Discover Madrid

Overview

Barcelona competes with Madrid when it comes to the best vacation city. But Madrid should not be underrated. It has the perfect combination of attractions, culture, food and great weather for outdoor activities. Here, food comes before any attraction; after all its Spanish cuisine all over — whether you crave for paella, Spanish omelette, gazpacho, tacos, garlic prawns and croquettes. Get your kids to Madrid for amusements parks, forest trekking, Madrid zoo and lots of ice creams. Get the perfect nightlife life vibe at Malasana, Chueca, La Latina, Sol or Gran Via.

Must-See Attractions

• Museo Nacional del Prado
• Buen Retiro Park and the Crystal Palace
• Royal Palace and Gardens
• Wander through the Plaza Mayor
• Puerta del Sol: The Heart of the City
• Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza: Fine Arts Museum
• Estadio Santiago Bernabeu: Real Madrid's Stadium
• Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
• Fuente de Cibeles and Gran Via
• Mercado de San Miguel

Things to Do

• Parque de Atracciones de Madrid
• Take the kids to Zoo Aquarium de Madrid
• Go splashing at Parque Warner Madrid
• Explore Faunia
• Enjoy outing at Buen Retiro Park
• Get some thrill at Carlos Sainz Go-Kart Center
• Check out Madrid Rio
• Tour National Museum of Sciences
• Spend a few hours at the Downtown Madrid
• Relish churros

Major Airports

Madrid–Barajas Airport, also known as Adolfo Suarez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is the major airport serving Madrid. It is located 7-8 miles from the city center. MAD has five terminals, each well-equipped with airline lounges, food courts, cafes, free Wi-Fi, parking options, ATMs, ground transportation and much more.

Top Hotels in Madrid

• Mandarin Oriental Ritz
• Rosewood Villa Magna
• Gran Hotel Ingles
• Four Seasons Hotel
• Palacio de los Duques

Information for Travellers

• Population (Approx): 6,783,240
• Currency: The Euro
• Language: Spanish and English
• Time Zone: Central European Standard Time (CEST +1)