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Museo Del Prado – If you are looking for a day of culture and history, then one of the best places you can visit is the Museo del Prado. This museum offers a wealth of things to see, and provides a fascinating day out.

The Madrid Prado Museum is considered internationally to be one of the world’s most significant art institutions. The majority of the work by both Goya and Velasquez is housed here, along with many and notable works by El Greco, Murillo and Zurbaran. The galleries are similarly home to a substantial collection of Flemish paintings including work by Rubens, Van Dyck and Rembrandt.

Wandering through the hallways of this extensive museum is a lovely way to spend the afternoon (especially if it happens to be raining). The work on display here is both eye-catching and interesting, and it is easy to find staff members to answer any questions that you may have.

If you do decide to go to the Prado Museum, make sure that you organise your visit properly, as there is a lot to see here. Opening times can vary depending on the season, so check this out in advance before you go.
Museo del Prado
Paseo del Prado s/n, Madrid 28014
Tel: +34 91 429 0770

1. Museo del Prado [More……]
2. Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia [More……]
3. Arab Wall [More…….]
4. La Casa de Campo [More……]
5. Plaza Mayor [More……..]

MADRID SPAIN TOUR MADRID – TOURS IN MADRID SPAIN

Madrid Tours – The depth and breadth of things to do in Madrid is huge. Although it is easy enough to find everything of your own accord, sometimes it can be beneficial to organise a tour to help you fit in everything that you want to see.
Organised Tours in Madrid have both benefits and drawbacks. The benefit of a tour is that you will often have a tour guide who is very knowledgeable about the city, and who will be able to give you information and titbits on the city’s history that you may never have had the chance to hear otherwise. Tours also provide the opportunity for tourists to miss out the less interesting aspects of sightseeing, and to spend more time on the areas that are of real interest to them. Perhaps the biggest advantage of booking an organised tour is that you don’t have to worry about how you are going to get to all the sights you want to see. Quite often, coaches are organised by the tour company.

Madrid PalaceHowever, there are a few downfalls to going on an organised tour. The first of these is the time restraint on how long you can spend at any given sight. Many Madrid Tours work to a fairly strict schedule and you might not get to stay at the area you like for as long as you want to. Imagine standing at the Arab Wall and being told that it was time to leave, just as you were starting to enjoy yourself. The other downfall of organised tours in Madrid is that the food provided (because many tour companies provide at least a light lunch) is often held at a place of the tour company’s choosing, and not yours. That means you might not be able to go to the quaint little restaurant that caught your eye on the bus.

Whether or not you decide to take a tour in Madrid, you should make sure to at least research what is available. Some people find that a mixture of free days combined with a few tours provides the ideal solution.

We’d like to say a big Thank You to Fiona McLaren for writing and researching all the content for this Madrid City Tourist Guide. Fiona is a full time freelance writer available for various different projects. Please email her for more information, and excellent rates on freelance_writer_fm@hotmail.com

We would also like to thank all the people who sent in photos and kindly gave us permission to use them. Thank You!

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Madrid Pictures & Photos – There are many great photos and pictures of Madrid within this site. Some of the pictures and photos we took ourselves but most were sent in from people who visit this site. We would like to say a big thank you to everybody who sent in their photo’s and pictures of Madrid and kindly gave us permission to use them.

As you can see from all the picture’s and photo’s, Madrid City is an absolutely amazing place to visit and if you are planning a trip you should really be very excited to be going. There is so much to do and a lot you should see. Don’t try and over do it. If you only here for a couple of days just select the places you really want to see and spend enough time in each place. We hope you enjoy your visit to Madrid City and have found this website useful in organising your vacation. Again, we would like to thank everyone for their Madrid Picture and photos they sent in.

MADRID INTERNET CAFES – INTERNET CAFE MADRID SPAIN

Madrid Internet Cafe – Internet cafes are now in almost every major city in the world. Technology is expanding everyday, and more and more travellers are looking for Internet access whilst they are on holiday. If you are planning a trip to Madrid, then your luck is in. Madrid just happens to be one of the most Internet café friendly cities in Europe.

All throughout the city there are various Internet Cafes, aimed at both the general public and the thousands of tourists who visit the capital each year. If you are travelling to Madrid, you should be able to find a local Internet café near where you want to stay without much of a problem, as there aren’t very many areas that don’t cater for this need. You can also be confident in the fact that most Internet cafes in the city have high-speed Internet access, and are reasonably cheap and affordable.

Below we have listed a few Madrid Internet Cafes that are in various parts of the city, in the hope that these will provide you a starting point when it comes to finding the Internet café that best suits your needs when you go on holiday.

Video Internet
C/ Carmen Calzado 3
Alcala de Henares
28801
Tel: 91 8881831.

Net Cafe
C/ San Bernardo 81 Madrid
Spain
Tel: 91 5940999.

Laser Coffee Shop
21 Rosario Street
Madrid 28005
Spain
Tel: 34 91 3664256.

Internet Cafe Madrid
Internet Cafe Madrid Martin Schenk
C/Dulzaina 2, Esc.1
5c 28033
Madrid.

Cestein Internet Cafe
C / Leganitos
11 local Puerta de Calle
España o Santo Domingo
Madrid

Cibercarmen
Fuencarral
116 Madrid 28010
Spain
Tel: (91) 444 03 30.

MADRID WEATHER MADRID – WEATHER IN MADRID SPAIN

Madrid Weather – Luckily for tourists, the weather in Madrid is normally of a very good quality. Winter runs from December to March, but unlike many other European cities, Madrid often remains quite dry.

Spring lasts from the middle of March through till May, and this is one of the most pleasant times of the year to visit the capital. Although rain is not uncommon at this time of year, there are many pleasantly warm days in between.

Suntan season begins in June and lasts all the way through to August. Temperature-wise, Madrid’s Summer should really be divided into two sections – the pleasant summer and the very hot summer. However, travellers should be warned that the city does not always cool down during the night.

Autumn comes in September, and blows into winter by December. This is another ideal time to visit Madrid, as the weather is generally pleasant. Do take an umbrella with you though as bouts of rain are not unheard of.

MADRID SPAIN MAPS MADRID – MAP OF MADRID SPAIN

Madrid Map – Madrid is a busy and active city, but it is fairly easy to navigate. However, should you be in any doubt as to how to get somewhere in particular, it is always a good idea to consult a map.

Madrid City Maps can be picked up from almost any store, or you can ask the local tourist information office for one instead. This will ensure that you never get lost on holiday, and that you can relax and fully enjoy your stay, safe in the knowledge that you know where you’re going around the city.

Madrid Airport – This spacious and well signposted airport is a breeze for travellers to navigate, and there are plenty of help points stationed throughout the building. If you are flying to or from Madrid Airport, you can be assured of a quick and pain-free departure and arrival process.

 

Madrid’s Barajas International Airport is located only 15 km (9 miles) from the centre of Madrid, which means gaining access to the city is relatively simply. There are plenty of buses and taxis available to take you to your chosen destination.

If you want to travel to or from the airport you could use the Madrid Metro system, which joins the airport to the city. The Metro system connects to the main train stations and trains run daily between 06:00 to 01:15. To reach the city centre, the journey involves changing trains at Mar de Cristal (Line 8).

However, it is also entirely possible for you to travel to Madrid by Bus. These buses leave from the airport’s terminal buildings to the underground bus terminal at Plaza de Colon (Route 89) in central Madrid and other nearby towns. Buses from Madrid Airport run daily between 04:45 to 02:00, every 10 minutes between 06:00 to 21:30 and then every 15 minutes afterwards.

For the less adventurous, the option of hiring a taxi to travel to the city does exist. Most taxis are available outside each of the airport’s arrivals areas at the terminals. It will take approximately half an hour to travel to central Madrid from the airport, depending on the traffic conditions. Make sure that you use the official Madrid MAD Airport Taxi cabs at all times to ensure your safety, and to stop you from being overcharged.

Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD)
Address: 28042 Madrid, Spain
Code: MAD
Tel: 91 305 8343 / 45
Fax: 91 393 6204
E-mail: mad.clientesmad@aena.es
www.aena.es/madrid-barajas

Airport facilities at Madrid Barajas International Airportinclude:

Bureaux de change
24-hour cash machines (ATMs)
Disabled parking spaces
Pharmacies
Restaurants, bars
Nurseries
Shops
Short-term and long-term car parking available
MAD Airport business facilities
Disabled facilities
Car hire / car rental companies
Post office
Numerous information points
Medical centre

MADRID TRANSPORT – MADRID METRO, TAXI, BUSES

Madrid Transport – Although Madrid is a city with many different areas and sights for tourists to enjoy, it is surprisingly easy for visitors to find their way around the city. From the Metro to the bus, there are plenty of inexpensive ways for tourists to get around the capital. Information on public transport is always readily available, and the services offered are relatively cheap and reliable.

If you do decide to use Public Transport, always make sure that you use a reputable company, in order to ensure your safety. You should also be extra vigilant about not getting overcharged, as some people (taxi drivers in particular) take advantage of tourists when they hear a foreign accent.

Buses are cheap and convenient, but are not always the most comfortable mode of transport. They can get very hot inside, especially during the warm summer months. Air conditioning can be found on most coaches if you are travelling for long distances, but most commuter buses haven’t got that luxury.

The Metro system is quick and easy to use, and the travelling times are short. There are direct routes to most major parts of the city, and any necessary changes are normally hassle-free and quick. The same applies to the national railway service of Madrid.

Below, we have listed the contact details of some of the major travel establishments that you might need to use during your vacation:

1. Barajas Airport T1 Terminal
Tel: 91 305 86 56

2. Atocha Railway Station
Glorieta del Emperador Carlos V
Tel: 91 563 02 02

3. Chamartín Railway Station
Agustín de Foxá
Tel: 91 323 21 21

4. RENFE (Spanish National Railway)
Alcalá, 44
Tel: 91 563 02

5. Main Bus Station
Tel: 91 468 42 00