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hello once again, your friendly neighborhood spaniard is here once again to comment on the references to spanish culture i'm seeing while playing scarlet and violet!
here's my previous post on this! and i wanted to tell you that as per this post, i've officially seen all the cities and towns in paldea which means there's not really much else to explore, these posts are coming to an end :(
anyways, let's start
if montenevera is based on the pyreenees, it makes sense that the area around the fairy squad camp is modeled around another part of northern spain, in this case asturias and more precisely the picos de europa national park, arguably the prettiest part of the country (i've never been there but everyone that has been says asturias is the prettiest so who am i to disagree). just like in the game, it's a beautiful prairie place next to big scary mountains and right by the sea! however, there are no marshy areas in asturias; the three largest ones in the country are the ebro delta [pic 6], the valència albufera [pic 7], and doñana national park [pic 8]. i would say the in-game one is probably referencing the ebro delta, only based on location, as the other two are more south.
another fun thing about this area is that if you go swimming in the north coast you'll be able to find the tynamo evolution family, based on lampreys! lampreys have been fished in galicia as early as the roman times, with unique rock constructions built in the rivers called pesqueiras used to specifically catch them. they are part of the traditional galician (and portuguese!) cuisine, and they are similar to anchovies, one of the most popular dishes in another northern iberian area, cantabria.
finally, there's the last town of the game that i had yet to see, alfornada! one fun fact about me is that my favourite architectural style is mudéjar, so i was absolutely stoked to see a whole town built in that style!!! for everyone who doesn't know what mudéjar is, or why arabic-inspired music sounds all throughout the town, i'm gonna summarize 700 years of story really quick: after the western roman empire fell, the visigoths took over the peninsula, and things were chill for a bit until 711, when the moors invaded the peninsula. by 722 all but asturias was now part of the umayyad caliphate (we call moorish iberia al-andalus for short), but the asturians defeated the moors in the battle of covadonga and from there on the reconquista started, a centuries old war between christians and muslims in iberia that lasted until 1492, when the last remnants of al-andalus were defeated. as you could imagine this conjured up a very complex social landscape and a unique cultural makeup that still lasts till this day. within all of that, there were three groups we had to study in class and were a pain in the ass to differenciate (i had to search what each one were for this post): muladíes (local iberians that converted to islam and lived in al-ándalus), mozárabes (christians and jews that lived in al-ándalus), and mudéjares (muslims living in the iberian christian kingdoms). mozárabes and mudéjares had to pay extra taxes and live in special quarters of the cities, but apart from that they all lived peacefully which is neat. both groups had their own art styles, but the mudéjar art and architecture was the most prominent of the two, and even experienced a renaissance in the 19th and 20th centuries with the neo-mudéjar style. it basically mixes muslim and christian styles and it's so good i love it with all my heart.
also, alfornada is known for its pottery, and ceramics are one of the traditional spanish arts, there are still a lot of ceramic workshops in rural areas where you can find handmade ceramic. and the plates displayed in alfornada are also very popular in the country, every grandma has at least one set very similar to the ones in the game lol. one particular place associated with this type of ceramic is talavera de la reina, in toledo. as our ex-president once said 'the talavera pottery is a big thing, in other words, it is not' a small thing' (it doesn't make sense in spanish either <3)
you thought i was done with this town huh? surely there isn't any more references right??? right??? well, we're just getting started. another interesting feature of alfornada is all the fountains in the streets, which, alongside with the music and the mudéjar style, made me realise what was the biggest inspiration behind this town: the alhambra, the palace complex of the kings of the nasrid kingdom of granada, the last stronghold of al-andalus and imo the most incredible human construction ever (it's a unesco world heritage site as well). even the setting of alfornada corroborates this; the alhambra sits on the top of a mountain, right by the sierra nevada mountain range, one of the tallest of the country (in fact, the highest peak in iberia, the mulhacén, is located there). one of the main defining features of the alhambra was the usage of water, with tons of canalization through the complex and lots of gorgeous fountains.
we're almost done, hold up (this is the first post where i had to cut some images cause i had reached the 30 pic limit oops). just north to alfornada, if you continue to climb up the mountain, you'll reach a ruins area. there are tons of these in paldea, and it makes sense, there's a ton of ruins everywhere in spain as well, but these are special due to its location, its context, and the arch and colums that can clearly be seen. i'm pretty sure this is a direct reference to medina azahara, the palace complex of the caliphate of córdoba, that now lies in ruins (another world heritage site). i visibly gasped when i got here, it shows how much thought the pokemon company put into this game :)
and that was all! i hope you liked it :)
here's next post !!!
#pokemon#pokemon scarlet and violet#pokemon sv#pokemon spoilers#pokemon sv spoilers#yeah i love alfornada :)#also like#the name#-ada as in granada#and in spanish the town is alforno town#al- is the arabic article that can be found in tons of spanish words#like alfar (pottery factory / workshop / atelier?)#and forno is just the old spanish way of writing horno (oven / furnace)#so yeah#probably the most detailed city in the region
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Only YOU Hotel Valencia: Opens on September 1
Only YOU Hotel Valencia: Opens on September 1
The five-star Only YOU Hotel Valencia will officially open on Sept. 1. As a Palladium Hotel Group property, it is the brand’s first property in the coastal city of Valencia and features lavish amenities and upscale in-house restaurants, including a paella-focused panoramic restaurant and Salvaje, an Asian fusion restaurant concept with additional locations in the U.S., Madrid, Barcelona, and…
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Cheap City Breaks Best Affordable European Destinations 2020
Do you want to travel to Europe? Are you under a small budget? The Gods of travel took care of that already. There are plenty of cheap city breaks in Europe in different affordable European destinations you can choose from.
Don’t break the bank but get the very best in spectacular views, nightlife, history, sightseeing, great beaches, people, alternative activities like a yoga retreat in Europe, or some of the best destinations for Christmas.
Read this for the top 10 safest countries in the world today, and this one for cheap travel destinations in Europe.
Are you are a student who wants to travel? Then this post is for you.
Affordable European Destinations 2020
Cheap European Breaks in Prague, Czech Republic
Porto, Affordable City in Portugal
Cheap City Breaks in Athens, Greece
City Trip to Valencia, Spain
Affordable City Break in Budapest, Hungary
Affordable City Break in Lisbon, Portugal
Istanbul, Turkey, Affordable European Destination
Cheap City Escape in Brussels, Belgium
Cheap City Break in Florence, Italy
Best City Break in Madrid, Spain
Best Cheap Trip to St. Petersburg, Russia
Cheap European Vacations in Rome, Italy
Cheap City Break in Corfu, Greece
Berlin, Germany Cheap Holiday Destination
Seville, Spain Cheap European City
Munich, Germany Cheap Holidays in Europe
Summary of Affordable European Destinations
Affordable European Destinations 2020
There is a secret list of affordable European destinations that frequent travelers know.
Countries and cities included in this list are considered a pivot point for your travel experience. Traveling through these cities gets you acquainted with the essence of Old Europe and its history.
We are here to share these secrets for the best cheap city breaks with you.
Cheap European Breaks in Prague, Czech Republic
Right in the heart of Europe, this spectacular city hides lots of secrets, even a medieval astronomical clock that seems to come from a fiction novel. Read a fascinating post for three days in Prague Itinerary.
What are the best things to do in Prague?
Old Town Square (Staromestské námestí)
Charles Bridge (Karluv most)
Prague Castle
St. Vitus Cathedral (Chrám svatého Víta)
Jewish Quarter (Josefov)
Dancing House
Prague Astronomical Clock
National Theatre (Národní Divadlo)
St. Nicholas Church (Chrám svatého Mikuláse)
When to go to Prague?
To avoid large crowds, better go to Prague in spring and early fall (March-May) when the weather is mild. Avoid the holiday seasons (Christmas, Easter).
During May there is a range of important events taking place too: the Prague Marathon, Czech Beer Festival, Prague Food Festival, Prague International Music Festival.
Prague is fantastic among all European Destinations.
Check accommodation and guided tours/tickets/passes options for Prague.
Porto, Affordable City in Portugal
A stunning coastal city with great architecture, history, food, and museums (museums are free to enter on Sundays). The city hosts the UNESCO World Heritage Ribeira District.
What are the best things to do in Porto?
Dom Luís I Bridge
Sé do Porto (Porto Cathedral)
Jardins do Palácio de Cristal (Crystal Palace Gardens)
Avenida dos Aliados (Avenue of the Allies)
Estação de São Bento (São Bento Railway Station)
Mercado do Bolhão (Bolhão Market)
Porto’s fantastic beaches
Livraria Lello & Irmão (Lello Bookstore)
Igreja de São Francisco (Church of Saint Francis)
Port Wine Tastings & Tours
Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace)
Fundação de Serralves (Serralves Foundation Complex)
Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis (National Museum Soares dos Reis)
Dragão Stadium
When to go to Porto?
From May to September the weather is warm and sunny. Some significant events happening during that time are Optimus Primavera Sound, Serralves em Festa, Festa de São João, Regata dos Rabelos, Festival Mares Vivas.
Porto is one of the best summer European destinations.
Read our post for Porto.
Here are your options for hotels and guided tours/tickets/passes.
Cheap City Breaks in Athens, Greece
There are plenty of things to do in Athens, despite Parthenon and Acropolis. Many prefer this city for two days itinerary but when you read posts like this one, this and this (all Athens section) you will understand that it is for much more.
Due to its geographical location and weather conditions, it is ideal for 10 out of 12 months.
What are the best things to do in Athens?
In short? Read this long post for Athens and things to do if you want more inspiration this post for 40 things to do in Greece and 14-day trips from Athens. You will thank us.
All parks in Athens are free to enter and churches too. Free admission museums are:
The Museum of the History of Greek Costume
The Philatelic and Postal Museum
Railway Museum of Athens
Theatrical Museum of Greece
Natural History Museum of Maroussi
Athens University History Museum
Museum of Greek Folk Instruments
Centre of Folk Art and Tradition
Hellenic Children’s Museum
Free admission holidays
6th of March – Memory of Melina Mercouri
18th of April – International Monument Day
18th of May International Museum Day
5th of June World Environment Day
European Days of Cultural Heritage (The last weekend of September)
27th of September – International Tourism Day
When for Athens?
It’s in Greece! If you avoid December and January, then all other months are fantastic to go to Athens. Even in wintertime, there are ski resorts in less than 2 hours distance from Athens (two in Peloponnese and one in Parnassos mountain). There are options for hiking, all museums are open, and food remains excellent all year long.
Check here for accommodation and available guided tours.
Athens is one of the most fabulous European destinations, as it is a pivot point for the Greek islands.
City Trip to Valencia, Spain
Affordable and easy to reach with a high-speed train from Barcelona or Madrid. A coastal city, vibrant with history and museums. It is famous for its oranges too, so taste some while there.
What are the best things to do in Valencia?
Central Market (Mercado Central)
Plaza Ayuntamiento
Cathedral (Seu)
Fine Art Museum of Valencia (Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia)
Instituto Valencia d’Arte Modern (IVAM)
Albufera Nature Park (Parque Natural de la Albufera)
La Lonja de la Seda
Valencia Beaches
Bioparc Valencia
City of the Arts and Sciences (Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias)
When it is great to go to Valencia?
April to May is best, though there are plenty of visiting in the wintertime. Keep in mind that museums operate under short ours in the winter. Critical events in that period are The Superbike World Championship, Fiesta de San Vicente Ferrer, Holy Week, Festival of Our Lady of the Forsaken.
Check staying prices and guided tours/tickets/passes options for Valencia.
Affordable City Break in Budapest, Hungary
An aspect of the castle from afar
The city is famous for its food and its baroque, neoclassical and art nouveau architecture. Budapest dates back to the Stone Age and comes with great food options!
What are the best things to do in Budapest?
Fisherman’s Bastion (Halászbástya)
Danube River
Castle Hill (Várhegy)
Széchenyi Chain Bridge (Széchenyi Lánchíd)
Heroes’ Square (Hosök Tere)
St. Stephen’s Basilica (Svent István Bazilika)
Buda Castle (Budai vár)
Matthias Church (Mátyás-Templom)
Dohány Street Synagogue (Dohány Utcai Zsinagóga)
Gellért Hill (Gellért-Hegy)
Hungarian State Opera House (Magyar Állami Operaház)
Hungarian Parliament (Országház)
House of Terror Museum (Terror Háza Múzeum)
Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum (Sziklakórház Atombunker Múzeum)
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
Legenda Sightseeing Boats
Thermal Baths
When is it fantastic to be in Budapest?
March to May and September to November is best. That is if you want to avoid huge crowds of tourists (in summertime). The weather is generally mild. Special events happening during these months are:
March to May: Budapest Dance Festival, Macaron Day, Budapest Spring Festival, Budapest100, Rosalia Festival, OTP Bank Gourmet Festival, Budapest Beer Week.
September to November: Jewish Cultural Festival, Budapest Wine Festival, Sweet Days Chocolate, and Candy Festival, Oktoberfest Budapest, Design Week Budapest, Budapest Christmas Markets.
Here is Budapest accommodation options & tours.
Affordable City Break in Lisbon, Portugal
Belem Tower
The city offers at a fraction of the cost whatever you expect to find in a European city. This is another city that emits mystery from Old-World, despite the growth of the modern building. Read this insider’s guide for things to do in Lisbon.
What are the best things to do in Lisbon?
Alfama
Belem
Sintra
Torre de Belem and Monument to the Discoveries
Cascais
Feira da Ladra
Santa Justa Elevator (Elevador de Santa Justa)
St. George’s Castle (Castelo de Sao Jorge)
National Tile Museum (Museu Nacional do Azulejo)
Gulbenkian Museum (Museu Calouste Gulbenkian)
Monastery of St Jerome
Oceanarium (Oceanario de Lisboa)
Taste of Lisboa Food Tours
Lisbon By Boat
Tram 28
When is it best to visit Lisbon?
March to May and September to October is ideal, not excluding other months, too, of course. From March to early June, these events take place: Lisbon Half Marathon, Lisbon Fish & Flavours, Music Days in Belem, IndieLisboa, Festival de Sintra, Out Jazz Festival. On the other hand, the MOTEL X – Lisbon International Film Festival happens in September, while the Out Jazz Festival continues too (May to September).
Read our posts for Lisbon and Lisbon food, Cascais, Sintra, Fatima. There are plenty of day trips from Lisbon to consider.
Book your accommodation early and allow time for guided tours.
Lisbon and the nearby cities make it another great spot among all European destinations.
Istanbul, Turkey, Affordable European Destination
A jewel of the Orient. A city of thousands of secrets and legends, with different locations that drive your mind to thousands of mystical stories.
Herbs & spices, Bosporus, belly dancing, fantastic architecture, and all kinds of landmarks. Istanbul will fill your days with many things while acting as a pivot point for many nearby cities.
It is famous for Agia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, but that is just a fraction of the things to see and do. Read the post from our trip there. For what to eat in Istanbul, read this.
What are the best things to do in Istanbul?
Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii)
Grand Bazaar (Kapaliçarsi)
Süleymaniye Mosque (Süleymaniye Camii)
Taksim Square
Ortaköy
Hagia Sophia Museum (Ayasofya Müzesi)
Istanbul Archaeological Museums (Istanbul Arkeoloji Müzeleri)
Topkapi Palace Museum (Topkapi Sarayi Müzesi)
Istanbul Modern Art Museum
Chora Museum (Kariye Müzesi)
Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnici)
Dolmanbahçe Palace
Galata Tower (Galata Kulesi)
When it is amazing to visit Istanbul?
Best go there from September to November and from March to May. In the first period, you will have the opportunity to attend these too: Contemporary Istanbul, Istanbul International Puppet Festival, Akbank Jazz Festival, Istanbul Theatre Festival.
In the March to May period, these things happen at the Istanbul Film Festival, Istanbul Music Festival.
For hotels in Istanbul, check these options as well as for guided tours.
Cheap City Escape in Brussels, Belgium
If you crave for some delicious chocolate, then you can visit Brussels even for one day. Take the train from Paris or Amsterdam and savor all these from kiosks you will find in all streets.
Restaurants will be pricey, so no need to pay more for chocolate than needed. There are lots of museums and don’t forget that this is a multicultural & multilingual country.
People here speak Dutch, French & English, of course.
What are the best things to do in Brussels?
Manneken Pis
Grand-Place
St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral
Royal Museum of the Army and Military History
Palais de Justice
Mini-Europe
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Musical Instruments Museum
Atomium
Horta Museum
Belgian Comic Strip Center
Cantillon Brewery
When is it nice to be in Brussels?
March to May and September to October is best. In the first case, because it is Springtime while in the second case, prices drop significantly, while the weather stays mild enough.
Check Brussels accommodation prices. Here are the tour options.
Cheap City Break in Florence, Italy
Have we been to Florence, Italy? Yes, twice. The first one was as part of a road trip that involved crossing Europe to the UK driving at the North.
The second one was as part of another road trip getting from the UK to Greece from the South part fo Europe!!! Read this excellent post for Florence (Firenze).
We have traveled to many cities in Italy (including Sicily island). Read the post for things to do in Sicily.
What are the best things to do in Florence?
Piazzale Michelangelo
Ponte Vecchio
Piazza della Signoria
Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore)
Uffizi Gallery (Galleria degli Uffizi)
Baptistry (Battistero)
Galleria dell’Accademia
Palazzo Pitti
Basilica di Santa Croce
Giotto’s Bell Tower (Campanile di Giotto)
Boboli Gardens (Giardino di Boboli)
When it is most nice to visit Florence?
Preferably from May to September. Lots of sunshine, but you need to search thoroughly for accommodation as in touristy places prices get high.
There is no need to stay in, such though as the city is easy to walk. You can quickly get into the historical center with public transportation.
Either way, you will walk all the historical center to see the things mentioned above.
Check this for staying in Florence and all the tickets & passes options.
Florence is one of the best cultural European destinations, that is seen in video games.
Best City Break in Madrid, Spain
There are so many plaza’s (Madrid is Spain’s largest city) that are free to the public. You can spend days just visiting each other.
However, Madrid is far more than that. Read our post for things to do in Madrid and check the list below too.
What are the best things to do in Madrid?
Plaza Mayor
Gateway of the Sun (Puerta del Sol)
Plaza de Cibeles
El Rastro Market
Temple of Debod
Retiro Park (Parque del Retiro)
Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real)
Prado Museum (Museo Nacional del Prado)
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Mercado San Miguel
Sorolla Museum
Bernabéu Stadium
Queen Sofia Arts Center
When is it excellent to visit Madrid?
The March to May and September to November rule holds for Madrid too. The weather temperature is the main reason for this. Summer in Madrid is scorching due to the city’s geographical location. In Autumn, you can attend the Autumn Festival.
Here are the Madrid lodging prices & tours.
Best Cheap Trip to St. Petersburg, Russia
Russia is a destination where you will get reasonable prices if you book early. Most people will visit Moscow, St. Petersburg, or both on a trip.
Moscow is great for New Year’s Eve, too, while St. Petersburg offers an entirely different experience.
What are the best things to do in St. Petersburg?
Hermitage Museum and the Winter Palace
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
Grand Market Russia Interactive Museum
St. Isaac’s Cathedral
Summer Garden
Peterhof Palace & Garden
Russian Museum
Yusupov Palace
The Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Kronstadt
Chapel of St. Xenia of St. Petersburg
Yelagin Island
When is it great to visit St. Petersburg?
Avoid winter. Better to visit from June to September. Hot events taking place are White Nights, International Festival of Choral Art, International Early Music Festival.
Winter is cheaper, but lots of activities are not happening, and cold in Russia is rather extreme.
Check the best accommodation options and guided tours/ticket/passes options for St. Petersburg.
Cheap European Vacations in Rome, Italy
The famous Vatican stairs: Bramante Staircase
The city of Rome is a living, walk-through museum. It is an unbelievable destination suitable for all seasons (not so good when rains fall but still beautiful).
We have been multiple times in Rome with kids or not. It is suitable for going without kids too. Prepare for lots of walking as a car is useless in the vast historical center which covers most of the city of Rome.
What are the best things to do in Rome?
Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi)
Church of San Luigi Dei Francesi
Santa Maria Della Vittoria
Ancient Appian Way
Trastevere
Basilica di San Clemente
Piazza Navona
Gianicolo Hill
Campo de’ Fiori
Porta Portese
Spanish Steps
Musei Capitolini
St. Peter’s Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro)
Pantheon
Colosseum (Colosseo)
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Roman Forum (Foro Romano)
Palatine Hill
Galleria Borghese
Gruppo Storico Romano Gladiator School
When is it wonderful to visit Rome?
Prices are lower from October to April. The weather is hot in summer, but Rome has free water fountains all over the city, and you will be amazed by the colors of the city with summer light.
You can find lots of affordable accommodations outside of the historical center, but it will still be close to it, so no worries. Better to go there with the sun than rain.
The cold will not be an issue with all the walking (if you plan for winter). Food is affordable if you avoid tourist restaurants.
Check here for where to stay in Rome and all tours with a guide and skip the line tickets.
Cheap City Break in Corfu, Greece
Corfu is a contradictory island, suitable for many different tastes. One of its sides/coasts has lots of beaches while the other one is rocky.
The best beaches will be revealed by the locals when they like you, so make sure they do. This post will be somewhat informative for you.
The islands hold the essence from the Venetian history, and you will notice that in the architecture of its capital.
What are the best things to do in Corfu?
All the beaches
Paleokastritsa Monastery (and beach)
Corfu Donkey Rescue
Church of Saint Spyridon
Corfu Museum of Asian Art
Achillion Palace & Museum
Palaio Frourio (Old Fortress)
Aqualand (lots of fun)
When is it superb to visit Corfu?
Summertime is the best season. In case you want to hit the lowest prices ever then visit Corfu from April to May and September to November.
Corfu is in the West part of Greece, and you can encounter lots of rain during those times. In case you can be there in Orthodox Easter time, you will see lots of local customs happening.
Here is where to stay in Corfu and guided tours.
Berlin, Germany Cheap Holiday Destination
Berlin is a somewhat controversial city with extreme nightlife. If you are after nightlife, then it won’t be very cheap. Many other things come at really affordable prices.
Here is a post with ideas for three days in Berlin and another one for five days in Germany.
What are the best things to do in Berlin?
Brandenburg Gate
Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Potsdamer Platz
Tiergarten
The topography of Terror
East Side (Wall) Gallery
Reichstag
Museum Island
Pergamonmuseum
Zoologischer Garten Berlin
Checkpoint Charlie
TV Tower
Charlottenburg Palace
When is it thrilling to visit Berlin?
From May to September, you can additionally attend these events: Formula E ePrix Championship, Carnival of Cultures, Fete de la Musique, Berlin Fashion Week, Lesbian and Gay City Festival, International Berlin Beer Festival, Berlin Marathon.
Berlin is at the center of Germany but also in the North of Europe so that any other months will be rather cold.
Find here the Berlin lodging options & tickets for excellent tours and landmarks.
Seville, Spain Cheap European City
With hotels moving around the USD100 per night, this city is affordable too. There are hostels and such if you want to lower the accommodation fees.
There are lots of parks, promenade locations, museums, bull-fights, and tasty food. See more great places to visit in Spain.
What are the best things to do in Seville?
La Carbonerí
Guadalquivir River Cruise
Metropol Parasol
Museum of Fine Arts
Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza
Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium
Torre del Oro
Isla Mágica
When it is great to visit Seville?
Better to visit from March to May due to mild temperatures. The famous events of Semana Santa and Feria de Abril, happen in these months.
Where to stay in Seville? Check here. What do in Seville? Click here.
Munich, Germany Cheap Holidays in Europe
Munich maybe not the first destination that comes in your mind when you plan to visit Europe, but it is a great one.
You can read our experiences in Munich from here, here and here. By the way, beers and food are fantastic.
What are the best things to do in Munich?
English Garden
Church of Our Lady
Viktualienmarkt
Nymphenburg Palace Gardens
Biergarten am Chinesischen Turm
St. Michael’s Church
Marienplatz
St. Peter’s Church
Deutsches Museum
Residenz Royal Palace
Old Picture Gallery
Augustiner-Keller
Bayerische Staatsoper Opera House
Nymphenburg Palace Museum
Modern Picture Gallery
When is it amazing to visit Munich?
March to May is best, though the weather may get a bit chilly. Things are happening in the summertime, but there are lots of crowds too.
Check for accommodation in Munich and all the tours & passes
Summary of Affordable European Destinations
As you see, there are lots and lots of places to visit. This list will expand more in the following days, so make sure you subscribe to it!
Traveling is fun, and budget or/and affordable traveling is preferred by many.
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471/365/2019. Vegetable paella by the river in Albufera National Park. Fountain pen and watercolour
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Albufera National Park, made up of wetlands, lagoon, rice fields, beaches, etc. Just 10km south of the city of Valencia. 華倫西亞的米埔 #nationalpark #albufera #ricefields #valencia #spain #chilatour18 #chilatour (at El Palmar, Valenciana, Spain)
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MUT Design clads modular Valencia Pavilion in thousands of wooden scales
Valencia studio MUT Design has designed five modular pavilions clad in scales made from leftover wood for a travelling exhibition in Spain.
The pavilions will showcase work by 50 designers in five different sections to celebrate Valencia's title of World Design Capital for 2022.
Each section – design and art, the circular economy, industry and craftsmanship, technology and the transformative economy – is housed within its own mini pavilion formed from two semi-cylinders.
Top image: the exhibition is broken down into five mini-pavilions. Above: each is formed from two semi-cylinders
These consist of four metre-high curved walls, which can be placed separately or together to create a labyrinth of winding corridors and secluded alcoves.
Inside, the units' pinewood frame and construction are laid bare, while the convex exterior is clad in hundreds of small, overlapping wooden fins, adding up to around 220,000 across all five pavilions.
The units are arranged to form a labyrinth of corridors and alcoves
The wood was originally meant to be turned into the parade floats that are ceremonially burned as part of Valencia's historic Fallas festival every March, but the event was cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Instead, the wood was used for this installation, which is on view as part of the Madrid Design Festival until 14 March before becoming a travelling exhibition.
The pinewood frame is left exposed inside the pavilions
"Here in Valencia, we have a lot of traditional wood ateliers that create works for the Fallas festival," MUT Design co-founder Alberto Sánchez told Dezeen.
"But it was cancelled due to the pandemic and a lot of materials were left on the shelf. So we decided to collaborate with one of the ateliers to give a new life to the wood and create some work for the builders."
The pavilions are clad in wooden scales
Each scale was handmade by local woodworker Manolo García and trimmed to three standard sizes of 14, 16 and 18 centimetres. These were then lined up and alternated to create a textured surface not dissimilar to tree bark.
"We wanted to bring together tradition and the avant-garde while recovering something that is really ours – deeply rooted in our city," Sánchez explained.
In particular, the studio drew on natural textures found in the Albufera National Park just south of Valencia, as well as on the thatched roofs of traditional houses known as barracas.
Breaking each pavilion down into two semi-cylinders allows the individual units to be combined into "infinite compositions" that can be adapted to different spaces for the travelling exhibition.
"Because it is a travelling exhibition, we want to create one-of-a-kind experiences in each of the several places it will be visiting," Sánchez added.
The units were also designed to be taken apart into separate pieces, which can be stacked for ease of transport.
Each scale was handmade by Manolo García
Contributors to the exhibition include designer Jaime Hayon, brands Andreu World and Expormim, and a number of emerging studios showing projects including self-ventilating graphene facades and homeware made from olive pits.
"We wanted to bring to Madrid a different selection of projects that are leading a silent transformation of society," explained Xavi Calvo, director of World Design Capital Valencia 2022.
Displays are fixed to the inside of the pavilions
MUT Design has previously collaborated with Expormim to create a chair modelled on the shape of a flower petal and an outdoor rug made from braided ropes, which were exhibited at the products fair of Dezeen's Virtual Design Festival.
Valencia Pavilion – The Future is Design is on view at the Fernán Gómez Cultural Centre as part of the Madrid Design Festival until 14 March 2021. See Dezeen Events Guide for an up-to-date list of architecture and design events taking place around the world.
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La Albufera
Valencia is famous as the birthplace of paella. This is no surprise since just outside of the city is the largest rice growing area in Spain. La Albufera National Park includes the largest lake in Spain. The fresh water lake is separated from the Mediterranean by a narrow, pine covered strip of land. The lake is very shallow and from it, the Valencians have carved rice paddies. The paddies are divided by an intricate system of dykes and canals which allow the farmers to drain the paddies in the spring for planting, flood them from the lake during the growing season and then drain them again in October for the harvest.
La Albufera is now also a tourist destination. The tiny little towns in the region are full of paella restaurants. Barca, or small boats, modeled after those used by the local eel-fishermen, take tourists for a scenic ride through the rice fields and into the lake where Valencia is visible 30km away.
We rode the city bus #25 from Valencia center. The 50 minute ride brought us to El Palmar, a tiny village in La Albufera. We arrived around noon and the town was deserted. We had a 2pm lunch reservation, so we used our free time to
walk the dikes that separate the rice paddies. It is winter, so there is nothing growing. But, it is still quite beautiful.
I am not sure if it is the local rice, the freshness of the seafood, the skill of the chef or the combination of all three, but our lunchtime paella was the best we have ever tasted. We enjoyed an appetizer of All de Pebre, which is also a local specialty. All is the Valenciano word for eel, and in this dish the eel is cooked with potatoes in a sauce flavored with pimento. Delicious. A wonderful local wine topped off a perfect lunch which we followed with a boat ride.
By magic, somehow between noon and 2:30, the town had filled up with people. The restaurants were lively and every sunny outside table was full. By car, it is an easy trip from the city. The locals come for a relaxing Saturday lunch.
The center of El Palmar. There were hundreds of cafe tables set up when we arrived. The sun had not yet burned through the clouds and it was pretty cold. We were chuckling at the optimism of the cafes.
Two hours later, the spaces along these canals were full of cafe tables which were full of happy diners.
At noon, it was still cloudy, but then ....
...the sun broke through. This is looking across a flooded rice paddy to the associated farm.
We walked out on the dykes which also serve as roads across the paddies.
A shallower paddy gives a better sense of how rice might actually get planted.
This is an internet photo of the rice in mid summer. Quite a different view than what we saw.
Amazing Paella Sigñoret.
Our private barca for the tour of the lake and rice farms.
Our captain, Ernesto, was a native Valenciano speaker. He knew enough Spanish to give us a big picture view, but not much more. But he was very pleasant and his boat was perfect.
Heading through a canal toward the lake
Despite the morning threat, it never rained but I was not unhappy to have my raincoat against the breeze.
A few traditional thatched cottages, that once filled the village, still remain along the canals.
That is an eel trap behind Paul, set up by the local fishermen.
A look back to Valencia across the lake.
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VALENCIA: Part 2
In searching the internet for ways to practice our Spanish, I stumbled upon this group called Valencia Language Exchange. It turned out that every Friday night they had an event at Club Mya, which was a ten-minute walk from our hotel (and was that beautiful outdoor venue you see in the first two pictures). If you register, when you arrive, you get into the club for free (instead of 16€), and they give you a flag sticker of the country you’re from. This way you can find people who speak the language you want to practice. It’s a cool concept, though fairly awkward—trying to meet people who don’t natively speak your same language in a loud nightclub. But luckily some veteran Language Exchangers pulled us in to chat, and through them we were encouraged to try VLE’s weekend excursions.
The first weekend trip, they took us to El Saler beach just outside the city—supposedly known for being more picturesque and less crowded. Looked exactly the same as the crazy crowded beach that was a 30-minute walk from our hotel.. But after the afternoon at the beach, we hopped back on the bus to go to El Albufera, a national park that is sometimes a lake and sometimes a rice paddy (ask me the story if you’re interested). At this time of year, it was a lake, and they took us out into the middle of the lake to watch the sunset.
During the week, VLE has free events every night to encourage people to practice a foreign language. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, they all take place at low-key bars, so you can sit at tables with a drink and have a quiet conversation. On Wednesday nights, though, they hold the language exchange at a club called High Cube, and afterward they follow it with a salsa lesson! Granted, it’s the same salsa lesson every week...but it was still fun and it gave Aarin and me a chance to dance for free!
But the best VLE experience was the weekend excursion to Fuentes de Algar, a protected area with a river and a waterfall, a two-hour bus ride from Valencia. On the way there, Aarin and I started chatting with some people, and by the time we arrived, we had formed a small group that spent the rest of the day together and became our new friends. Jasmine—from Taiwan—who brought a water case for her phone and was our official photographer of the day, happened to be a salsa fanatic and told us all the places to go to dance and take lessons. Damaris—from England—invited us to hang out on multiple occasions after this weekend, and gave us the scoop on all the cool restaurants and hangouts around town....some of which will appear in the next post!
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La Albufera
In addition to a bustling metropolis, Valencia also has a national park just 10km outside of the city. La Albufera is a freshwater lagoon to the south of Valencia’s city center. It is surrounded by rice fields and dense forests that would satisfy any nature buff. Historically, La Albufera has been an important fishing site since 1250 when it was legalized. Today, fishing generates a substantial profit with most of the catch being eels, bass, mullet, and American blue crab.
Take a boat ride through the lagoon and learn about the origins of the most famous Valencian meal- paella. You can also explore the many winding paths that surround the lagoon with or without a guide. This park has something for everyone and it is only a short bus or car ride away from the city center making it a must-do while visiting Valencia. While I visited, a third generation farmer showed us around the traditional houses, the orange groves, and we helped him pick beans for the paella. We learned about the history surrounding the area the local’s lives.
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Places to see in ( Valencia - Spain ) The port city of Valencia lies on Spain’s southeastern coast, where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. It’s known for its City of Arts and Sciences, with futuristic structures including a planetarium, an oceanarium and an interactive museum. Valencia also has several beaches, including some within nearby Albufera Park, a wetlands reserve with a lake and walking trails. Valencia was founded as a Roman colony by the consul Decimus Junius Brutus Callaicus in 138 BC, and called Valentia Edetanorum. In 714 Moroccan and Arab Moors occupied the city, introducing their language, religion and customs; they implemented improved irrigation systems and the cultivation of new crops as well, being capital of the Taifa of Valencia. In 1238 the Christian king James I of Aragon reconquered the city and divided the land among the nobles who helped him conquer it, as witnessed in the Llibre del Repartiment. He also created a new law for the city, the Furs of Valencia, which were extended to the rest of the Kingdom of Valencia. The city is situated on the banks of the Turia, on the east coast of the Iberian Peninsula, fronting the Gulf of Valencia on the Mediterranean Sea. Its historic centre is one of the largest in Spain, with approximately 169 hectares; this heritage of ancient monuments, views and cultural attractions makes Valencia one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. Valencia is integrated into an industrial area on the Costa del Azahar (Orange Blossom Coast). Valencia's main festival is the Falles. The traditional Spanish dish, paella, originated in Valencia. Valencia stands on the banks of the Turia River, located on the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula and the western part of the Mediterranean Sea, fronting the Gulf of Valencia. At its founding by the Romans, it stood on a river island in the Turia, 6.4 km (4 mi) from the sea. Many local landmarks were restored, including the ancient Towers of the medieval city (Serrans Towers and Quart Towers), and the Sant Miquel dels Reis monastery (es:Monasterio de San Miguel de los Reyes), which now holds a conservation library. Whole sections of the old city, for example the Carmen Quarter, have been extensively renovated. The Paseu Marítim, a 4 km (2 mi) long palm tree-lined promenade was constructed along the beaches of the north side of the port (Platja de Les Arenes, Platja del Cabanyal and Platja de la Malva-rosa). The city has numerous convention centres and venues for trade events, among them the Feria Valencia Convention and Exhibition Centre (Institución Ferial de Valencia) and the Palau de congres (Conference Palace), and several 5-star hotels to accommodate business travelers. In its long history, Valencia has acquired many local traditions and festivals, among them the Falles, which were declared Celebrations of International Tourist Interest (Festes de Interés Turístic Internacional) on 25 January 1965 and UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage of humanity list on 30 November 2016, and the Water Tribunal of Valencia (Tribunal de les Aigües de València), which was declared an intangible cultural heritage of humanity (Patrimoni Cultural Inmaterial de la Humanitat) in 2009. Alot to see in ( Valencia - Spain ) such as : City of Arts and Sciences L'Oceanogràfic Mercado Central Valencia Llotja de la Seda Valencia Bioparc Torres de Serranos González Martí National Museum of Ceramics and Decorative Arts Institut Valencià d'Art Modern Valencia Cathedral Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia Museu de Belles Arts de València Torres de Quart Plaza de Toros de Valencia Prehistory Museum of Valencia L'Àgora Valencian Museum of Ethnology HEMISFÈRIC Jardín del Turia Parque Gulliver Playa de la Malvarrosa (Valencia) Palau de la Música de València Jardín botánico de Valencia Cabecera Park L'Umbracle Micalet - Miguelete Plaza de la Virgen Palacio de la Generalitat Jardines del Real Plaza del Ayuntamiento Palace of the Marqués de Dos Aguas Plaza de la Reina Museo de la Almoina Basílica de la Virgen de los Desamparados Museo Valenciano de la Ilustración y la Modernidad Jardín de Monforte Modernisme Plaza of the City Hall of Valencia Church of San Nicolás Platja de Llevant ( Valencia - Spain ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Valencia . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Valencia - Spain Join us for more : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLP2J3yzHO9rZDyzie5Y5Og http://ift.tt/2drFR54 http://ift.tt/2cZihu3 http://ift.tt/2drG48C https://twitter.com/Placestoseein1 http://ift.tt/2cZizAU http://ift.tt/2duaBPE
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What to Do in Menorca – Best Places to Visit .
Menorca is good for activities like cycling, scooter riding, and walking as it offers great views of the surrounding landscapes. It is also good for hiking and cultural tripping. If you are a water person, then you will love the island for its water-sports activities like kayaking, diving, swimming, snorkeling, sailing, and paddleboarding.
You can also rent a 125/125 CC Menorca and spend your mornings riding around the quaint towns of Mahon and Ciutadella.
Select Few Places to Visit in Menorca:
Cami de Cavalls
Los Delfines AquaPark
Necropolis Caves
Menorca Cheese Museum
S’ Albufera National Park
Cala Mitjana Beach
Cova d’en Xoroi
Binicars has a fleet of exclusive cars for hire in Menorca. You can ask the company’s suggestion for more beautiful places to visit in the city, as their business goes back to the 1980s. Have a splendid trip
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Best destinations in Europe:
1. Rome
Rome, Italy’s capital, is a sprawling, cosmopolitan city with nearly 3,000 years of globally influential art, architecture and culture on display. Ancient ruins such as the Forum and the Colosseum evoke the power of the former Roman Empire. Vatican City, headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, has St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums, which house masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes.
2. Porto
Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors.
3. London
London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city.
4. Paris
Paris, France's capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
5. Florence
Florence, capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, is home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. One of its most iconic sights is the Duomo, a cathedral with a terracotta-tiled dome engineered by Brunelleschi and a bell tower by Giotto. The Galleria dell'Accademia displays Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture. The Uffizi Gallery exhibits Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus” and da Vinci’s “Annunciation.”
6. Prague
Prague, capital city of the Czech Republic, is bisected by the Vltava River. Nicknamed “the City of a Hundred Spires,” it's known for its Old Town Square, the heart of its historic core, with colorful baroque buildings, Gothic churches and the medieval Astronomical Clock, which gives an animated hourly show. Completed in 1402, pedestrian Charles Bridge is lined with statues of Catholic saints.
7. Venice
Venice, the capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region, is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. It has no roads, just canals – including the Grand Canal thoroughfare – lined with Renaissance and Gothic palaces. The central square, Piazza San Marco, contains St. Mark’s Basilica, which is tiled with Byzantine mosaics, and the Campanile bell tower offering views of the city’s red roofs.
8. Barcelona
Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region, is known for its art and architecture. The fantastical Sagrada Família church and other modernist landmarks designed by Antoni Gaudí dot the city. Museu Picasso and Fundació Joan Miró feature modern art by their namesakes. City history museum MUHBA, includes several Roman archaeological sites.
9. Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast is a 50-kilometer stretch of coastline along the southern edge of Italy’s Sorrentine Peninsula, in the Campania region. It’s a popular holiday destination, with sheer cliffs and a rugged shoreline dotted with small beaches and pastel-colored fishing villages. The coastal road between the port city of Salerno and clifftop Sorrento winds past grand villas, terraced vineyards and cliffside lemon groves.
10. Athens
Athens is the capital of Greece. It was also at the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire. The city is still dominated by 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, a hilltop citadel topped with ancient buildings like the colonnaded Parthenon temple. The Acropolis Museum, along with the National Archaeological Museum, preserves sculptures, vases, jewelry and more from Ancient Greece.
11. Santorini
Santorini is one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. It was devastated by a volcanic eruption in the 16th century BC, forever shaping its rugged landscape. The whitewashed, cubiform houses of its 2 principal towns, Fira and Oia, cling to cliffs above an underwater caldera (crater). They overlook the sea, small islands to the west and beaches made up of black, red and white lava pebbles.
12. Valencia
The port city of Valencia lies on Spain’s southeastern coast, where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. It’s known for its City of Arts and Sciences, with futuristic structures including a planetarium, an oceanarium and an interactive museum. Valencia also has several beaches, including some within nearby Albufera Park, a wetlands reserve with a lake and walking trails.
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Cheap City Breaks Best Affordable European Destinations 2020
Do you want to travel to Europe? Are you under a small budget? The Gods of travel took care of that already. There are plenty of cheap city breaks in Europe in different affordable European destinations you can choose from.
Don’t break the bank but get the very best in spectacular views, nightlife, history, sightseeing, great beaches, people, alternative activities like a yoga retreat in Europe, or some of the best destinations for Christmas.
Read this for the top 10 safest countries in the world today, and this one for cheap travel destinations in Europe.
Are you are a student who wants to travel? Then this post is for you.
Affordable European Destinations 2020
Cheap European Breaks in Prague, Czech Republic
Porto, Affordable City in Portugal
Cheap City Breaks in Athens, Greece
City Trip to Valencia, Spain
Affordable City Break in Budapest, Hungary
Affordable City Break in Lisbon, Portugal
Istanbul, Turkey, Affordable European Destination
Cheap City Escape in Brussels, Belgium
Cheap City Break in Florence, Italy
Best City Break in Madrid, Spain
Best Cheap Trip to St. Petersburg, Russia
Cheap European Vacations in Rome, Italy
Cheap City Break in Corfu, Greece
Berlin, Germany Cheap Holiday Destination
Seville, Spain Cheap European City
Munich, Germany Cheap Holidays in Europe
Summary of Affordable European Destinations
Affordable European Destinations 2020
There is a secret list of affordable European destinations that frequent travelers know.
Countries and cities included in this list are considered a pivot point for your travel experience. Traveling through these cities gets you acquainted with the essence of Old Europe and its history.
We are here to share these secrets for the best cheap city breaks with you.
Cheap European Breaks in Prague, Czech Republic
Right in the heart of Europe, this spectacular city hides lots of secrets, even a medieval astronomical clock that seems to come from a fiction novel. Read a fascinating post for three days in Prague Itinerary.
What are the best things to do in Prague?
Old Town Square (Staromestské námestí)
Charles Bridge (Karluv most)
Prague Castle
St. Vitus Cathedral (Chrám svatého Víta)
Jewish Quarter (Josefov)
Dancing House
Prague Astronomical Clock
National Theatre (Národní Divadlo)
St. Nicholas Church (Chrám svatého Mikuláse)
When to go to Prague?
To avoid large crowds, better go to Prague in spring and early fall (March-May) when the weather is mild. Avoid the holiday seasons (Christmas, Easter).
During May there is a range of important events taking place too: the Prague Marathon, Czech Beer Festival, Prague Food Festival, Prague International Music Festival.
Prague is fantastic among all European Destinations.
Check accommodation and guided tours/tickets/passes options for Prague.
Porto, Affordable City in Portugal
A stunning coastal city with great architecture, history, food, and museums (museums are free to enter on Sundays). The city hosts the UNESCO World Heritage Ribeira District.
What are the best things to do in Porto?
Dom Luís I Bridge
Sé do Porto (Porto Cathedral)
Jardins do Palácio de Cristal (Crystal Palace Gardens)
Avenida dos Aliados (Avenue of the Allies)
Estação de São Bento (São Bento Railway Station)
Mercado do Bolhão (Bolhão Market)
Porto’s fantastic beaches
Livraria Lello & Irmão (Lello Bookstore)
Igreja de São Francisco (Church of Saint Francis)
Port Wine Tastings & Tours
Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace)
Fundação de Serralves (Serralves Foundation Complex)
Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis (National Museum Soares dos Reis)
Dragão Stadium
When to go to Porto?
From May to September the weather is warm and sunny. Some significant events happening during that time are Optimus Primavera Sound, Serralves em Festa, Festa de São João, Regata dos Rabelos, Festival Mares Vivas.
Porto is one of the best summer European destinations.
Read our post for Porto.
Here are your options for hotels and guided tours/tickets/passes.
Cheap City Breaks in Athens, Greece
There are plenty of things to do in Athens, despite Parthenon and Acropolis. Many prefer this city for two days itinerary but when you read posts like this one, this and this (all Athens section) you will understand that it is for much more.
Due to its geographical location and weather conditions, it is ideal for 10 out of 12 months.
What are the best things to do in Athens?
In short? Read this long post for Athens and things to do if you want more inspiration this post for 40 things to do in Greece and 14-day trips from Athens. You will thank us.
All parks in Athens are free to enter and churches too. Free admission museums are:
The Museum of the History of Greek Costume
The Philatelic and Postal Museum
Railway Museum of Athens
Theatrical Museum of Greece
Natural History Museum of Maroussi
Athens University History Museum
Museum of Greek Folk Instruments
Centre of Folk Art and Tradition
Hellenic Children’s Museum
Free admission holidays
6th of March – Memory of Melina Mercouri
18th of April – International Monument Day
18th of May International Museum Day
5th of June World Environment Day
European Days of Cultural Heritage (The last weekend of September)
27th of September – International Tourism Day
When for Athens?
It’s in Greece! If you avoid December and January, then all other months are fantastic to go to Athens. Even in wintertime, there are ski resorts in less than 2 hours distance from Athens (two in Peloponnese and one in Parnassos mountain). There are options for hiking, all museums are open, and food remains excellent all year long.
Check here for accommodation and available guided tours.
Athens is one of the most fabulous European destinations, as it is a pivot point for the Greek islands.
City Trip to Valencia, Spain
Affordable and easy to reach with a high-speed train from Barcelona or Madrid. A coastal city, vibrant with history and museums. It is famous for its oranges too, so taste some while there.
What are the best things to do in Valencia?
Central Market (Mercado Central)
Plaza Ayuntamiento
Cathedral (Seu)
Fine Art Museum of Valencia (Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia)
Instituto Valencia d’Arte Modern (IVAM)
Albufera Nature Park (Parque Natural de la Albufera)
La Lonja de la Seda
Valencia Beaches
Bioparc Valencia
City of the Arts and Sciences (Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias)
When it is great to go to Valencia?
April to May is best, though there are plenty of visiting in the wintertime. Keep in mind that museums operate under short ours in the winter. Critical events in that period are The Superbike World Championship, Fiesta de San Vicente Ferrer, Holy Week, Festival of Our Lady of the Forsaken.
Check staying prices and guided tours/tickets/passes options for Valencia.
Affordable City Break in Budapest, Hungary
An aspect of the castle from afar
The city is famous for its food and its baroque, neoclassical and art nouveau architecture. Budapest dates back to the Stone Age and comes with great food options!
What are the best things to do in Budapest?
Fisherman’s Bastion (Halászbástya)
Danube River
Castle Hill (Várhegy)
Széchenyi Chain Bridge (Széchenyi Lánchíd)
Heroes’ Square (Hosök Tere)
St. Stephen’s Basilica (Svent István Bazilika)
Buda Castle (Budai vár)
Matthias Church (Mátyás-Templom)
Dohány Street Synagogue (Dohány Utcai Zsinagóga)
Gellért Hill (Gellért-Hegy)
Hungarian State Opera House (Magyar Állami Operaház)
Hungarian Parliament (Országház)
House of Terror Museum (Terror Háza Múzeum)
Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum (Sziklakórház Atombunker Múzeum)
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
Legenda Sightseeing Boats
Thermal Baths
When is it fantastic to be in Budapest?
March to May and September to November is best. That is if you want to avoid huge crowds of tourists (in summertime). The weather is generally mild. Special events happening during these months are:
March to May: Budapest Dance Festival, Macaron Day, Budapest Spring Festival, Budapest100, Rosalia Festival, OTP Bank Gourmet Festival, Budapest Beer Week.
September to November: Jewish Cultural Festival, Budapest Wine Festival, Sweet Days Chocolate, and Candy Festival, Oktoberfest Budapest, Design Week Budapest, Budapest Christmas Markets.
Here is Budapest accommodation options & tours.
Affordable City Break in Lisbon, Portugal
Belem Tower
The city offers at a fraction of the cost whatever you expect to find in a European city. This is another city that emits mystery from Old-World, despite the growth of the modern building. Read this insider’s guide for things to do in Lisbon.
What are the best things to do in Lisbon?
Alfama
Belem
Sintra
Torre de Belem and Monument to the Discoveries
Cascais
Feira da Ladra
Santa Justa Elevator (Elevador de Santa Justa)
St. George’s Castle (Castelo de Sao Jorge)
National Tile Museum (Museu Nacional do Azulejo)
Gulbenkian Museum (Museu Calouste Gulbenkian)
Monastery of St Jerome
Oceanarium (Oceanario de Lisboa)
Taste of Lisboa Food Tours
Lisbon By Boat
Tram 28
When is it best to visit Lisbon?
March to May and September to October is ideal, not excluding other months, too, of course. From March to early June, these events take place: Lisbon Half Marathon, Lisbon Fish & Flavours, Music Days in Belem, IndieLisboa, Festival de Sintra, Out Jazz Festival. On the other hand, the MOTEL X – Lisbon International Film Festival happens in September, while the Out Jazz Festival continues too (May to September).
Read our posts for Lisbon and Lisbon food, Cascais, Sintra, Fatima. There are plenty of day trips from Lisbon to consider.
Book your accommodation early and allow time for guided tours.
Lisbon and the nearby cities make it another great spot among all European destinations.
Istanbul, Turkey, Affordable European Destination
A jewel of the Orient. A city of thousands of secrets and legends, with different locations that drive your mind to thousands of mystical stories.
Herbs & spices, Bosporus, belly dancing, fantastic architecture, and all kinds of landmarks. Istanbul will fill your days with many things while acting as a pivot point for many nearby cities.
It is famous for Agia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, but that is just a fraction of the things to see and do. Read the post from our trip there. For what to eat in Istanbul, read this.
What are the best things to do in Istanbul?
Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii)
Grand Bazaar (Kapaliçarsi)
Süleymaniye Mosque (Süleymaniye Camii)
Taksim Square
Ortaköy
Hagia Sophia Museum (Ayasofya Müzesi)
Istanbul Archaeological Museums (Istanbul Arkeoloji Müzeleri)
Topkapi Palace Museum (Topkapi Sarayi Müzesi)
Istanbul Modern Art Museum
Chora Museum (Kariye Müzesi)
Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnici)
Dolmanbahçe Palace
Galata Tower (Galata Kulesi)
When it is amazing to visit Istanbul?
Best go there from September to November and from March to May. In the first period, you will have the opportunity to attend these too: Contemporary Istanbul, Istanbul International Puppet Festival, Akbank Jazz Festival, Istanbul Theatre Festival.
In the March to May period, these things happen at the Istanbul Film Festival, Istanbul Music Festival.
For hotels in Istanbul, check these options as well as for guided tours.
Cheap City Escape in Brussels, Belgium
If you crave for some delicious chocolate, then you can visit Brussels even for one day. Take the train from Paris or Amsterdam and savor all these from kiosks you will find in all streets.
Restaurants will be pricey, so no need to pay more for chocolate than needed. There are lots of museums and don’t forget that this is a multicultural & multilingual country.
People here speak Dutch, French & English, of course.
What are the best things to do in Brussels?
Manneken Pis
Grand-Place
St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral
Royal Museum of the Army and Military History
Palais de Justice
Mini-Europe
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Musical Instruments Museum
Atomium
Horta Museum
Belgian Comic Strip Center
Cantillon Brewery
When is it nice to be in Brussels?
March to May and September to October is best. In the first case, because it is Springtime while in the second case, prices drop significantly, while the weather stays mild enough.
Check Brussels accommodation prices. Here are the tour options.
Cheap City Break in Florence, Italy
Have we been to Florence, Italy? Yes, twice. The first one was as part of a road trip that involved crossing Europe to the UK driving at the North.
The second one was as part of another road trip getting from the UK to Greece from the South part fo Europe!!! Read this excellent post for Florence (Firenze).
We have traveled to many cities in Italy (including Sicily island). Read the post for things to do in Sicily.
What are the best things to do in Florence?
Piazzale Michelangelo
Ponte Vecchio
Piazza della Signoria
Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore)
Uffizi Gallery (Galleria degli Uffizi)
Baptistry (Battistero)
Galleria dell’Accademia
Palazzo Pitti
Basilica di Santa Croce
Giotto’s Bell Tower (Campanile di Giotto)
Boboli Gardens (Giardino di Boboli)
When it is most nice to visit Florence?
Preferably from May to September. Lots of sunshine, but you need to search thoroughly for accommodation as in touristy places prices get high.
There is no need to stay in, such though as the city is easy to walk. You can quickly get into the historical center with public transportation.
Either way, you will walk all the historical center to see the things mentioned above.
Check this for staying in Florence and all the tickets & passes options.
Florence is one of the best cultural European destinations, that is seen in video games.
Best City Break in Madrid, Spain
There are so many plaza’s (Madrid is Spain’s largest city) that are free to the public. You can spend days just visiting each other.
However, Madrid is far more than that. Read our post for things to do in Madrid and check the list below too.
What are the best things to do in Madrid?
Plaza Mayor
Gateway of the Sun (Puerta del Sol)
Plaza de Cibeles
El Rastro Market
Temple of Debod
Retiro Park (Parque del Retiro)
Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real)
Prado Museum (Museo Nacional del Prado)
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Mercado San Miguel
Sorolla Museum
Bernabéu Stadium
Queen Sofia Arts Center
When is it excellent to visit Madrid?
The March to May and September to November rule holds for Madrid too. The weather temperature is the main reason for this. Summer in Madrid is scorching due to the city’s geographical location. In Autumn, you can attend the Autumn Festival.
Here are the Madrid lodging prices & tours.
Best Cheap Trip to St. Petersburg, Russia
Russia is a destination where you will get reasonable prices if you book early. Most people will visit Moscow, St. Petersburg, or both on a trip.
Moscow is great for New Year’s Eve, too, while St. Petersburg offers an entirely different experience.
What are the best things to do in St. Petersburg?
Hermitage Museum and the Winter Palace
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
Grand Market Russia Interactive Museum
St. Isaac’s Cathedral
Summer Garden
Peterhof Palace & Garden
Russian Museum
Yusupov Palace
The Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Kronstadt
Chapel of St. Xenia of St. Petersburg
Yelagin Island
When is it great to visit St. Petersburg?
Avoid winter. Better to visit from June to September. Hot events taking place are White Nights, International Festival of Choral Art, International Early Music Festival.
Winter is cheaper, but lots of activities are not happening, and cold in Russia is rather extreme.
Check the best accommodation options and guided tours/ticket/passes options for St. Petersburg.
Cheap European Vacations in Rome, Italy
The famous Vatican stairs: Bramante Staircase
The city of Rome is a living, walk-through museum. It is an unbelievable destination suitable for all seasons (not so good when rains fall but still beautiful).
We have been multiple times in Rome with kids or not. It is suitable for going without kids too. Prepare for lots of walking as a car is useless in the vast historical center which covers most of the city of Rome.
What are the best things to do in Rome?
Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi)
Church of San Luigi Dei Francesi
Santa Maria Della Vittoria
Ancient Appian Way
Trastevere
Basilica di San Clemente
Piazza Navona
Gianicolo Hill
Campo de’ Fiori
Porta Portese
Spanish Steps
Musei Capitolini
St. Peter’s Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro)
Pantheon
Colosseum (Colosseo)
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Roman Forum (Foro Romano)
Palatine Hill
Galleria Borghese
Gruppo Storico Romano Gladiator School
When is it wonderful to visit Rome?
Prices are lower from October to April. The weather is hot in summer, but Rome has free water fountains all over the city, and you will be amazed by the colors of the city with summer light.
You can find lots of affordable accommodations outside of the historical center, but it will still be close to it, so no worries. Better to go there with the sun than rain.
The cold will not be an issue with all the walking (if you plan for winter). Food is affordable if you avoid tourist restaurants.
Check here for where to stay in Rome and all tours with a guide and skip the line tickets.
Cheap City Break in Corfu, Greece
Corfu is a contradictory island, suitable for many different tastes. One of its sides/coasts has lots of beaches while the other one is rocky.
The best beaches will be revealed by the locals when they like you, so make sure they do. This post will be somewhat informative for you.
The islands hold the essence from the Venetian history, and you will notice that in the architecture of its capital.
What are the best things to do in Corfu?
All the beaches
Paleokastritsa Monastery (and beach)
Corfu Donkey Rescue
Church of Saint Spyridon
Corfu Museum of Asian Art
Achillion Palace & Museum
Palaio Frourio (Old Fortress)
Aqualand (lots of fun)
When is it superb to visit Corfu?
Summertime is the best season. In case you want to hit the lowest prices ever then visit Corfu from April to May and September to November.
Corfu is in the West part of Greece, and you can encounter lots of rain during those times. In case you can be there in Orthodox Easter time, you will see lots of local customs happening.
Here is where to stay in Corfu and guided tours.
Berlin, Germany Cheap Holiday Destination
Berlin is a somewhat controversial city with extreme nightlife. If you are after nightlife, then it won’t be very cheap. Many other things come at really affordable prices.
Here is a post with ideas for three days in Berlin and another one for five days in Germany.
What are the best things to do in Berlin?
Brandenburg Gate
Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Potsdamer Platz
Tiergarten
The topography of Terror
East Side (Wall) Gallery
Reichstag
Museum Island
Pergamonmuseum
Zoologischer Garten Berlin
Checkpoint Charlie
TV Tower
Charlottenburg Palace
When is it thrilling to visit Berlin?
From May to September, you can additionally attend these events: Formula E ePrix Championship, Carnival of Cultures, Fete de la Musique, Berlin Fashion Week, Lesbian and Gay City Festival, International Berlin Beer Festival, Berlin Marathon.
Berlin is at the center of Germany but also in the North of Europe so that any other months will be rather cold.
Find here the Berlin lodging options & tickets for excellent tours and landmarks.
Seville, Spain Cheap European City
With hotels moving around the USD100 per night, this city is affordable too. There are hostels and such if you want to lower the accommodation fees.
There are lots of parks, promenade locations, museums, bull-fights, and tasty food. See more great places to visit in Spain.
What are the best things to do in Seville?
La Carbonerí
Guadalquivir River Cruise
Metropol Parasol
Museum of Fine Arts
Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza
Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium
Torre del Oro
Isla Mágica
When it is great to visit Seville?
Better to visit from March to May due to mild temperatures. The famous events of Semana Santa and Feria de Abril, happen in these months.
Where to stay in Seville? Check here. What do in Seville? Click here.
Munich, Germany Cheap Holidays in Europe
Munich maybe not the first destination that comes in your mind when you plan to visit Europe, but it is a great one.
You can read our experiences in Munich from here, here and here. By the way, beers and food are fantastic.
What are the best things to do in Munich?
English Garden
Church of Our Lady
Viktualienmarkt
Nymphenburg Palace Gardens
Biergarten am Chinesischen Turm
St. Michael’s Church
Marienplatz
St. Peter’s Church
Deutsches Museum
Residenz Royal Palace
Old Picture Gallery
Augustiner-Keller
Bayerische Staatsoper Opera House
Nymphenburg Palace Museum
Modern Picture Gallery
When is it amazing to visit Munich?
March to May is best, though the weather may get a bit chilly. Things are happening in the summertime, but there are lots of crowds too.
Check for accommodation in Munich and all the tours & passes
Summary of Affordable European Destinations
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Cheap City Breaks Best Affordable European Destinations 2020
Do you want to travel to Europe? Are you under a small budget? The Gods of travel took care of that already. There are plenty of cheap city breaks in Europe in different affordable European destinations you can choose from.
Don’t break the bank but get the very best in spectacular views, nightlife, history, sightseeing, great beaches, people, alternative activities like a yoga retreat in Europe, or some of the best destinations for Christmas.
Read this for the top 10 safest countries in the world today, and this one for cheap travel destinations in Europe.
Are you are a student who wants to travel? Then this post is for you.
Affordable European Destinations 2020
Cheap European Breaks in Prague, Czech Republic
Porto, Affordable City in Portugal
Cheap City Breaks in Athens, Greece
City Trip to Valencia, Spain
Affordable City Break in Budapest, Hungary
Affordable City Break in Lisbon, Portugal
Istanbul, Turkey, Affordable European Destination
Cheap City Escape in Brussels, Belgium
Cheap City Break in Florence, Italy
Best City Break in Madrid, Spain
Best Cheap Trip to St. Petersburg, Russia
Cheap European Vacations in Rome, Italy
Cheap City Break in Corfu, Greece
Berlin, Germany Cheap Holiday Destination
Seville, Spain Cheap European City
Munich, Germany Cheap Holidays in Europe
Summary of Affordable European Destinations
Affordable European Destinations 2020
There is a secret list of affordable European destinations that frequent travelers know.
Countries and cities included in this list are considered a pivot point for your travel experience. Traveling through these cities gets you acquainted with the essence of Old Europe and its history.
We are here to share these secrets for the best cheap city breaks with you.
Cheap European Breaks in Prague, Czech Republic
Right in the heart of Europe, this spectacular city hides lots of secrets, even a medieval astronomical clock that seems to come from a fiction novel. Read a fascinating post for three days in Prague Itinerary.
What are the best things to do in Prague?
Old Town Square (Staromestské námestí)
Charles Bridge (Karluv most)
Prague Castle
St. Vitus Cathedral (Chrám svatého Víta)
Jewish Quarter (Josefov)
Dancing House
Prague Astronomical Clock
National Theatre (Národní Divadlo)
St. Nicholas Church (Chrám svatého Mikuláse)
When to go to Prague?
To avoid large crowds, better go to Prague in spring and early fall (March-May) when the weather is mild. Avoid the holiday seasons (Christmas, Easter).
During May there is a range of important events taking place too: the Prague Marathon, Czech Beer Festival, Prague Food Festival, Prague International Music Festival.
Prague is fantastic among all European Destinations.
Check accommodation and guided tours/tickets/passes options for Prague.
Porto, Affordable City in Portugal
A stunning coastal city with great architecture, history, food, and museums (museums are free to enter on Sundays). The city hosts the UNESCO World Heritage Ribeira District.
What are the best things to do in Porto?
Dom Luís I Bridge
Sé do Porto (Porto Cathedral)
Jardins do Palácio de Cristal (Crystal Palace Gardens)
Avenida dos Aliados (Avenue of the Allies)
Estação de São Bento (São Bento Railway Station)
Mercado do Bolhão (Bolhão Market)
Porto’s fantastic beaches
Livraria Lello & Irmão (Lello Bookstore)
Igreja de São Francisco (Church of Saint Francis)
Port Wine Tastings & Tours
Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace)
Fundação de Serralves (Serralves Foundation Complex)
Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis (National Museum Soares dos Reis)
Dragão Stadium
When to go to Porto?
From May to September the weather is warm and sunny. Some significant events happening during that time are Optimus Primavera Sound, Serralves em Festa, Festa de São João, Regata dos Rabelos, Festival Mares Vivas.
Porto is one of the best summer European destinations.
Read our post for Porto.
Here are your options for hotels and guided tours/tickets/passes.
Cheap City Breaks in Athens, Greece
There are plenty of things to do in Athens, despite Parthenon and Acropolis. Many prefer this city for two days itinerary but when you read posts like this one, this and this (all Athens section) you will understand that it is for much more.
Due to its geographical location and weather conditions, it is ideal for 10 out of 12 months.
What are the best things to do in Athens?
In short? Read this long post for Athens and things to do if you want more inspiration this post for 40 things to do in Greece and 14-day trips from Athens. You will thank us.
All parks in Athens are free to enter and churches too. Free admission museums are:
The Museum of the History of Greek Costume
The Philatelic and Postal Museum
Railway Museum of Athens
Theatrical Museum of Greece
Natural History Museum of Maroussi
Athens University History Museum
Museum of Greek Folk Instruments
Centre of Folk Art and Tradition
Hellenic Children’s Museum
Free admission holidays
6th of March – Memory of Melina Mercouri
18th of April – International Monument Day
18th of May International Museum Day
5th of June World Environment Day
European Days of Cultural Heritage (The last weekend of September)
27th of September – International Tourism Day
When for Athens?
It’s in Greece! If you avoid December and January, then all other months are fantastic to go to Athens. Even in wintertime, there are ski resorts in less than 2 hours distance from Athens (two in Peloponnese and one in Parnassos mountain). There are options for hiking, all museums are open, and food remains excellent all year long.
Check here for accommodation and available guided tours.
Athens is one of the most fabulous European destinations, as it is a pivot point for the Greek islands.
City Trip to Valencia, Spain
Affordable and easy to reach with a high-speed train from Barcelona or Madrid. A coastal city, vibrant with history and museums. It is famous for its oranges too, so taste some while there.
What are the best things to do in Valencia?
Central Market (Mercado Central)
Plaza Ayuntamiento
Cathedral (Seu)
Fine Art Museum of Valencia (Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia)
Instituto Valencia d’Arte Modern (IVAM)
Albufera Nature Park (Parque Natural de la Albufera)
La Lonja de la Seda
Valencia Beaches
Bioparc Valencia
City of the Arts and Sciences (Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias)
When it is great to go to Valencia?
April to May is best, though there are plenty of visiting in the wintertime. Keep in mind that museums operate under short ours in the winter. Critical events in that period are The Superbike World Championship, Fiesta de San Vicente Ferrer, Holy Week, Festival of Our Lady of the Forsaken.
Check staying prices and guided tours/tickets/passes options for Valencia.
Affordable City Break in Budapest, Hungary
An aspect of the castle from afar
The city is famous for its food and its baroque, neoclassical and art nouveau architecture. Budapest dates back to the Stone Age and comes with great food options!
What are the best things to do in Budapest?
Fisherman’s Bastion (Halászbástya)
Danube River
Castle Hill (Várhegy)
Széchenyi Chain Bridge (Széchenyi Lánchíd)
Heroes’ Square (Hosök Tere)
St. Stephen’s Basilica (Svent István Bazilika)
Buda Castle (Budai vár)
Matthias Church (Mátyás-Templom)
Dohány Street Synagogue (Dohány Utcai Zsinagóga)
Gellért Hill (Gellért-Hegy)
Hungarian State Opera House (Magyar Állami Operaház)
Hungarian Parliament (Országház)
House of Terror Museum (Terror Háza Múzeum)
Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum (Sziklakórház Atombunker Múzeum)
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
Legenda Sightseeing Boats
Thermal Baths
When is it fantastic to be in Budapest?
March to May and September to November is best. That is if you want to avoid huge crowds of tourists (in summertime). The weather is generally mild. Special events happening during these months are:
March to May: Budapest Dance Festival, Macaron Day, Budapest Spring Festival, Budapest100, Rosalia Festival, OTP Bank Gourmet Festival, Budapest Beer Week.
September to November: Jewish Cultural Festival, Budapest Wine Festival, Sweet Days Chocolate, and Candy Festival, Oktoberfest Budapest, Design Week Budapest, Budapest Christmas Markets.
Here is Budapest accommodation options & tours.
Affordable City Break in Lisbon, Portugal
Belem Tower
The city offers at a fraction of the cost whatever you expect to find in a European city. This is another city that emits mystery from Old-World, despite the growth of the modern building. Read this insider’s guide for things to do in Lisbon.
What are the best things to do in Lisbon?
Alfama
Belem
Sintra
Torre de Belem and Monument to the Discoveries
Cascais
Feira da Ladra
Santa Justa Elevator (Elevador de Santa Justa)
St. George’s Castle (Castelo de Sao Jorge)
National Tile Museum (Museu Nacional do Azulejo)
Gulbenkian Museum (Museu Calouste Gulbenkian)
Monastery of St Jerome
Oceanarium (Oceanario de Lisboa)
Taste of Lisboa Food Tours
Lisbon By Boat
Tram 28
When is it best to visit Lisbon?
March to May and September to October is ideal, not excluding other months, too, of course. From March to early June, these events take place: Lisbon Half Marathon, Lisbon Fish & Flavours, Music Days in Belem, IndieLisboa, Festival de Sintra, Out Jazz Festival. On the other hand, the MOTEL X – Lisbon International Film Festival happens in September, while the Out Jazz Festival continues too (May to September).
Read our posts for Lisbon and Lisbon food, Cascais, Sintra, Fatima. There are plenty of day trips from Lisbon to consider.
Book your accommodation early and allow time for guided tours.
Lisbon and the nearby cities make it another great spot among all European destinations.
Istanbul, Turkey, Affordable European Destination
A jewel of the Orient. A city of thousands of secrets and legends, with different locations that drive your mind to thousands of mystical stories.
Herbs & spices, Bosporus, belly dancing, fantastic architecture, and all kinds of landmarks. Istanbul will fill your days with many things while acting as a pivot point for many nearby cities.
It is famous for Agia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, but that is just a fraction of the things to see and do. Read the post from our trip there. For what to eat in Istanbul, read this.
What are the best things to do in Istanbul?
Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii)
Grand Bazaar (Kapaliçarsi)
Süleymaniye Mosque (Süleymaniye Camii)
Taksim Square
Ortaköy
Hagia Sophia Museum (Ayasofya Müzesi)
Istanbul Archaeological Museums (Istanbul Arkeoloji Müzeleri)
Topkapi Palace Museum (Topkapi Sarayi Müzesi)
Istanbul Modern Art Museum
Chora Museum (Kariye Müzesi)
Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnici)
Dolmanbahçe Palace
Galata Tower (Galata Kulesi)
When it is amazing to visit Istanbul?
Best go there from September to November and from March to May. In the first period, you will have the opportunity to attend these too: Contemporary Istanbul, Istanbul International Puppet Festival, Akbank Jazz Festival, Istanbul Theatre Festival.
In the March to May period, these things happen at the Istanbul Film Festival, Istanbul Music Festival.
For hotels in Istanbul, check these options as well as for guided tours.
Cheap City Escape in Brussels, Belgium
If you crave for some delicious chocolate, then you can visit Brussels even for one day. Take the train from Paris or Amsterdam and savor all these from kiosks you will find in all streets.
Restaurants will be pricey, so no need to pay more for chocolate than needed. There are lots of museums and don’t forget that this is a multicultural & multilingual country.
People here speak Dutch, French & English, of course.
What are the best things to do in Brussels?
Manneken Pis
Grand-Place
St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral
Royal Museum of the Army and Military History
Palais de Justice
Mini-Europe
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Musical Instruments Museum
Atomium
Horta Museum
Belgian Comic Strip Center
Cantillon Brewery
When is it nice to be in Brussels?
March to May and September to October is best. In the first case, because it is Springtime while in the second case, prices drop significantly, while the weather stays mild enough.
Check Brussels accommodation prices. Here are the tour options.
Cheap City Break in Florence, Italy
Have we been to Florence, Italy? Yes, twice. The first one was as part of a road trip that involved crossing Europe to the UK driving at the North.
The second one was as part of another road trip getting from the UK to Greece from the South part fo Europe!!! Read this excellent post for Florence (Firenze).
We have traveled to many cities in Italy (including Sicily island). Read the post for things to do in Sicily.
What are the best things to do in Florence?
Piazzale Michelangelo
Ponte Vecchio
Piazza della Signoria
Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore)
Uffizi Gallery (Galleria degli Uffizi)
Baptistry (Battistero)
Galleria dell’Accademia
Palazzo Pitti
Basilica di Santa Croce
Giotto’s Bell Tower (Campanile di Giotto)
Boboli Gardens (Giardino di Boboli)
When it is most nice to visit Florence?
Preferably from May to September. Lots of sunshine, but you need to search thoroughly for accommodation as in touristy places prices get high.
There is no need to stay in, such though as the city is easy to walk. You can quickly get into the historical center with public transportation.
Either way, you will walk all the historical center to see the things mentioned above.
Check this for staying in Florence and all the tickets & passes options.
Florence is one of the best cultural European destinations, that is seen in video games.
Best City Break in Madrid, Spain
There are so many plaza’s (Madrid is Spain’s largest city) that are free to the public. You can spend days just visiting each other.
However, Madrid is far more than that. Read our post for things to do in Madrid and check the list below too.
What are the best things to do in Madrid?
Plaza Mayor
Gateway of the Sun (Puerta del Sol)
Plaza de Cibeles
El Rastro Market
Temple of Debod
Retiro Park (Parque del Retiro)
Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real)
Prado Museum (Museo Nacional del Prado)
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Mercado San Miguel
Sorolla Museum
Bernabéu Stadium
Queen Sofia Arts Center
When is it excellent to visit Madrid?
The March to May and September to November rule holds for Madrid too. The weather temperature is the main reason for this. Summer in Madrid is scorching due to the city’s geographical location. In Autumn, you can attend the Autumn Festival.
Here are the Madrid lodging prices & tours.
Best Cheap Trip to St. Petersburg, Russia
Russia is a destination where you will get reasonable prices if you book early. Most people will visit Moscow, St. Petersburg, or both on a trip.
Moscow is great for New Year’s Eve, too, while St. Petersburg offers an entirely different experience.
What are the best things to do in St. Petersburg?
Hermitage Museum and the Winter Palace
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
Grand Market Russia Interactive Museum
St. Isaac’s Cathedral
Summer Garden
Peterhof Palace & Garden
Russian Museum
Yusupov Palace
The Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Kronstadt
Chapel of St. Xenia of St. Petersburg
Yelagin Island
When is it great to visit St. Petersburg?
Avoid winter. Better to visit from June to September. Hot events taking place are White Nights, International Festival of Choral Art, International Early Music Festival.
Winter is cheaper, but lots of activities are not happening, and cold in Russia is rather extreme.
Check the best accommodation options and guided tours/ticket/passes options for St. Petersburg.
Cheap European Vacations in Rome, Italy
The famous Vatican stairs: Bramante Staircase
The city of Rome is a living, walk-through museum. It is an unbelievable destination suitable for all seasons (not so good when rains fall but still beautiful).
We have been multiple times in Rome with kids or not. It is suitable for going without kids too. Prepare for lots of walking as a car is useless in the vast historical center which covers most of the city of Rome.
What are the best things to do in Rome?
Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi)
Church of San Luigi Dei Francesi
Santa Maria Della Vittoria
Ancient Appian Way
Trastevere
Basilica di San Clemente
Piazza Navona
Gianicolo Hill
Campo de’ Fiori
Porta Portese
Spanish Steps
Musei Capitolini
St. Peter’s Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro)
Pantheon
Colosseum (Colosseo)
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Roman Forum (Foro Romano)
Palatine Hill
Galleria Borghese
Gruppo Storico Romano Gladiator School
When is it wonderful to visit Rome?
Prices are lower from October to April. The weather is hot in summer, but Rome has free water fountains all over the city, and you will be amazed by the colors of the city with summer light.
You can find lots of affordable accommodations outside of the historical center, but it will still be close to it, so no worries. Better to go there with the sun than rain.
The cold will not be an issue with all the walking (if you plan for winter). Food is affordable if you avoid tourist restaurants.
Check here for where to stay in Rome and all tours with a guide and skip the line tickets.
Cheap City Break in Corfu, Greece
Corfu is a contradictory island, suitable for many different tastes. One of its sides/coasts has lots of beaches while the other one is rocky.
The best beaches will be revealed by the locals when they like you, so make sure they do. This post will be somewhat informative for you.
The islands hold the essence from the Venetian history, and you will notice that in the architecture of its capital.
What are the best things to do in Corfu?
All the beaches
Paleokastritsa Monastery (and beach)
Corfu Donkey Rescue
Church of Saint Spyridon
Corfu Museum of Asian Art
Achillion Palace & Museum
Palaio Frourio (Old Fortress)
Aqualand (lots of fun)
When is it superb to visit Corfu?
Summertime is the best season. In case you want to hit the lowest prices ever then visit Corfu from April to May and September to November.
Corfu is in the West part of Greece, and you can encounter lots of rain during those times. In case you can be there in Orthodox Easter time, you will see lots of local customs happening.
Here is where to stay in Corfu and guided tours.
Berlin, Germany Cheap Holiday Destination
Berlin is a somewhat controversial city with extreme nightlife. If you are after nightlife, then it won’t be very cheap. Many other things come at really affordable prices.
Here is a post with ideas for three days in Berlin and another one for five days in Germany.
What are the best things to do in Berlin?
Brandenburg Gate
Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Potsdamer Platz
Tiergarten
The topography of Terror
East Side (Wall) Gallery
Reichstag
Museum Island
Pergamonmuseum
Zoologischer Garten Berlin
Checkpoint Charlie
TV Tower
Charlottenburg Palace
When is it thrilling to visit Berlin?
From May to September, you can additionally attend these events: Formula E ePrix Championship, Carnival of Cultures, Fete de la Musique, Berlin Fashion Week, Lesbian and Gay City Festival, International Berlin Beer Festival, Berlin Marathon.
Berlin is at the center of Germany but also in the North of Europe so that any other months will be rather cold.
Find here the Berlin lodging options & tickets for excellent tours and landmarks.
Seville, Spain Cheap European City
With hotels moving around the USD100 per night, this city is affordable too. There are hostels and such if you want to lower the accommodation fees.
There are lots of parks, promenade locations, museums, bull-fights, and tasty food. See more great places to visit in Spain.
What are the best things to do in Seville?
La Carbonerí
Guadalquivir River Cruise
Metropol Parasol
Museum of Fine Arts
Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza
Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium
Torre del Oro
Isla Mágica
When it is great to visit Seville?
Better to visit from March to May due to mild temperatures. The famous events of Semana Santa and Feria de Abril, happen in these months.
Where to stay in Seville? Check here. What do in Seville? Click here.
Munich, Germany Cheap Holidays in Europe
Munich maybe not the first destination that comes in your mind when you plan to visit Europe, but it is a great one.
You can read our experiences in Munich from here, here and here. By the way, beers and food are fantastic.
What are the best things to do in Munich?
English Garden
Church of Our Lady
Viktualienmarkt
Nymphenburg Palace Gardens
Biergarten am Chinesischen Turm
St. Michael’s Church
Marienplatz
St. Peter’s Church
Deutsches Museum
Residenz Royal Palace
Old Picture Gallery
Augustiner-Keller
Bayerische Staatsoper Opera House
Nymphenburg Palace Museum
Modern Picture Gallery
When is it amazing to visit Munich?
March to May is best, though the weather may get a bit chilly. Things are happening in the summertime, but there are lots of crowds too.
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Summary of Affordable European Destinations
As you see, there are lots and lots of places to visit. This list will expand more in the following days, so make sure you subscribe to it!
Traveling is fun, and budget or/and affordable traveling is preferred by many.
Have fun!
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What to Do If You Are in Menorca.
Best Time to Visit MenorcaHow to Travel in MenorcaWhat to Do in Menorca – Best Places to Visit
You can visit one of the beautiful and unspoiled island-city in Spain, Menorca effortlessly and affordably with bespoke car hire services.
If a tourist brochure says, Menorca has turquoise water, warm sunsets by glistening sand, most amazing food, euphoric nightlife, and gentle landscapes – then believe it and visit this island for your next holiday without much ado. Menorca is great for family and couples. But it is also ideal for water babies, friends, and terrific solo trippers looking for budget-friendly places to visit in Spain scooter rental Menorca .
If you are new to Spain and are not sure what to do and where to visit in Menorca, then we shall help you with that. Read on.
The island comes to life in the Spring season when the almond blossom is full-fledged making the city perfect for sight-seeing and photography. However, you can visit anytime between May and October for a beach holiday, challenging activities, and bird watching.
Menorca car hire services make touring smart and seamless. You can now rent a car in Menorca at the Mahon Airport, turn the key in, and let the adventure begin. Because it is a popular tourist destination, traveling is made completely safe by many professional car rental companies in Menorca. In fact, if you are solo tripping, you can save money with scooter rental options rent a car Menorca airport .
Menorca is good for activities like cycling, scooter riding, and walking as it offers great views of the surrounding landscapes. It is also good for hiking and cultural tripping. If you are a water person, then you will love the island for its water-sports activities like kayaking, diving, swimming, snorkeling, sailing, and paddleboarding .
You can also rent a 125/125 CC bike in Menorca and spend your mornings riding around the quaint towns of Mahon and Ciutadella.
Select Few Places to Visit in Menorca:
Cami de Cavalls
Los Delfines AquaPark
Necropolis Caves
Menorca Cheese Museum
S’ Albufera National Park
Cala Mitjana Beach
Cova d’en Xoroi
Binicars has a fleet of exclusive cars for hire in Menorca. You can ask the company’s suggestion for more beautiful places to visit in the city, as their business goes back to the 1980s. Have a splendid trip rent a car Mahon airport .
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