When most people are discussing their experiences of Madrid they usually mention the Prado museum, large government buildings and the city’s amazing nightlife- yet there is much more to be offered by Spain’s capital.
Madrid, Spain’s capital city, and also Spain’s largest city has a population of over 3 million people. The multi cultural lifestyle in Madrid means that tourists are made very welcome and able to blend in with the locals well. When taking a break from everyday life in Madrid, be sure to make use of these attractions…
- The Reina Sofia art gallery is one of Madrid’s most popular tourist destinations. This amazing gallery has pieces from Picasso as well as Dali and is well worth a visit.
- The Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, Spain’s largest bull fighting arena, is situated in Madrid and often holds concerts, particularly in the summer months.
- The Museo del Prado is Madrid’s biggest tourist attraction as it houses the royal art collection. Over the years this museum has expanded greatly. - Madrid is a city that caters for the arts heavily with theaters, cinemas, music venues, flamenco dancing classes galore.
- The El Rastro market dates back nearly five centuries and is set up from 7 am daily. Many bargains and souvenirs can be found here. The market is a must see for any tourist in Madrid.
The restaurants and food in Madrid are of a wonderfully high standard. The signature dish of the town is called 'cocido madrilène' and consists of meat stew, chickpeas and bacon. Tapas is, of course, widely available all over Madrid.
Madrid is also a good place to take children. Not only is it a fantastic cultural centre but it also has plenty of theme parks, zoos and parks to keep children of all ages occupied.
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