Sydney, why go to the largest city in Australia

Overlooking the south-eastern coast of Australia  , Sydney is the most populous and most important city in the country, even if it is not the capital. All Australians want to live in Sydney. And not just the .

People from all over the world have chosen to move here because they just love it. The climate is great all year round, there is casual work, there are many entertainment venue's and cultural events, the public transport works well and there is very little crime: in short, it is the best city to live in, so they say. Australia has very high world rankings. Especially in Sydney.

Because traveling to Australia is a small investment , Try to see free attractions and activities to do when you arrive. The first thing to do in Sydney (and that costs nothing) is to go to the beach . Besides being beautiful, it is the meeting place of the inhabitants and is the best way to immerse yourself in Australian culture.
Bondi Beach is one of the most famous and beautiful beaches in the world and is a must see. Less known (to us Europeans) but equally beautiful is Manly Beach . Two rightly celebrated beaches, each with its own magic, both worthy of a visit. Walk from Spit Bridge to Manly amidst hidden crevices and a magnificent panorama or simply enjoy Manly Beach with its fine sand and its bars and restaurants, arriving by ferry from Circular Quay : at night, then, nightlife is particularly hectic. If instead you want to observe the surfer's evolution , Bondi Beach is the right place: a kilometer of crowded beach for most of the year, with the characteristic baywatch to watch the swimmers.

The botanical gardens are also free. The reason why we need to go there, however, is not so much linked to the flora, as to the fact that they allow access to a truly extraordinary observation point: the Mrs. Macquarie Chair . It is a rock spike from where you can have a glance over the bay of Sydney , which is one of the most beautiful and photographed in the world, including the spectacular Opera House. With its structure the theater recalls the sails of a vessel and is one of the symbolic constructions of Australia. A selfie in front of her is another must for every trip to Sydney.

If you do not suffer from vertigo, you must climb one of the other symbols of Sydney: the Harbour Bridge (locals called "The Coat Hanger"). The steel bridge that connects the port to the north coast of the city is an important sign of recognition, inevitable in every photographic. The "BridgeClimb" allows you to climb on top of the arch and admire the city from above.

There are four living quarters of the city. The Rocks is the place where the prisoners from the Old Continent were disembarked who were sent away from home rather than finishing their days in their homelands. This neighborhood is considered to be a bit of Sydney's historical center , so to speak, since it is only about 200 years old, where the streets are narrow and cobbled and the houses and cottages that overlook it are made of stone. Here are some of the oldest pubs, such as Lord Nelson making his own beer and the Fortune of War . If you happen on the weekend, you will certainly find some street markets.

Darling Harbor is the pedestrian zone along the Bay of Port Jackson created at the end of the 80s stealing land from the port. Pulsa of activity night and day. It has developed to become one of the major areas of shops, restaurants and leisure activities. Not far from there is the Sydney Cove area , called 'The Cove', halfway between the port and the Opera House and for this reason the place where major city events take place, including the New Year celebrations . Finally, King's Cross is the area dedicated to entertainment and nightlife. Here there is also the red light district that attracts many curious tourists.

Walking around the city you immediately realize how much Sydney is a cosmopolitan and multicultural city , where several immigrant communities have been perfectly integrated over the years.

There is no better time to go to Sydney , as it enjoys a sunny Mediterranean climate all year round, with over 320 days of sunshine. Summers are very hot and winters are very mild, the highest rainfall is recorded between March and June.

Flying to Sydney from say Spain is not cheap . The prices of airline tickets  almost never below 800 euros . After all we are talking about a flight of at least 23 hours ... Precisely because of the costs, it is recommended to combine Sydney with a tour of Australia, but of course you can also take a trip only to Sydney. Between flying time and jet lag, count on being away no less than a week. Even the cost of living is very high. Prices are very similar to visiting Italy.