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City walking tours in Madrid can be
made from the Plaza Mayor to La Almudena Cathedral; from the Royal
Palace to Puerta del Sol; from St. Isidore’s Church to Toledo Bridge;
The Avenue of Art and Carrera de San Jerónimo; from Calle de Alcalá to
Retiro Park and from Gran Vía to the Conde Duque Barracks.
As for eating out in Madrid; a visit to numerous restaurants and
bars lined up along the city streets and outlying areas is the best way
to experience the Madrid cuisine with the famous tapas and the small
portions of selected foods of raciones.
As for leisure activities in Madrid; city walking tours, Prado
Museum, parks, gardens, museums, shopping, eating out and more are the
best options.
As for museums in Madrid; Madrid has over 50 museums and art
galleries. The world famous three great art galleries are the Prado
Museum, Centro de Arte Reina Sofía National Museum and
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.
As for excursions from Madrid; a visit to the nearby world
heritage cities of Alcalá de Henares, Toledo, Ávila and Segovia is a
must. For the nature lovers, Madrid is also wonderful with its genuine
ecological sites in great nature with its two magnificent oases of
Retiro Park (Jardines del Buen Retiro) and the heathlike Casa de Campo.
As for
shopping in Madrid; Madrid is a destination for shopping and
handicrafts. Many of the world’s leading brands, jewelers and antique
dealers have shops in Madrid. Travelers and holidaymakers are able to
find wide variety of products in excellent quality.
As for
nightlife in Madrid; Madrid
is considered as the city that never sleeps. Nightlife in Madrid is
amazing. Typical night starts with a dinner late at night around
09.00-10.00 pm. and then people flock to the outdoor cafes, bars and
nightclubs of the city. The nightclubs remain open till dawn.
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About Madrid