Madrid
Madrid, capital of Spain, is located in the centre of the Iberian Peninsula 2,200 feet above sea level. It has turned into the fable of Europe and is called the capital of joy and of contentment because it is so welcoming, cordial and free.Things to do in Madrid
Medieval Madrid has to be experienced. The so called "Madrid of the Austrians" gives the aesthetic forms of Italian Renaissance a Spanish touch. The Plaza Mayor (main square) is one of the most traditional areas of the capital. Carry on through the Puerta del Sol, Plaza de la Villa, and the Plaza de Oriente, where you can visit the magnificent Royal Palace. Not to be missed is the Cibeles Fountain, where the beautiful Correos Building and the Bank of Spain are located. Further along is Puerta de Alcala which leads to the Retiro Park. This is one of Europe's most beautiful gardens and also includes the Crystal Palace and a large lake on which one can take boat rides.
One of the finest museums in the world can be found in Madrid - the Prado Museum, with great works of international and Spanish painters from the 12th century to the 18th century. Velazquez, Goya and El Greco are undoubtedly the three great attractions.
If you want to shop you're in for a treat. You will find plenty of boutiques and luxury shops in the Salamanca district. Madrid is also a good place to buy antiques. A Sunday morning spent in El Rastro (from 9am to 3pm), a picturesque flea market, is quite a unique experience, both entertaining and quaint.
Madrid has plenty of typical restaurants where the customer may try the tastiest and varied specialities of the traditional Spanish cuisine. Typical of Madrid is the cocido madrileño. There are also many modern restaurants where international cuisine is served. It is essential before dinner to go for a stroll and to have an aperitif. Ask for a "chato" (small glass of red or white wine), accompanied by "tapas" or "pinchos".
Madrid is quite different from any other European capital after dark. Apart from theatres, cinemas, concerts, operas, there are plenty of discotheques, music halls, night clubs, pubs etc. that go on throughout the night so you can literally "begin your day at night".
Airport information
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easyJet flies into and out of Madrid Barajas airport, terminal 1.
By road
Barajas Airport is only 13 kms away from Madrid city centre. Take the NII in the direction of "Madrid Centro" (well signposted at the exit of the airport).
Parking facilities are situated close to the terminal buildings.
By taxi
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By train
Line 8 (pink) links Barajas Airport terminal 2 to Mar de Cristal Station where you take Line 4 (brown) to get to the city centre (the whole journey takes about 40-45 mins).
By coach
A special Airport Bus operated by the Municipal Transport Company (EMT) leaves from the airport every 10 mins to the Plaza Colon terminal (takes about 30 mins). Costs EUR 2.40.
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