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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
Photo Album 
This is a link to some photos of Madrid. Madrid Pictures
Last edited: January 29, 2007
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: April 08, 2008
Buying Renfe Tickets Online 
Buying Renfe Tickets Online  Remember that the Renfe website is being changed...
Last edited: June 26, 2008
Driving Guide for Foreigners 
http://www.tripad...
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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 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...
Last edited: June 23, 2008
Renfe Cercanias Train 
Renfe Cercanias Train Web: http://www.renfe.... The Renfe Cercanias trains go...
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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: March 04, 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
Almudena Cathedral 
Across the square of the Palacio Real is the Almudena Cathedral. This was the...
Last edited: December 23, 2007
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
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: outside tables 
As soon as the warm weather arrives, Madrileños rush outdoors to their beloved...
Last edited: June 02, 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 Hotels With Pools 
Madrid Hotels With Pools 1. Auditorium Madrid Avenida de Aragón, 400 2. Eco...
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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 These opening hours come from each museum’s...
Last edited: February 18, 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
Jardines de Sabatini 
The Sabatini Gardens The Sabatini Gardens are located by the north wing of the...
Last edited: April 24, 2008
Kapital 
This club is great, especially for the 18-30 year old set. It's also a good...
Last edited: June 23, 2008
Malasana 
Viva la movida: Malasaña Best known for its punkish la movida revolution in the...
Last edited: March 07, 2008
Medina Mayrit 
Arabic Spa Medina Mayrit: Calle de Atocha 14 Very close to Plaza Mayor is an...
Last edited: September 17, 2006
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
Museum of Costume 
The Museo del Traje is the Costume Museum of Madrid, one of the least known...
Last edited: February 11, 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
Queen Sofia Arts Center (Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia) 
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia (MNCARS) http://museoreina... Santa...
Last edited: February 26, 2008
Royal Botanic Garden (Real Jardin Botanico) 
The Royal Botanic Gardens Beside the Prado Museum on the Paseo del Prado, there...
Last edited: April 24, 2008
St. Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts (Museo de la Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando) 
Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando This is another little known...
Last edited: February 11, 2008
Taste of America 
Taste of America S. L.,located near Nuevos Ministerios, is worth the short walk...
Last edited: June 19, 2008
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza) 
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza http://www.museot...   Paseo del Prado, 8 Tel: (+34...
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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
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
Halal Restaurants in Madrid 
Within the Muslim religion, certain foods are allowed (halal), which forbid...
Last edited: July 06, 2008
Inexpensive Restaurants for Raciones 
Instead of the spanish three-course meal,  you can eat one or two raciones...
Last edited: July 27, 2007
Regional Foods of Spain 
Food is one of the glories of Spain. Every region and province has something...
Last edited: July 02, 2008
Restaurants for everyone 
* A MUST FOR FIRST TIMERS TO MADRID. "Botín" at Calle Cuchilleros, 17...
Last edited: July 01, 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: November 28, 2007
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 
This is a good guide: http://www.happyc...
Last edited: June 21, 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: June 30, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Spain has three European land borders, two come under the Schengen zone (France...
Last edited: June 02, 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: February 08, 2008
Telephones 
Always dial the full number as written or printed, including area code, when...
Last edited: June 30, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping in Spain is neither established, nor expected. Service charges are...
Last edited: June 12, 2008
Credit Cards 
If you are paying by credit card in Spain and your home currency is not the...
Last edited: June 30, 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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