See what the experts are saying about Madrid. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Tips for student travelers
If you're traveling internationally, you'd be wise to arm yourself with an International Student Identity Card (ISIC), which offers substantial savings on rail passes, plane tickets, and entrance fees. It also provides you with basic health a... Continue reading »
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Tips for travelers with disabilities
Most disabilities shouldn't stop anyone from traveling. There are more options and resources out there than ever before. Because of Madrid center's narrow roads and endless flights of stairs, visitors with disabilities may have difficulty... Continue reading »
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Tips for women travelers
In the capital women are as emancipated as in any other major European city. If a degree of machismo still exists, it is minimal today, and women are increasingly reaching high positions in all walks of life. For women exploring the city on t... Continue reading »
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Tips for black travelers
As Madrid becomes increasingly multicultural, especially in areas such as Lavapiés, visitors and residents of all nationalities are naturally accepted by what is in effect a fairly open-minded society. A person of a different race or skin col... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
You can cover quite a few of central Madrid's monuments and architectural highlights in just a day. But the more time you have available, the more justice you can do to the wealth of sights in and near the city. Here are some recommendations... Continue reading »
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In one day
This is going to be a very busy day if you want to do the city's key sights full justice. Start with the not-to-be-missed Prado museum, for many the highlight of a Madrid visit. Then, after sauntering briefly though the neighboring Botanical... Continue reading »
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In two days
On your first day, follow the 1-day tour. On your second day start early with a stroll in the Retiro Park, then pay a quick visit to the famed Thyssen Gallery in the leafy Paseo del Prado (you'll only have time to pick out a few favorites --... Continue reading »
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In three days
One of the best and most surprising things about Madrid is how quickly one can move from the narrow, alleyed medieval urban core to green wooded parkland. For the first 2 days, follow the 1- and 2- Day itineraries. Then, if you have room for... Continue reading »
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Introduction
29km (18 miles) E of Madrid Despite its outwardly modern appearance, Alcalá de Henares is a historic city with a glorious past. Its discreetly hidden medieval center still abounds with colleges, monasteries, and palaces, and its Calle Mayo... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There -- Trains travel between Madrid's Atocha or ChamartÃn station and Alcalá de Henares every day and evening. Service is every 15 minutes (trip time: 30 min.) and round-trip fare from Madrid costs 3.35€ ($4.15). The train station (... Continue reading »
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Introduction
48km (30 miles) W of Madrid, 52km (32 miles) SE of Segovia Without a doubt one of the most unforgettable excursions from Madrid is to the austere royal monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Philip II ordered the construction of this gra... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There By Train -- More than two dozen trains depart daily from Madrid's Atocha, Nuevos Ministerios, and ChamartÃn train stations. Trip time is little more than an hour. During the summer extra coaches are added. For schedules and inf... Continue reading »
Madrid Travel Experiences
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Madrid
The architecture in Madrid is my favourite so far. I had limited time, and was on my own, so just strolled around to check it out and tak... Continue reading »
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The last leg...
27/12/05We reach the final leg of our tour and it was absolutely freezing! We arrived quite late at night so we went for a walk to... Continue reading »
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Madrid, Carnaval, the works
So among the other things I haven't yet recorded on this thing,--I went to Madrid with the CIEE clan.I saw the famous statue of Quijote a... Continue reading »
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Ole Madrid!
Osa - Madrid left us pretty breathless. It is a bustling and exciting city which never seems to sleep even when it is pouring rain.....an... Continue reading »
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A Very "Spanish" Time in Madrid
It was off to Madrid on the night train. Not a bad ride except for being scared of falling off the top bunks on a very rocky train with v... Continue reading »
Popular Madrid Hotels
- Hilton Madrid Airport
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