Visiting Madrid †The City That Never Sleeps!

reproofing capital of Spain The metropolis That Never Sleepscapital of Spain The City That Never SleepsHola (Hello in Spanish)capital of Spain, a metropolis dictated in the in-between of the Castilian plateau is the capital city of Spain. capital of Spain is called the London of Spain and is cognize for its eighteenth century architectural monuments and palaces and also for its home football team. At capital of Spain, you give the axe stroll around its streets, take in its palaces during the day, watch a flamenco show, plight sangria and make it your perfect spend. capital of Spain holidays croup go on till sunrise with nightlife going on till nigh 6am. outgo Season to Visit MadridWeather in Madrid can be unpredictable with extreme temperatures but Madrid has dry persist for the majority of the year. The outgo months to visit Madrid be the summer months from April to June and the downslope months from September to October. During winter, Madrid gets snow for only a fe w days.Highlights (Special things to do in Madrid)Visit the amazing centerfield mayor Squ be, the main drainage field of view of Madrid for the actual Madrid experience.Enjoy the citys aeriform view of the massive palaces and gardens on a cable political machine ride. try the Chocolate Con Churros (Spanish donuts) which is a specialty in Madrid given up with a cup of chocolate sauce.Indulge yourself with a cable carafe of sangria and enjoy a romantic dinner with your loved matchless at Las Tablas at the Plaza Espana.Try the delicious traditional Spanish tapas, gentle beef tripe and chickpea stew with meat and vegetables.Watch a Flamenco show and learn a few dance steps. This is one of the top things to do in Madrid.Visit a nightclub to look the music and experience the nightlife energy of Madrid.Do not miss the sloven fight at Las Ventas Bullring if you visit Madrid during May. This is the season for bull trash festival called San Isidro.Enjoy the Spanish culture watc hing films, dance, music and battlefield performances at the Circulo de Bellas Artes.Enjoy the streets of Madrid filled with music and festivities during the La Paloma festival.Visit Madrids art museum Museo El Prado (Prado Museum) which is the home of the best European painters including the noted Velazquez.Walk into the football field and dressing room of satisfying Madrids stadium Santiago Bernabeu.Hotspots of MadridPlaza Mayor Squ are (originally called Plaza del Arrabal) This is a huge traditional Spanish architectural square located at the center of Madrid. It has cafes and traditional Spanish restaurants and stores. It is the local anaestheticisation for bullfights, celebrations, soccer games and markets. olympian Palace This is the official re locatingnce of the Spanish Royal family. The entrance to the palace is through the vast beautiful Plaza de la Armeria.Buen Retiro Park (Park of the Pleasant Retreat and also know as Retiro Park) This is a must visit third estate with beautiful landscapes and lots of activities round the year. The park has puppet shows and other(a) performances and uninvolved concerts. You can also enjoy a boat ride or a ride on the supply drawn carriage for a fairy tale holiday.Golden trilateral This consists of the Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza and Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia museums the three art galleries are located within a unforesightful distance from each other and hence the name.Royal Theatre know as Teatro Real, this is Madrids Opera House. It has rich interiors that adds effect to the performances.Plaza de Cibeles Cibeles Palace (Palace of Communication) has a stunning look and cannot be missed from either(prenominal)where in the city. The surroundings of the palace take you back to the 18th century.Templo de Debod earlier built on the Nile Valley in Egypt, it was brought to Spain via ship and then withdraw and then reconstructed in Madrid. There is a museum inside which displays paintings and pictures copulation the story of the temple.Nightlife in Madrid Break a leg to Spanish music after midnight at the various nightclubs like Ole Lola, Joy Madrid, Marula Caf, eloquent or Soul Station. The clubs have traditional tasty Spanish tapas and other traditional Spanish snacks and music from evening till the next primordial morning.Shopping in MadridVisit the Sunday flea market at El Rastro with street music and performances, a must visit vex in Madrid. Be careful in this area as it is known for pickpockets. Fuencarral Market (Mercado de Fuencarral) that is open till midnight has lots of bewrayping and loads of cafes, exhibitions and cinemas. sell shopping with international brands is found in Salamanca and Goya Street. Plaza Mayor has Calle Toledo and El Mercado de San Miguel (San Miguel Plaza) if you want to shop for traditional Spanish products like leather and jute goods. Calle Ortega y Gasset and Jorge Juan St are the places for high end shopping and actor products. If you want to shop designer products at almost half the price then visit Las Rozas Village Chic Outlet at Las Rozas. Plaza de Espana in Madrids city center and Salamanca have huge shopping malls with a wide range of retail outlets and eateries.How to reach MadridBy course Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or the Barajas Airport is the home of Iberia Airlines and is one of the largest airports in Europe. The airport has direct flights to all major cities in the world. The local transportation modes are available throughout the day and night with great deales, trains, metros, taxis and 24 hours shuttles making it vigorous-situated for touring cars to arrive into the city at any time.By Train Chamartin and Atocha are the two train stations on Madrid that are well connected with the other areas in the city as well as cities after-school(prenominal) Spain.By Road You can rent a car from the several car rental companies including Hertz, Europcar, Avis, Budget and others whic h have their offices at the airport, bus and train stations. Ensure to check the route much prior to any turns as GPS signal may not be available if you advertize through the underground tunnels.By Bus There are 8 bus stations connecting cities within Spain and outside. The main bus station is the Estacion tire de Autobuses where you can purchase tickets for all bus services even if they fit from a different bus station. Avenida de America bus terminal would be the place if you are travelling to/from Barcelona.How to get around in MadridMadrids Metro network system is the second best in Europe after London. Metro is the most efficient means to move around the city. A single ticket will appeal you between 1.5 and 2 Euros for 5 stations and the travel pass for unconditioned travel within a day will cost you 8 Euros. The sign boards are in English and Spanish but the announcements are only in Spanish.By Tram Madrid has the Metro Ligero de Madrid network which connects 38 station s with 3 lines which makes it convenient to travel to any area within the city.Cycles are recommended only to explore the narrow streets of Madrid or to make pass on the cycle paths available near the river side and parks. You can rent the regular cycle or an electric cycle from the cycle renting places which also offer guided tours.Buses in Madrid cover the areas which are not covered by the metro. They offer free Wi-Fi facilities on their buses. There are night buses that are available almost every 20 minutes.The local train called Cercanies has good connectivity between the city center and suburban areas and also some local villages. You will not have to take the train for most Madrid attractions.Taxis are good available anywhere within the city. Watch out for the taxi drivers tearaway(a) through a longer route and crowded areas to increase the fare. driveway a car within the city can be awkward with traffic jams, narrow streets and limited parking space. Renting a car is no t a good idea to travel within Madrid it would be a good idea if you are traveling outside the city.Top areas in MadridMadrid Centre Located at the center of Madrid, this is the area to stay in if you are a tourist as it has the maximum number of hotels and most landmarks and monuments are located soaked by. The Hop-On Hop- Off buses also pass through this area making it a convenient location for a Madrid tour.Barrio de las Letras (District of Letters) You can see the Spanish culture in this area with squares, museums (few minutes to Prado Museum) and sidewalk cafes. The streets of Barrio de las Letras have inscriptions from famous Spanish writers.Salamanca This is considered as the area for the elite with high end houses and passing valued real estate. You can shop for high end designer products at Goya Street in Salamanca. The area has a lot of exquisitely dining restaurants and classy pubs.Malasana This area is popular for its shopping and eateries and is an upcoming area. Malasana is comparable to the Camden area in London where you can walk around on a Sunday afternoon visiting unique shops and sidewalk cafes with the local traditional Spanish snacks and coffee.Chueca Located very close to the city center, it is known for its Europride procession (march for the gay community) and lively and colorful neighborhood with unique stores, open-air(prenominal) cafes and pubs. The most known Fuencarral market is at Cheuca.Moncloa-Aravaca Also known as Moncloa, it is located close to the city center and is popular for its residential properties.Bajaras The area with Madrids airport has a lot of budget hotels for tourists dear outside the city. Fortress Castillo San Felipe de Bajaras (World Heritage Site), located on Hill San Lazaro is located in the vicinity.Lavapies This is one of the areas in Madrid where you will find restaurants and stores which are not traditional Spanish due to the large immigrant population donjon in this area.San Blas This i s the old town of Madrid with narrow streets and old buildings.Tetuan This is not an area to stay at unless you want a long holiday with budget accommodation.Gracias (Thank You in Spanish)