Best seat in the city for Spain’s national day

On October 12, we will celebrate Spain’s national day (El día de España) with festivities kicking off in the Spanish capital of Madrid.

On this day, locals and tourists will experience the fly by from the Spanish air force acrobatics teams, who release a stream of crimson and gold smoke, replicating the Spanish national flag. Festivities continue with a military parade, led by the King, and the eagerly awaited changing of the guards. Onlookers peel their eyes to catch a glimpse of the King himself and curiously look out of the Spanish Legion’s mascot, a goat, with many locals and visitors encouraged to dress up as a goat in celebration of the national day.

For the ideal vantage point of this bustling day, Madrid’s 5-star luxury hotel VP Plaza España Design, offers panoramic views over the Plaza de España and the Royal Palace from their twelfth-floor Ginkgo Sky Bar & Restaurant. With an unbeatable location in the heart of the Spanish capital, VP Plaza España Design, guarantees the perfect bird’s eye spot to not miss anything from this lively day.

Double rooms at VP Plaza España are priced from €220 on a room-only basis. Breakfast is an additional €29 per person.

https://www.plazaespana-hotel.com/en/

Opened in March 2018, VP Plaza España Design is the fifth and flagship property by family-owned VP Hoteles. Characterized by its impressive architecture, design and contemporary art breathing out of every corner, the 214-room property raises the bar for travellers seeking a new experience Spain’s lively capital. It has a privileged location just a few steps away from the Royal Palace, the Alumdena Cathedral and the Temple of Debod. VP Plaza España Design is home to the destination Bilboa Spa, an outdoor seasonal swimming pool, a 24 hour gym, the panoramic 360º Ginkgo Restaurant & Sky Bar offering unmatched view of Madrid’s skyline, the garden-inspired Botania restaurant, and more than 15,000 square feet of flexible event space.

Elle Draper

Elle, along with Alan, is the owner of Spain Buddy and the busy web design business - Gandy-Draper. Born a "Norverner", she then spent most of her life "Dann Saff" before moving to Spain in 2006. Elle's loves are Alan, the internet, their three bouncing dogs, good food, and dry white wine - although not necessarily in that order.