Spain is a nation that is well suited to travel on the road, its landscapes so different satisfy both those who want to go to the sea, and those who prefer a more inland trip.We thought to a possible on the road to the north of Spain, a trip that will touch Bilbao, Santander, Valladolid and will end in Madrid, a trip that will begin with the sea, will continue with green meadows and mountains, and will end in the Spanish capital.
STOP 1: BILBAO
Counting that doing a road of ten days with four total stops, you have about 2 and a half days to each city, things to do are to choosen very carefully. In Bilbao you definitely can not miss: the Guggenheim Museum, the Fine Arts Museum, the Casco Viejo (it means the old town), the Basilica de Begoña, the Cathedral of Santiago and the Mercado de la Ribera.
WHERE TO STAY IN BILBAO
Ganbara Hostel: one of the most central hostels in Bilbao, family managed, offers a total of 62 beds and the prices starting from 22.50 EUR per night.
BBK Bilbao Good Hostel: just 5 minutes from the metro station Bolueta, this hostel is run by people with disabilities, offering impeccable service. Prices from 22:30 EUR per night.
STOP 2: SANTANDER
The second stop of our Spanish on the road, is Santander, just over an hour from Bilbao. Seaside town, where you absolutely must take a stroll along the promenade, passing in front of the Postal Palace, the Calderón Pier where there is the installation of statues los Raqueros and Magdalena Palace, the former summer residence of the kings of Spain.
WHERE TO STAY IN SANTANDER
Hostal Cabo Mayor: a boutique hostel that also offers bike hire and scooter 125 to better visit the city.
STOP 3: VALLADOLID
Surely once you arrived in Valladolid you must go and see the Plaza Mayor, then take some time to the cathedral and for the whole part of the university.
WHERE TO STAY IN VALLADOLID
Zentral Hotel Parque: 128 double and 58 singles divided into 9 floors, with parking, which is great because our trip is on four wheels. Prices from 32.19 Euros per night.
STOP 4: MADRID
Madrid is wonderful, and it welcomes you in all its grandeur of the metropolis and capital, it would be enough 1 of the 7 reasons to visit Madrid, that we have written in this article, to convince you that it is the right place to end this road trip in Spain.
With El Prado Museum, Retiro Park, the Royal Palace and the Puerta del Sol, there are plenty of things to see.
WHERE TO STAY IN MADRID
Cat's Hostel in Madrid: in a seventeenth century palace, was born this hostel, which is characterized by the completely renovated rooms and free breakfast always included in the price. Prices from 14.73 Euros.
U Hostels: the first luxury hostel in Madrid at very competitive prices. Modern design in one of the best areas of the city, with dorms and private rooms, a kitchen and a restaurant available. Prices from 22:16 EUR per night.
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