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Inside Background
Culture 
In Madrid, the art and cultural scene is not limited to museums. Art galleries...
Last edited: June 25, 2006
History 
This is a link to some tourist information. History of Madrid
Last edited: January 29, 2007
Recommended Reading 
A very interesting, if quirky, read if you are planning a trip to Madrid is...
Last edited: May 02, 2008
Tourist Board Info 
Online, there are a bunch of sites that will answer many of your questions...
Last edited: April 03, 2008
Weather & When to Go 
Spring and Autumns are perhaps the best times of the year to visit Madrid. The...
Last edited: August 14, 2007
Health and Safety 
Madrid, like most other large European cities, has its fair share of petty...
Last edited: April 16, 2008
Introduction to Madrid 
  Madrid is rather like those attractive classmates or colleagues whom you...
Last edited: August 06, 2007
Money Saving Tips for Spain 
Money Saving Tips for Spain Spain is not the cheapest tourist destination...
Last edited: October 26, 2008
Most Useful Spanish Phrases 
The Most Useful Spanish Phrases The visitor to Spain needs to know just a few...
Last edited: October 06, 2008
Photo Album 
This is a link to some photos of Madrid. Madrid Pictures
Last edited: January 29, 2007
The World Heritage Cities 
The World Heritage Cities of Spain There are 15 Spanish cities which are UNESCO...
Last edited: July 31, 2008
Travel Guides 
Paper Guidebooks National Geographic Traveler Madrid, 2006  Madrid, Eyewitness...
Last edited: August 08, 2007
Useful Information 
The following link provides some info about Madrid: Madrid Useful Info Below is...
Last edited: April 11, 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
  When you arrive or depart Madrid by air, you’ll need to go to Barajas...
Last edited: June 14, 2008
Getting Around 
What are your options when getting around in Madrid? -Metro: Efficient and...
Last edited: May 27, 2008
Public Transportation 
  Madrid public transportation is clean, fast, safe, extensive and efficient...
Last edited: December 28, 2007
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Tips for taking taxis and renting cars. 1- Taxi fares are moderate compared to...
Last edited: August 01, 2008
Buying Renfe Tickets Online  
Buying Renfe Tickets Online - Revised Nov. 5, 2008 Remember that the Renfe...
Last edited: November 28, 2008
Driving Guide for Foreigners 
http://www.tripad...
Last edited: March 11, 2008
Going to Toledo by Bus 
Going to Toledo by Bus To take the bus to Toledo from Madrid, one has to go to...
Last edited: March 09, 2008
Madrid Airport Taxi Fares 
This website give information about taxi fares from the airport...
Last edited: December 01, 2008
Madrid Intercity Bus Travel  
Madrid Intercity Bus Travel The bus station is called Estacion Sur de Autobuses...
Last edited: May 23, 2008
Metro Guide 
This website has a simple metro guide in English: http://www.madrid... Here is...
Last edited: November 27, 2008
Renfe Cercanias Train 
Renfe Cercanias Train Web: http://www.renfe.... The Renfe Cercanias trains go...
Last edited: March 19, 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
Bullfighting is the most popular event in Madrid, and Spain, and by far the...
Last edited: June 27, 2006
Family Travel 
Madrid is like Spain in general one of the most child friendliest destinations...
Last edited: April 23, 2008
First-time Visitors 
A great thing for first-time visitors is the Segway Tour of Madrid. You can see...
Last edited: August 31, 2008
Nightlife 
If there is a city that doesn't sleep, none fits this definition better than...
Last edited: January 29, 2007
Off the Beaten Path 
Romantic Madrid holds many places that would be great for popping the...
Last edited: June 08, 2006
The Performing Arts 
Madrid is a lively centre for the Performing Arts, almost all of it will be in...
Last edited: June 09, 2006
Shopping 
   Madrid is a very interesting city for shopping. International brands mix...
Last edited: July 31, 2007
Sports & Activities 
  GOLF      In Madrid there are lots of golf courses (more than 20), but many...
Last edited: May 14, 2007
Alcalá de Henares  
  Alcalá de Henares Alcalá de Henares is a town that is 29 km away from Madrid...
Last edited: November 26, 2008
Almudena Cathedral 
Across the square of the Palacio Real is the Almudena Cathedral. This was the...
Last edited: December 23, 2007
Barrio Salamanca Hotels  
Barrio Salamanca Hotels in Madrid The Barrio of Salamanca is the elegant...
Last edited: August 30, 2008
Changing of the Guard - Palacio Real 
The Changing of the Guard at the Palacio Real There is a changing of the guard...
Last edited: December 17, 2007
Day Trip to Valladolid 
  Valladolid Valladolid is a city that is 201 km northwest of Madrid. With the...
Last edited: November 26, 2008
Descalzas Reales Monastery 
Descalzas Reales Monastery   http://www.patrim...   Plaza de las Descalzas Tel...
Last edited: March 10, 2008
Flamenco Guide - Madrid 
Flamenco Guide - Madrid Call the telephone number listed to find out what days...
Last edited: February 10, 2008
Having the Madrid feel: outdoor tables 
As soon as the warm weather arrives, Madrileños rush outdoors to their beloved...
Last edited: July 24, 2008
How to get a general view of Madrid 
A cheap way to get a general view of the city is using the METROBUS pass in the...
Last edited: June 04, 2008
Lazaro Galdiano Museum  
Lazaro Galdiano Museum Dr. Jose Lazaro Galdiano lived from 1862 to 1947. He was...
Last edited: February 18, 2008
Madrid Airport Hotels With Shuttles 
Tryp Alameda Aeropuerto - Avenida de Logroño, 100 (3.0 km from Barajas) Kris...
Last edited: August 08, 2008
Madrid Hotels With Pools 
Madrid Hotels With Pools 1. Auditorium Madrid Avenida de Aragón, 400 2. Eco...
Last edited: July 07, 2008
Museo de America 
Museo de America Avenida Reyes Catolicos, 6 Tel. 915-492-641 Web...
Last edited: February 25, 2008
Museum Opening Hours Guide 
Madrid Museum Opening Hours Guide The museum titles have links to the...
Last edited: August 28, 2008
Museums 
For sites, the museums aren't to be missed.  The Spanish controlled the known...
Last edited: May 10, 2007
National Archaeological Museum 
Museo Arqueológico Nacional (National Archaeological Museum) http://man.mcu.es...
Last edited: February 26, 2008
Palacio Real de Madrid 
Palacio Real de Madrid   http://www.patrim...   Calle Bailén Tel. (+34...
Last edited: February 23, 2008
Plaza Mayor 
Plaza Mayor One of Spain’s most beautiful plazas is the Plaza Mayor of Madrid...
Last edited: February 14, 2008
Practical Tips for Visitors to Madrid 
Travel from airport to hotel - You will probably arrive tired in Madrid...
Last edited: November 16, 2007
San Antonio de la Florida Church 
This small church is not well known by tourists, but is of great interest to...
Last edited: December 23, 2007
Skiing in Madrid all year round 
It is now possible to ski in Madrid all year round. Madrid Snow Zone is the...
Last edited: December 27, 2007
Some less-known sights 
El Angel Caido (The Fallen Angel) in Retiro Park Since 1878 the only public...
Last edited: November 08, 2007
Sorolla Museum 
Sorolla Museum Joaquin Sorolla lived between 1863 and 1923. He is recognized to...
Last edited: February 18, 2008
The Oct. 12 Celebrations and Parade 
The October 12 Celebrations and Military Parade October 12 is a national...
Last edited: October 13, 2007
The Prado Museum  
The Prado Museum www.museoprado.es Paseo del Prado, s/n Tel. (+34) 913-302-900...
Last edited: February 25, 2008
The Royal Convent of La Encarnacion 
  The Royal Convent of La Encarnacion La Encarnacion is located near the Royal...
Last edited: April 24, 2008
The Tour of the Royal Palaces 
The Tour of the Royal Palaces There are three royal palaces in Madrid and...
Last edited: June 25, 2007
Things to See 
One of the favorite things to do is take a "walking tour" of Madrid. Since the...
Last edited: April 18, 2007
Toledo Day Trip 
Toledo Day Trip About 100 kilometers south of Madrid is the city of Toledo...
Last edited: March 23, 2008
Malasana 
Viva la movida: Malasaña Best known for its punkish la movida revolution in the...
Last edited: October 22, 2008
Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial 
The full name of El Escorial is the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El...
Last edited: April 24, 2008
National Museum of Decorative Arts (Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas) 
Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas http://mnartesdec... Calle Montalbán, 12...
Last edited: February 25, 2008
Real Basilica de San Francisco el Grande 
The Basilica of San Francisco el Grande Near the Royal Palace, there is the...
Last edited: November 26, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Good food cheap is remarkably easy to find in Madrid. Try TimeOut guides for...
Last edited: January 29, 2007
Breakfast 
Breakfast in Madrid.  Breakfast is not a big meal in Spain.   Pan...
Last edited: May 16, 2007
Business Dining 
  Madrid Restaurant Club Riboa: Some of the nicest Madrid restaurants at half...
Last edited: November 25, 2008
Family-friendly Dining 
One place that is good for families is called Casa Mingo, and it's on Paseo de...
Last edited: July 11, 2008
A taste for the exotic foods 
Hopping traditional bars for tapas in Madrid can find some "exotic" foods for...
Last edited: August 06, 2007
Basic Restaurant Menu Dictionary 
Basic Restaurant Menu Dictionary Spain has one of the most varied menu...
Last edited: January 19, 2008
Best Pastry Shops in Madrid 
1. Casa Mira San Jerónimo, 30 Tel: 914-296-796 Established in 1855 at Carrera...
Last edited: June 15, 2008
Convent Sweets (Dulces)  
  Convent Sweets (Dulces) in Madrid Many nuns in the convents of Madrid earn...
Last edited: November 15, 2008
Gluten-Free Restaurant Guide  
Gluten-Free Restaurant Guide for Spain Gluten intolerant people are called...
Last edited: August 16, 2008
Halal Restaurants in Madrid 
Within the Muslim religion, certain foods are allowed (halal), which forbid...
Last edited: August 14, 2008
Inexpensive Restaurants for Raciones 
Instead of the spanish three-course meal,  you can eat one or two raciones...
Last edited: July 27, 2007
Madrid Indian Restaurants  
1. Taj Indian Restaurant Marques de Cubas, 6 Tel: 915-315-059 2. Taj Indian...
Last edited: August 11, 2008
Regional Foods of Spain 
Food is one of the glories of Spain. Every region and province has something...
Last edited: September 03, 2008
Restaurants for everyone 
* A MUST FOR FIRST TIMERS TO MADRID. "Botín" at Calle Cuchilleros, 17...
Last edited: September 18, 2008
Spanish Food 100  
Spanish Food 100 A tourist remembers a place he visited by his taste buds...
Last edited: October 13, 2007
Spanish Tapas Dictionary 
Spanish Tapas Dictionary Tapas are small flavorful dishes in Spain that are...
Last edited: January 02, 2008
Supermarkets Open Sundays 
OpenCor is a chain of small convenience supermarkets that are open everyday (365
Last edited: June 22, 2008
Sweets and Desserts Dictionary 
Spanish Sweets and Desserts Dictionary How sweet Spain is! Spain is full of...
Last edited: July 04, 2008
Tasting wine in Madrid 
Wine bars: * ALOQUE at calle Torrecilla del Leal 20. The wine list in this cozy...
Last edited: November 15, 2007
The essential tapas in Madrid 
In alphabetical order:   * ALBÓNDIGAS (Meat balls) "Bar Salamanca" at calle...
Last edited: September 01, 2008
Turron - Spain’s Christmas Candy 
Turron - Spain’s Christmas Candy During Christmas time, the Spanish...
Last edited: November 15, 2007
Types of Sherry Wines 
Visitors to Spain should taste some of the sherry wines to make their trip...
Last edited: May 17, 2008
Vegetarian Restaurants 
1. La Biotika Calle Amor De Dios, 13 Tel: 914-290-780 2. Fres Co Campo Naciones...
Last edited: August 10, 2008
La Buganvilla 
Specialist rice (Paella) restaurant, nautical decor, opens at 10pm, easily...
Last edited: September 16, 2008
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Inside Spain: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency of Spain is the Euro (EUR), currently shared by 15 nations of the...
Last edited: November 30, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Spain has three European land borders, two come under the Schengen zone (France...
Last edited: August 05, 2008
Emergencies 
Dial 112 - for all emergencies 902 102 112 - for multi-lingual services...
Last edited: June 30, 2008
Important Phrases 
In many parts of Spain, particularly small towns and rural areas, older people...
Last edited: October 09, 2008
Telephones 
Always dial the full number as written or printed, including area code, when...
Last edited: June 30, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
In Spain it is common to leave 10% -15% tip for services. Locals  always tip...
Last edited: September 08, 2008
Credit Cards 
If you are paying by credit card in Spain and your home currency is not the...
Last edited: July 22, 2008
Electricity Info for Spain 
Voltage is 220V, 50 Hz (cycles). One needs to use a transformer (converter) if...
Last edited: July 09, 2008
Exchanging Money 
Exchanging money in Spain is easy and follows a similar pattern to elsewhere in...
Last edited: June 30, 2008
Policing, Crime & Accidents 
Main-line policing in Spain is organised and managed on a national basis by the...
Last edited: June 30, 2008
Train Travel Terminology 
English to Spanish translation of words commonly seen whilst travelling by...
Last edited: July 02, 2008
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