London travel information and tips
London, England’s capital, located on the banks of the River Thames in the south of the island of Britain, was founded by the Romans with the name Londinium in AD 43. Currently has an area of 1,579 square kilometers and has more than 7 million inhabitants, making it one of the most populated European capitals.
London is made up of 33 districts, highlighting the Square Mile, City or City of London, which is the most important business and banking in Europe, covering an area of 2.5 square kilometers.
London is accessed by more than 30 million people each year from all over the world. There are many tourist attractions, which makes it a very busy city and visited daily. Among its main attractions is the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, The London Eye, Hyde Park, The Mall, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Piccadilly Circus, among others, and many art galleries and museums not to mention its beautiful theaters.
Climate
London is not very hot in summer nor too cold in winter, is rather unpredictable. It enjoys a temperate oceanic climate in summer and the maximum could reach 33 degrees, and in winter drop to -7 º as the maximum, therefore should worry about your clothes.
Clothing
It is important to always include warm clothing, despite its mild climate. A scarf, gloves and some jackets always help tourists and never forget to take an umbrella on hand, like a raincoat, as the rains are frequent and unexpected in London, Usa comfortable shoes and soft to withstand the long trips and not suffering from pain or blisters on the feet.
Money
The official currency is the pound sterling, and is equal to € 1.17 or $ 1.69.
Sleeping in London
It is said to look for accommodation in London is fun, and a network of shelters members of the Youth Hostels Association, YHA Hostel Association. They are a very economical alternative for budget travelers who want a nice and neat place to sleep.
Other alternatives of hostels in London are: Acasia Hostel, the Clink Hostel, The Walrus and the Generator Hostel London, all with excellent standards of care, comfort and low prices.
Most hostels are open all year, and London is usually always full of travelers, it is appropriate to seek accommodation in advance.
Excursions
An alternative is the London Free List, which will tell you to see and do in London for less than 3 pounds. Visiting the city on foot is an alternative, but almost impossible. The art galleries and museums are endless. The story is something that can be lived without having to be reading a book. Its quiet neighborhoods, cafes and bookstores do not let the visitor come and go without savoring the moist and shiny London.
But London is so vast that compulsorily have to get on the metro, and the truth, not very easy to navigate. No young leaves London without having seen and felt his famous and exciting nightlife, nor its delicious meal. And do not forget to cruise down the Thames, there are cheap and memorable passages.
Things to consider …
You can not smoke in enclosed spaces or public, look at the warnings not to be punished, nor are they sold alcohol to under 18 years.
The number of medical emergencies is 999.
In communications and the Internet do not worry, if you have to take medication to consult you before, because in England there are many drugs banned in other parts of the world are free consumption.