Geneva

Geneva is a city in the south of Switzerland, on the border with France. Located only one hour and a half from Madrid by plane, Geneva is the second largest city in Switzerland after Zurich with a population of about 200.000 and one of the smartest cities in Europe. In 2009, it ranked as the fourth most expensive city in the world. Geneva´s most important attraction is the “Jet d´eau”, a big column of water which reaches 360 metres of height. St Peter´s cathedral is very famous because of its dome, and clock and watch shops grab the richest people´s attention those who spend an enormous amount of money in watches and jewels. With its wonderful landscapes and roads, Geneva is the perfect destination to go round by car and discover small cities surrounding the Lake Leman, such as, Yvoire, full of flowers or Evian, whose water is one of the clearest and purest in the world. Whether you like doing mountain sports or not, you should visit the “Mont Blanc”, the second highest mountain in Europe. Aboard a cable car you can go as far as the “Aiguille du Midi”, the nearest peak to Mont Blanc from where there is a spectacular view of the Alps. After that, having a “raclette” or a “fondue” in a typical restaurant is a must. Life in Geneva is calm, but at weekends people go out to have dinner and go clubbing and the nightlife is bustling and lively. To sum up: Geneva is well worth a visit.

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