Take a short city break to Madrid in Spain!
Map view of Madrid
Madrid city hall
Spain’s Madrid is a city of intrigue, beauty and art. There are many famous attractions, local excursions, festivals and experiences to be had. Come for a weekend, come for longer, just come to Madrid.
Top things to see in Madrid
The two most noteworthy museums include The Prado and the Reina Sofia. Both are world renowned, but it is The Prado that is the most famous. The Gran Via is the main strip of Madrid with loads of impressive buildings and shopping.
See the stunning City Hall, the Plaza Mayor-Madrid’s most famous square, the Royal Palace which is modelled after Versailles, Parque del Buen Retiro and Plaza de España.
Amazing experiences to be had
While on holiday in Madrid there are few experiences that you simply must have. First, go to the Bernabeu Stadium to see Real Madrid play and if you can catch a Champion’s League match or watch them play Barcelona all the better. Spend an evening drinking and dinning in a Flamenco club watching the incredible dancers in their traditional polka-dots and be sure to at least visit Las Ventas bullring with no obligation to see an actual bullfight.
City view from above
Festivals in Madrid
Like the rest of Spain, Semana Santa (Easter Week) is s time of quiet celebration and family time. Madrid also weighs in during Carnival season when the city is light on its feet and exuberant. Las Ventas Bullring is the main venue for Feria Taurina, or Bull Fair. 2 May Fiesta is great fun with local concerts, sports and dancing.
Getting there...
Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is only 10km from the city centre and is Europe’s 4th busiest airport! The airport is served by most UK destinations and low-cost carriers including easyJet, bmibaby and Ryanair. Once you have arrived at the airport, there is a train service direct to the city centre. Taxis are inexpensive and reliable and if you want to rent a car contact www.ebookers.com.
Please note Madrid also features on our site as a Golfing and Spa destination.
