.

Superyachts, both sailing and motor yachts, can berth in port Lavagne in Italy and it can be a stopping place on your Italian Riviera luxury yacht charter.