Madrid is the largest city in Spain and one of the top travel destinations in all of Western Europe. This is a city with a truly unique culture and a place you will wish you had more time to explore. Don't forget that this is a very large city and to truly get a good feel for the city you must budget your time well and yet not be afraid to relax and cut loose as is tradition here where nightlife goes into the early morning hours. This is a city with great art, amazing food and a rich history that is has become one of the top destinations for travelers in all of Western Europe
When in Madrid, a visit to Retiro Park is an absolute must and the convenient location in the city center and the grand gardens, lakes and monuments here are quite a site to see. Monuments are situated throughout the park and a rose garden, artificial lake and buildings from the BuenRetiro Palace have been converted into museums that offer excellent exhibits of 19 th and 20 th century art. The lush natural surroundings, beautiful monuments and serene setting here make this park unlike any other in the world. When exploring the many important sites nearby, this is a great place to come and relax, taking in the sights here at a slower pace in a gorgeous and peaceful setting.
BernabeuStadiumis a must see for football fans of the famous Real Madrid club. The storied history of this stadium and the many important matches that have been played here is extremely intriguing and both guided and self tours are available making this a great attraction for everyone. If you are lucky enough to be here during a Real Madrid match you will feel an electric atmosphere that has propelled the club to enjoy immense success of the years and this is a must see in Madrid for sports fans.
The Adventurous Appetites Tapas Tour has become one of the most popular tours for those visiting Madrid who are looking to go on a culinary exploration of the tasty delights made only here. This is the place to immerse yourself and learn firsthand the food culture in a city where food is such an important element of everyday life. The talent and passion of the local chefs is transcended through the delicious gastronomic delights and this an experience that you won't soon forget.
The Prado Museum may well be the top attraction in all of Madrid as the collection of art here rivals the best in the world and contains work from artists like El Greco and Goya. The collection here is vast so budgeting your time wisely and seeing the must see works is a good idea as seeing everything can take a very long time. There are also free hours here where you can come enjoy a free tour for a few hours each night. Check ahead for which times are offering the free tours. For art lovers visiting Madrid this is a must see museum.
The Caixa Forum is a wonderful feat of architecture and one of the best free attractions to come tour when in Madrid. The museum is only free during certain hours so check ahead if this is an issue for you. There are many interesting exhibits here and the building itself is more than worth the short trip from the city center. Exhibits are often featured here and if you check ahead to see what is coming up you just might luck out and catch one of the exciting and informative exhibitions that roll through here on occasion.
