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