Madrid is the capital city of Spain known for it's cultural living. The Cosmopolitan metropolis is open till very late in the night, being Europe's greatest party town hosting fiestas all year round.
It holds some of the best art galleries in the world, Michelin-rated resturants, royal palaces and castles, designer shops and sports and leisure activities which bring thousands of people visiting this city each year.
What to do and see
You can continually walk around this city apprecitating the fabulous architecture and visit the Toledo Cathedral which look over 250 years to build.
The Prado Museum holds art pieces by the all time great artist of the world, Velazquez Goya, El Greco, Raphael, Rubens and Rembrandt.
For those compulsive women shoe shoppaholics walk down
Augusto Figueroa, in the heart of Chueca, it holds numbers of large producers of footwear from all over Spain.
Alternartively for the male shopper visit the Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu Tour viewing the panoramic sight of the Stadium. This hosts one of the biggest football team on the planet.
The Plaza Mayor is a grand square very popular for tourists, a prominant location full of atmosphere and watch the characters of spain go by, one of the finest plazas in Spain.
Eating and Drinking
One of the charms of Madrid is its abundance of bars, taverns, restaurants adn terraces. The oldest gastronomic tradition of food as well as the rest of Spain is Tapas.
Madrid attracts the best food from around the country so produces some of the finest fresh fruit, vegetables, meats, fish and shellfish. The food is of the best quality in Spain.
The Corral de la Morería , the oldest flamenco restaurants in Madrid, hiring some of the best chefs and artists to perform in the restaurant.
Botin Restaurant going by the Guiness Book of Records is the oldest resturants in the world going back to 1725, traditional
Mediterranean.
La Trainera is a traditional restaurant offering Seafood cuisine, where some of Madrids finest fish is served.
For your traditional but most famously served Paellain Madrid try
Restaurante La Barraca Restaurant, several different types to be found here!
Taberna de Cien Vinos is an unpretenious wine bar, somewhere to sit and take in the day of the city with a glass or bottle of wine. With great decor and friendly service it has become Madrids best known bars.
Where to stay
For accommodation Madrid holds the most exlusive hotels...
Petit Palace Posada del Peine is located near the
Plaza Major and
Puerta del Sol
, rated as a world class hotel.
Quo avant garde design hotel,modern facilities located north of the city in the business area.
Hostel Adriana is positioned well within the bars and restaurants, nicely decorated rooms with superb value for money.
Hotel Plaza Mayor has charming original elegant features from a 150 year old building. Attic rooms with terraces and wonderful rooftop views.
Around Madrid
San Lorenzo De el Escorial is the imposing palace and moastery complex. An impressive place just 41 kms north of Madrid. A must see for wonderful architectural features and impressive history.
Segovia , a picturesque town approx. 50 miles away from Madrid, allows visitors a glance into the greatness of the Spanish Empire and even beyond. Built by the Romans, is almost 2000 years old and provides a prime example of the extraordinary architectural feats in ancient times.
Madrid for the Solo Traveler
Take the madrid vision panoramic bus tour, a great way of seeing the monuments and sights of Madrid in comfort.
Cat Hostel is well situated and a bit of a party place for those solo adventurers wanting to meet fellow travellers!
