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GRAND BOULEVARDS AND COLOURFUL NEIGHBORHOODS…

Chef's smoke break, Madrid

Smoke break for the chefs at a central Madrid hotel.

Statues of the greats at the National Library in Recoletes.

The Malasaña district neighborhood always worth a visit, the plaza Dos de Mayo. commemorating the revolt against the French occupation of 1808.


Tickets to ALL Art Museums

The Historic Centre

A VIBRANT CITY CENTRE

Featuring majestic buildings, old neighborhoods and lively cafés, Madrid's historic Centre is popular with locals and foreign travelers alike. From world class shopping to nightlife going 'til dawn, Madrid has it all.

Puerta de Alcalá owes its name to Alcala de Henares, a famous town located east of Madrid. It is one of the entrances to the city. Other famous puertos: La Puerta de Toledo and St. Vicente.

 


Gran Via Madrid Centro

Developing a Grand Avenue

Gran Via, Madrid’s Broadway

The development of Gran Vía to modernise Madrid dates back to 1862 but the project was finally completed in 1929. Gran Via is now one of the city's most important shopping areas, with a large number of hotels and large movie theatres.

Night time at Plaza Mayor, Madrid Spain

Dining out in Barrio de Letras Madrid

An affordable world city

While big cities everywhere have become expensive to visit Madrid remains one of the few still affordable. Even in the most desirable areas accommodation can be found for less than €100 a night and dinner for two can be enjoyed for less than €40.

Ready for tapas

Carved to order... Ham is never carved until it's ordered, the flavour changes the longer slices are exposed to air.

 

Classic architecture is everywhere

Dining with Madrid foodies Grand buildings
From early last century still stand in central Madrid.

Madrid building

A walkway in the city centre
Paseo del Prado is also known as the Paseo del Arte (Art Walk), given that three of the city’s most important museums
are to be found here, the Prado Museum, the Reina Sofía Museum and the Thyssen Bornemisza Museum.

An afternoon walk in the Paseo del Arte, Madrid

Rialto Park, Monument Alfonso XII
A green oasis in the heart of the city, El Retiro Park was recently named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.


Rialto Park Sculpured Trees
 Created in the 18th century, this beautiful 300-acre park in Madrid offers a quiety escape from the bustling city. Visit the Botanical Gardens and greenhouses
featuring different climates and boasting more than 30,000 species of plants.