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Destinations / MadridBook a cheap weekend to Madrid >>>>>Madrid is a vibrant capital city, with an impressive selection of world-class museums and architecture. At night the city comes alive with an exciting atmosphere on the crowded streets. Choose from the carefully selected Madrid hotels below. General information:The Spanish capital offers the tourist much history, culture and a real taste of Spain - tapas! Madrid boasts scores of museums including El Prado, Thyssen Bornemiza, and the Queen Sofia Art Centre. Must-see landmarks include the impressive Plaza Mayor, the Cibeles Fountain, Plaza de Espana, the Royal Palace and the Opera House. Shopping aficionados can choose from chic boutiques in the Salamanca area, fashion shopping on the Gran Via and the pedestrian streets from Callao to Sol, and for more traditional shops the area around Plaza Mayor. Those seeking nightlife should head for the lively Calle Huertas and Plaza de Santa Ana. Madrid is also an ideal base from which to visit neighbouring historical cities such as Toledo, El Escorial and Segovia. Other attractions just outside the city centre: Warner Bros. Park (www.warnerbrospark.com) Has 5 themed areas - Hollywood Boulevard, Cartoon Village, Old West Teritory, DC Super Heroes World, and Warner Bros Studios. Prices from are 32Euros adults, child under 5 free. Get there by car, exit 22 on the A4 (Carretera de Andalucia); by train from Atocha station; by bus from Mendez Alvaro bus station. Theme Park - Parque de Attraciones Madrid Explore 4 different zones with rides for all ages. Prices from 23 Euros adults (7yrs up.) Get there by car, Carretera de Extremadura (N-V); by metro line 10, Batan station, Bus lines 33 & 65. Snow Park - Parque de nieve Indoor dry ski slopes for beginners & experts. 23km from Madrid, get there by car on Carretera NV to Badajoz, Exit 22/25. Getting to your hotel:By bus:Airport Bus: a yellow EMT bus, marked Aeropuerto, runs every 10 mins between all the Barajas terminals and the Plaza de Colon, with six stops en route (costs approx. 2.50 Euros, journey takes around 30 mins). By rail:Metro Line 8 runs from the airport (Barajas) to Nuevos Ministerios. Single journey costs 1.15 Euros. By taxi:Only use taxis from the official ranks outside the terminals and ignore drivers who approach you inside the building. Taxis to the centre are good value and cost approx. 20 Euros. Getting around:The best way to get around Madrid is on foot. Most of the main attractions, restaurants and nightlife are within comfortable distance of the main axes of Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Gran Via and the Paseo del Prado. Shopping:Shops are generally open from 9.30am to 1.30pm and 4.30pm to 7.30pm although some of the larger high street chains may stay open all day. Many shops are closed on Saturday afternoons. Useful numbers:Spanish Tourist Board in London: 020 7486 8077 |
