Madrid Spain Travel Guide

Madrid is the capital of Spain and likely to be most people's starting point for a Spanish vacation (the other likely starting point being Barcelona). Madrid's central location makes it perfect for starting your journey around Spain. On this page you'll find information on Madrid hotels, day trips from Madrid, bullfighting, skiing in Madrid and much more.

Most of what you'll find on this page is for when you've done with planning flights and hotels, etc. If you still have that to do, check out: Planning your Madrid Vacation

Christmas in Madrid

If you're visiting Madrid around Christmas time, check out this Christmas Walking Tour of Madrid for a tour that combines general sightseeing in Madrid with a little trip into the world of Christmas in Spain.

Most Popular Resources About Madrid Spain

1. 100 Things to Do in Madrid
   Now you won't run out of things to do in Madrid.

2. Spain Tours from Madrid
   Tours of Spain departing from Madrid.

3. Weather in Madrid Spain
   Should you expect rain or shine when you visit Madrid?

4. Bullfighting in Madrid Spain
   Information about bullfighting in Madrid, including how to buy tickets.

5. Madrid Sightseeing Tour Bus (book direct)
   Hop-on-hop-off bus around Madrid.

6. Four-Day Tour of Andalusia from Madrid (book direct)

   Explore Andalusia from Madrid.

7. Tapas Tour in Madrid (book direct)

8. Madrid Discount Card
   The Madrid Discount card gets you free entry to lots of Madrid attractions - but is it worth it?

9. Food in Madrid
   Everything you need to know about eating out in Madrid.

Madrid by Night

• Madrid Nightlife
• Madrid Flamenco
• Tapas Walking Tour at Night in Madrid Spain (book direct)

Madrid Tours

Madrid Sightseeing Tour Bus (book direct)

Cycling Tour of Madrid (book direct)

Tapas Walking Tour of Madrid (book direct)

Mp3 Tours of Madrid

More Tours of Madrid

Things to Do in Madrid Spain

• Madrid City Guide - at a Glance
• 100 Things to Do in Madrid
• Bullfighting in Madrid Spain
• Free Things to Do in Madrid
• Eating Out in Madrid
• Madrid Festivals
• Madrid Districts

Outside Madrid

• Guided Day Trips from Madrid
  Seville (by AVE) | Toledo | Segovia & Avila | El Escorial & Valle de los Caidos
• Two-Day Tour from Madrid to Cordoba and Seville (by AVE train) (book direct)
• Three-Day Tour from Madrid to the Costa del Sol (book direct)
• Four-Day Tour of Andalusia (book direct)
• Five-Day Tour of Andalusia (book direct)

Free Things in Madrid

• Top 10 Free Things to Do in Madrid
• Free Museums in Madrid
• Madrid Card - Free Museum Entry
• Free Wifi Madrid

Madrid Spain Transport Information

• Bus & Train Stations in Madrid
• AVE High-Speed Train from Madrid Spain
• Compare Prices on Car Hire in Spain with Kayak (book direct)

For more resources on traveling to and from Madrid, see Madrid Spain Transport Essentials

Miscellaneous Info About Madrid Spain

• March 11 Bombings in Madrid Spain
• Teaching English in Madrid Spain
• Learning Spanish in Madrid Spain
• Christmas in Madrid Spain What's on where in Madrid Spain at Christmas.

Pictures of Madrid Spain

• Tour of Madrid
• Royal Palace and Cathedral