Madrid Travel Guide
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Swashbuckling Madrid—the Spanish capital since 1561—celebrates itself and life in general around the clock. A vibrant crossroads, Madrid has an infectious appetite for art, music, and epicurean pleasure, and it's turned into a cosmopolitan, modern urban center while fiercely preserving its traditions.
Madrid Hotels
Madrid kicked off the new millennium with a hotel boom, and the last decade has seen its number of hotel rooms nearly double. From 2009 to 2010 alone, the...read more
Madrid Restaurants
Spain in general has become a popular foodie pilgrimage, and Madrid showcases its strengths with a cornucopia of cuisine, cutting-edge decor, and celebrated...read more
Things To Do in Madrid
The real Madrid is not to be found along major arteries...read more
Travel Deals in Madrid
- $2517* & up -- Business Class to Europe in Summer, R/T w/Tax Air France
- $1833 -- Luxury Madrid Escape in Summer w/Air Great Value Vacations
- $482+: 7-Nt Mediterranean Cruise, Kids Go Free VacationsToGo.com
- 15% Off -- Car Rentals throughout Europe Alamo Rent A Car
Madrid Experiences
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Hit the Centro Histórico: The Plaza Mayor on any late night when it's almost empty is the place that best evokes the glory of Spain's Golden... Read more
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Spain's capital draws the finest cuisine, from seafood to rice dishes, from all over the Iberian Peninsula, but Madrid's most authentic local... Read more
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Stroll around Puerta del Sol for a look at Madrid's oldest buildings, bustling taverns, and quiet cobblestone alleys. Budget about two hours,... Read more
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In 1808 Spain was ruled by Carlos IV, a king more interested in hunting than in the duties attached to government. The king delegated power to... Read more
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Originally a lid used to tapar (cover or close) a glass of wine, a tapa is a kind of hors d'oeuvre that sometimes comes free with a drink: the... Read more
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If you want a home base that's roomy enough for a family and comes with cooking facilities, consider a furnished rental. These can save you money... Read more
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Practical Travel Tips
Purchase the Paseo del Arte (Art Walk) pass for easy access to three art museums in Madrid. ... Read more
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Practical Travel Tips
In Madrid, the Art Walk pass allows you to visit the Prado, the Reina Sofía, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza... Read more
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries
Admittedly, Europe's "Big 3" are hard to beat.... Read more
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