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From Cafés to Cabs, Mastering Tipping Etiquette in Spain

Tipping in Spain was a difficult subject to navigate when I first moved to Madrid. It didn’t seem that common, and when people tip in Spain the amounts varied quite a lot. I am from London, UK originally and am used to leaving a 10-15 tip, but you may be asking yourself ¨Is tipping in Spain Common¨, if so how much should you tip in Spain?

After living in Spain for nearly 10 years, I have become pretty well versed in how tipping in Spain goes, where to tip, how much to tip, and I want to share this information with you so you wont have to guess or feel embarrassed. I will do my best to let you know about leaving tips in Spain, what the average is and where and how much you should tip.

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Bohemian Bliss: Your Ultimate Handbook on What to Do in Malasaña

I want to tell you about Malsaña, Malasaña is one of the trendiest neighbourhoods and, undoubtedly, one of the most iconic of contemporary Madrid. Always finding a way to be noticed. I go here often with my daughter because it is also where you will find all the cool vintage and second hand shops. I love a bargain, and being from London I am used to seeing charity shops on every corner, so I was really happy to find a place in Madrid with vintage stores.

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Smooth Transitions – A Comprehensive Guide to Madrid Airport Transfers

There are a number of ways you can get from the Madrid airport to downtown. Arranging a Madrid Airport transfer will mostly depend on where you are staying, your budget and how long you want to spend travelling from the airport to your accommodation. I live here in Madrid and usually choose to get the Metro, but I live pretty close to the Airport and am familiar with the Metro network. After a long flight though, and if I am with the family, I tend to opt for the private car or taxi option, as the metro can be pretty taxing after a long flight and with jet lag, so paying a little more is really worth it. If you are travelling light though, or are really watching your budget, there are a few alternatives that will cost you less money, and you get to see a little more of the city in the process.

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