Madrid

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Political and financial centre of Spain, Madrid is a city rich in history, culture, and art, as well as one of the most tolerant and fun European cities.

Elegant, lively, extravagant, huge, sunny and never tired: Madrid is the sophisticated home of the Spanish royalty, the favourite destination of hardened night owls, a mecca for art lovers, a great cauldron in which the new ferments of alternative cultures boil, hipster, underground.

Madrid is ideal if you are looking for a holiday full of culture and discovering the most authentic traditions of Spain, but at the same time you want to spend the evenings among clubs, frenzied dancing and making new acquaintances. Furthermore, unlike many other places more devoted to chaos and nightlife, the Spanish capital meets a little to all tastes, both for those seeking a quiet holiday, full of culture and tradition, and those who instead he prefers to spend the evening in night clubs and then sleep for the rest of the day.

Located in a strategic position in the centre of Spain, at about 646 meters above sea level, Madrid retains one of the most important historical centres in Europe, which blends in harmony with the most modern and comfortable structures, as well as with the hotel and highly advanced means of communication and technology.

As for the historic centre, the most important nerve centre is certainly the Plaza Mayor , inaugurated in 1620 and considered one of the most popular and typical corners of Spain , given that it witnessed the splendour that the capital began to experience between the sixteenth and 17th century.

In addition to the historic centre and the presence of the king, whose residence (the Royal Palace ) is located near the Plaza Mayor, Madrid is also known for its rich cultural agenda: the Prado Museum , one of the most important art galleries in the world, it is just one of over 60 museums that are located in the capital and that touch the most varied knowledge.

Together with the Prado, one of the most interesting museums is the Reina Sofia National Art Centre, explicitly dedicated to Spanish contemporary art and which houses many works by Picasso, Mirò and Salvador Dalì.

Like museums and art centres, parks, such as the Buen Retiro Park , also play an important role in the life of Madrid and tourists: here you can not only enjoy a little relaxation or take refuge to find some ‘fresh, but also make mini cruises, feed the squirrels, ride a bicycle or walk.

The true face of Madrid can be seen, however, in the evening, when in addition to tapas, you can taste the typical dishes of Spanish and international cuisine, or spend time between cinema, theatre performances, concerts and ballets. For lovers of the small hours, even the nightlife is a real attraction: among discos, bars, pubs, flamenco clubs, which alternate with traditional dances, popular festivals and the Taurine season of San Isidro , we assure you that not only will the fun not be lacking, but you will never be bored.

Add something special to your holiday in Madrid: choose from the best guided tours, shows, coach trips and other curious activities.

The size of Madrid and the number of things to do and see are sometimes a bit unsettling: with so much offer, what to choose? The advice is to focus on your interests, tastes and, of course, your budget. The guided tours of the city, on foot, by bike or Segway, accompany you to discover the rich cultural heritage, historical and architectural Madrid.

To go straight to the heart of Spanish culture, dedicate a couple of hours to the tour of Madrid’s tapas bars and an evening to a flamenco show; for a night unleashed join a pub crawl. Proposals relaxation and comfort add up to adrenaline mountain bike tours or paragliding flights around the city, and thanks to coach tours a day, you can visit the historic city of Toledo, Avila and Segovia. Madrid is full of proposals to make your holiday unforgettable: to make your choice easier we have selected the most interesting and original tours and activities in Madrid.

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