| Madrid is a relative newcomer to the city | | | | Contact the cinema for descriptions of the |
| break scene which is surprising as it is a | | | | current offerings. |
| fascinating city famous for its zest for | | | | |
| life. Architecturally it does't have the same | | | | A cable car ride over from over one of |
| quantity of essential sights as Barcelona but | | | | Madrids largest parks. The starting point is |
| is a fascinating city to explore and take in | | | | in the Parque Del Oeste. Beautiful views. |
| the atmosphere, especially around the Old | | | | |
| Madrid of the Habsburgs including Puerta Del | | | | The aquarium of the Zoo of Madrid is one of |
| Sol and Plaza Mayor. | | | | the most modern in the world, in fauna. With |
| | | | more than 200 species of fishes. One of the |
| Culturally, the art scene is right up there | | | | latest attractions is the tank of sharks. |
| with the Prado remaining the cities major | | | | |
| cultural attraction and Picassos Guernica in | | | | Madrid is a melting pot for the cuisines from |
| the Reina Sofia being the number one exhibit. | | | | all over the peninsula. Gourmets sometimes |
| Madrid is also a great place to see the | | | | argue whether Madrid cuisine exists or not, |
| traditional Spanish arts with the largest | | | | but the truth is that the capital of Spain |
| bullring in Spain at Las Ventas and a | | | | has enriched its gastronomy with the |
| flamenco scene on a par with the traditional | | | | contributions of the Andalusians, Galicians, |
| flamenco cities of the south. | | | | Austrians and other immigrants who have |
| | | | settled here. |
| Real Madrid football club are another major | | | | |
| attraction with thousands of visitors in the | | | | In Madrid, as well as in the rest of Spain, |
| city every other weekend to see a match at | | | | the tapa, savoury titbits of a variety of |
| the Bernabeu stadium. Time permitting, if you | | | | dishes served as appetisers is an old |
| want to escape the bustle of the city there | | | | gastronomic tradition. You can find numerous |
| are a whole range of superb day excursions | | | | establishments specialised in serving these |
| available to the likes of Toledo, Segovia, El | | | | tapas. Going out for tapas is a tradition |
| Escorial and beyond. | | | | hundreds of bars scattered throughout the |
| | | | streets of Madrid serve a tapa accompanied by |
| A fantastic amusement park with More than 40 | | | | a small glass of wine or beer. |
| rides, such as roller coaster, house of | | | | |
| terror, water rides, and an open air | | | | Night owls will find Madrid a paradise every |
| auditorium in the summer, which frequently | | | | night of the week. Visitors must keep in mind |
| has interesting concerts. | | | | the late dining hours, restaurants do not |
| | | | even open until eight or nine o clock. Many |
| A 3 dimensional visual and sound experience | | | | night establishments are open until the early |
| not to be missed. Various films shown, | | | | morning hours. |