Madrid by day and night
When you’ve only got a few days to spare, you want your trip to be extra special and that’s why Madrid is a fantastic city break destination. Packed with amazing sights, great restaurants and beautiful parks, a city break to Madrid is the perfect getaway whether you’re travelling with family, your partner or a group of friends.
With great year round weather, you can explore Madrid and its attractions without missing the beach for a minute! You can relax and take in the friendly, bustling atmosphere in one of the city’s many plazas or explore the city on foot or on a bus tour to get a quick overview of all the best sights. Madrid’s parks are ideal for a picnic but you’ll also find lots more attractions within them including zoos, aquariums and amusement parks which are great fun for families on a Madrid city break. Take a trip on the cable car from the city centre and enjoy the stunning views over the Parque del Oeste, the Manzanares River, the Egyptian Debod temple, the Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral before arriving at the Casa de Campo with its tranquil lake and paths. If you want to learn more about Spain or take in some of the country’s most famous artists’ works on your Madrid break, head to one of the city’s museums such as the Thyssen Bornemisza Museum or the Prado Museum or if you’re travelling with kids, take a trip to the Museo de Cera – Madrid’s version of Madame Tussaud’s.
A low cost city break to Madrid
Sports lovers will want to take a tour of Real Madrid’s fantastic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium or Athletico’s Vicente Calderon Stadium on their Madrid holiday and if you can, grab some tickets to a home game to really appreciate the exciting atmosphere at these venues. After a day’s shopping or sightseeing there are hundreds of restaurants and bars to choose from, where you can sample some local tapas and when the clubs open later, be prepared to get your salsa on!
With cheap flights and a fantastic range of hotels to suit all tastes and budgets, you are only one step away from a fantastic city break in Madrid!
Other recommended destinations:
Barcelona is a beautiful and exciting city on the Spanish Mediterranean coast, that offers miles of sandy beaches.
For some of Spain's most popular attractions, and not forgetting decent year-round weather and beaches, Valencia is a great city all-rounder.