The Valdesqui ski resort is located in the Sierra de Guadarrama, 60 km northwest of Madrid.
Its tracks are located on the slopes of three mountains: Cerro de Valdemartin (2278 m), Bola del Mundo (2252 m) and Loma del Noruego (2080 m). In total, there are 31 slopes, most of which are “green” and “blue”, so the resort is perfect for beginner skiers. The elevation difference on the tracks reaches 315 m, the longest track has a length of 1900 m. The tracks are serviced by 15 lifts.
According to homeagerly, the resort has several bars and restaurants, a ski school, a snow park and equipment rental. Ski resort
near Valdeschi Puerto de Navacerrada. Also in the vicinity of Valdesca is the highest point of the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains – Mount Penalara (Penalara) (2428 m). There is a natural park on its slopes. The park is famous for its lakes of glacial origin and glaciers. In addition, in the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains, you can visit the Cuenca Alta del Rio Manzanares Biosphere Reserve (Cuenca Alta del Rio Manzanares biosphere reserve), guarding the upper reaches of the Manzanares River. One of the main attractions of the park are the granite mountains of La Pedriza, whose slopes are popular with climbers. In general, the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range offers tourists unlimited opportunities for hiking and mountaineering. The most interesting routes start from the small town of Cercedilla.
From Valdesca you can go on excursions to Madrid or to the city of Segovia.
Cartagena, Murcia (Spain)
Cartagena is a port of the Mediterranean Sea, located in the southeast of Spain in the region of Murcia on the Costa Carida. It was founded by the Carthaginians in 221 BC.
The old city with the main historical sights is separated by a high wall, which was built for defense in the 18th century. At the entrance to the central part of the city rises the Town Hall. This building was built in the Art Nouveau style at the beginning of the 20th century. Opposite it is Torres Park.
In the park, on a small hill, is the castle of La Concepciyn. Nearby stands the old Cathedral. This oldest church in Cartagena was built in the 13th century. In 1987, the ruins of a Roman theater dating back to the 1st century BC were discovered in the city. You can also see an interesting collection of historical finds in the Archaeological Museum.
Most of the city is occupied by a naval base. It is worth visiting the Base Headquarters, the Shipyard and the School of Midshipmen. The city has the National Museum of Maritime Archeology and the Maritime Museum, which will tell about the navigation history of the area.
Cordoba, Andalusia (Spain)
Cordoba was founded in 152 BC. the Romans. For a long time the city belonged to the Arabs, in the 9th-10th centuries Cordoba was called the “second Baghdad”. It was the heyday of Islamic culture. In the 13th century, the Spaniards conquered it.
A reminder of Muslim rule in Cordoba is the Cathedral, which was once the Mesquite Mosque. The construction of the mosque began in 784 under Abderakhman II. Inside the Cathedral you will find both Islamic and Renaissance motifs.
From the time of Abderakhman, the Alkazar fortress also remained. It was rebuilt in 1327. On the territory of the fortress is the Royal Palace and park. The Archaeological Museum is located in the palace, and statues and columns in the park remind of the times of the Roman Empire.
If you leave the old city and cross the Guadalquivir River on the Roman bridge, you can see the Calahorra tower, dating back to 1369. Previously, it was used as a prison, a women’s gymnasium, and now it is a museum with 14 pavilions.
There are a lot of squares in the city. One of the most important is Constitution Square. It is used in the days of bullfighting and on holidays. There are cafes, restaurants and shops here. Another famous square is Porto. In the center of it is a fountain with the symbol of Cordoba – a rearing horse.
In the north of the city there is Columbus Square, because it was here that the great traveler first came to receive the queen. From it begins the widest street of the city – Grand Captain.
In Cordoba preserved medieval synagogue. It was built in 1314. Now it is a museum where the Torah scroll is kept.
