Located right in the centre of Spain, Madrid is a city that will suit those who like to rise early and see as much as they can in a day as well as those more accustomed to the night owl lifestyle. Art lovers won’t know where to go with three of Europe’s best art galleries located within five minutes walk of each other, while the Spanish capital also has one of the world’s most ornate palaces. After dark, once businesses close and the working Madrileños begin their trek home, another breed of Madrileños begin their trek into the city to keep Madrid’s numerous tapas restaurants, bars and clubs full until the early hours of the morning.
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Download Madrid Pocket Guide View all guides »Madrid was a chill place. Less energetic than Barcelona but still a fun place to visit. I would definitely go back.
Insider Tip:You don't really need to buy a metro card if you don't mind spending the day walking. Madrid is fairly small and walking to and from places is pretty easy.
Very nice city, very nice people, very nice FIESTA!... Its been so good!!! I love Royal Palace, Retiro, Plaza Mayor and the bulls Corridas.
Insider Tip:Ask people in the streets if you dont know how to get anywhere, because will be nice and handsome to meet Spanish people.
One of the best things about Madrid, is the people, and the city. It´s clean in every corner, full of history and the party goes from Monday to Monday.
Insider Tip:just go and enjoy Madrid
Madrid and Barcelona are the cities those I like most in my Europe travel. People are kind, warm and very friendly. I must say I liked Madrid more than Barcelona. Because people are nicer in Madrid. I loved this city. I hope someday I will leave here. Very very beautiful city. And there is too much thing to see. Especially the Prado Museum. I loved this museum too. You can eat your meals at Papizza (It's almost everywhere in city) at affordable price (1 slice Margharita is 1 euro)
Madrid is a great city for a weekend. Good restaurants, many museums, good night atmosphear. You will find your own plans there!
Madrid has something for all types of traveller – some of Europe’s best museums can be found here, while for the more party orientated traveller, the nightlife is one of the liveliest in Europe.
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