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Madrid
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40 £
Price per night, 5 Stars Hotel 146 £
Price per night, 4 Stars Hotel 77 £
Price per night, 3 Stars Hotel 72 £
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These values represent only an estimate of costs for travels from London, bought in 2015-01-12 with departure date in 2015-05-17 and return date in 2015-05-20 . These values refer the best quality and price according to parameters of selection set by Bananatrips. Prices may have changed since date of publication and will also depend on the specific date of reservation. The success in obtaining good prices is to make reservations in advance. For specific values in other dates please REQUEST A SEARCH BEFORE MAKING YOUR RESERVATION.

Madrid is the capital of Spain and also its major city, with around 3.4 million inhabitants and 5.8 million in the metropolitan area. Madrid is well known for its amazing artistic and cultural heritage, and as on of the busiest nightlife centres in Europe.

REASONS TO GO

A city with impressive monuments, majestic squares and big boulevards

Trendy restaurants and vibrant nightlife

The high quality museums of Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofia

 

 

TO AVOID

Having dinner before 10 pm is not usual at all in this country

 

 

ORIENTATION

Madrid is built on the bank of Manzanares River and is located north east from the centre of the Iberian Peninsula. We can find the most famous tourist attractions in the city centre such as Plaza Mayor, Palacio Real, Plaza de Colón and Puerta del Sol. One of the most important articulations of the city is the Gran Vía.

 

BEST TIME TO GO

The climate of Madrid is continental, having cold and rainy winters and very hot summers. Spring is the best time to visit, and particularly in May, when besides the fine weather, the city will be hosting San Isidro festivities.

 

 

HOW TO GET THERE

The Barajas International Airport is located about 20 minutes from the city. To reach the centre you can take the Metro (line eight) or a bus service. Taxis cost about €25.

 

 

TRAVELLING AROUND

An integrated network of buses and subways work in the city and you can use the same tickets. A single ticket is € 1 and a ten trip ticket is €7.40. The metro of Madrid can take you directly to all the most important places in the city.  

 

 

INFO

http://www.aboutmadrid.com/

http://www.turismomadrid.es/index_INGL.aspx

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