Spain to Edinburgh

Being a capital and largest city of Spain, Madrid is well-known for its cultural and artistic heritage. The city is a best example of ancient beauty and its El Prado museum lures large number of travellers from all over the country. Madrid also boasts of the liveliest and most vibrant night-life in the world. Average population of the city is almost 3.3 million with a metro area population of around 6.5 million. The city is situated to the north-east region of terrestrial centre of the Iberian Peninsula, in the middle of the Spanish central Castillian plateau, at an average altitude of approximately 650m. Almost all famous and attractive tourist areas are located in the centre of the city which includes Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Palacio Real, and Plaza de Colón. Some of the major streets in Madrid include the Gran Via, Alcalá Street, and Paseo de la Castellana and so on. The city houses the main headquarters of the World Tourism Organization (WTO), linking to the United Nations Organization (UN), the SEGIB, the Organization of Ibero-American States (OEI), and the Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB). It also hosts most of the international institutions regulators of Spain that include the Standing Committee of the Association of Spanish Language Academies, headquarters of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), the Cervantes Institute and the Foundation of Urgent Spanish (Fundéu). Some of the famous museums in the city include Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Royal Palace of Madrid, National Archaeological Museum of Spain, National Museum of Natural Sciences, Monastery of Las Descalzas Reales, Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando and so on. These all make it a wonderful tourist destination. Travellers can find endless numbers of fun related activities which include Tapas bars, cocktail bars, clubs, jazz lounges, live music venues, flamenco theatres and so on. MakeMyTrip.com is one of the famous online travel portals which provide all kind of travel related services online. You can book air tickets online which will save your time. Customers will get numerous beneficial deals online and you can choose the best offer for your family and friends.

The capital of Scotland and the second largest city after Glasgow, Edinburgh is undeniably one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Often called as the Athens of the North, this wonderful city is blessed with mountainous landscapes, tall trees, wonderful flower gardens, gurgling rivers and stunning lochs. Here, there are many attractions that can keep tourists engaged for days. Some of which are the Water of Leith - a trout stream, Arthur's Seat - an extinguished volcano, Calton Hill - a viewpoint and Duddingston Loch - the ideal place for bird-watching in Scotland. Edinburgh is divided into many districts, and some of the most popular ones are Leith, Stockbridge and Canonmills, New Town, Old Town, and Portobello. Old Town and New Town, both listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, are dotted with historical and modern edifices. The presence of North Sea on the eastern side of Edinburgh has blessed it with several beautiful beaches, as well. West Sands, Yellowcraigs, Peace Bay and Gullane are some of the most gorgeous beaches that are ideal for romantic as well as fun-filled beachside family vacations. Besides sightseeing, tourists can indulge in shopping in Princes Street, dining in pedestrian precincts, lounging in English pubs and more. MakeMyTrip offers exciting packages to travel to Edinburgh with ease.