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What to do in Madrid, Spain.
Things to Do in La Latina Madrid
Things to Do in La Latina. A part of the 100 Things to Do in Madrid.
Things to Do in Madrid: Sol & Gran Via
Things to do around Sol and Gran Via, a part of the Top 100 Things to Do in Madrid.
Eating Out in Madrid
Eating out in Madrid. Where to eat when visiting Madrid.
Breakfast in Madrid
Breakfast in Spain tends to be a hurried affair - usually just a coffee and some toast or sweet pastry, maybe with a glass of orange juice. But there are a few places that offer something slightly better.
Bullfighting Museum in Madrid
Information about the Bullfighting Museum in Madrid.
Espacio Conde Duque Madrid
Information about the Espacio Conde Duque, home to Madrid's contemporary art museum.
Anden 0 Chamberi Metro Madrid Museum
Anden 0, the metro museum at the old disused Chamberi Metro station in Madrid.
Things to Do in Madrid
Those who say there isn't much to do in Madrid are wrong.
Madrid Blind Museum
Information about the Madrid Blind Museum.
Madrid for Kids
Taking kids on vacation to Madrid needn't be a fight between what you want to see and what the kids want to do. There is plenty to do in Madrid for all the family.
Madrid Museums for Kids
Musiaphobia is the fear of museums. It's a common phobia that usually starts in childhood, when they're being dragged around museums that they find mindnumbingly dull. Help your kids avoid this affliction by taking them to some of Madrid's most kid-friendly museums.
Wildlife Activities in Madrid
Where to take the kids to learn about animals.
Madrid Water Parks
To escape Madrid's excessive summer heat, is there a better way to cool off than at a water park. Madrid has several water parks - check out the list before for details.

Note that these water parks only tend to be open in the summer months.

Madrid Theme Parks

There are two theme parks in Madrid. Find out where they are and how to get to them below.

Both theme parks in Madrid have good websites with English language sections.

When is the Prado Museum in Madrid Free?
When is the Prado Museum in Madrid Free?
Spain Tours from Madrid
Spain tours departing from Madrid, organized by duration. Whether you have time for just a day trip, two days, three days, four days or five days, you'll find something here.

Which tour is best? They really do get better the longer they are. The only problem is that they also start to cram more and more in. Only when you reach the five-day tour do they give you a little breathing space wi…

Best Restaurants in Madrid

The following restaurants all have a 'menu del dia' lunchtime meal for approximately 10 euros.

Special mention must go to restaurant at Circulo Bellas Artes - one to definitely avoid. I've often had a single dish in a menu that I haven't thought really worked - never have I left all three dishes. At 13 euros, it was also more expensive than any of the below restaurants.

Thanks to …

English-Language Bookshops in Madrid
There are a number of places you can buy English-language books in Madrid.
Things to Do in Barrio Salamanca, Madrid
Things to Do in Barrio Salamanca, Madrid.
Things to do in Madrid: Elsewhere in Madrid
Things to do elsewhere in Madrid.
Things to Do in Madrid de las Austrias
Things to do in Madrid de las Austrias
Things to Do Around Sol & Gran Via
Things to Do Around Sol & Gran Via
Things to Do in Casa de Campo
Things to Do in Casa de Campo
Things to Do on and Around Paseo de Prado El Prado
What to do around the Paseo de Prado area.
Things to Do in Madrid: La Latina
What to Do in the La Latina district of Madrid.
Things to Do in Madrid: Huertas
Huertas is mainly about nightlife, so make sure you've had your siesta and check out 'la marcha'.
Things to Do in Madrid: Lavapies & Atocha
What to Do in Lavapies and Atocha.
Top Ten Free Activities in Madrid
Traveling on a budget? Looking for free things to do in Madrid? On this page you'll find a list of the best ten things to do for free in Madrid. Free sights, free activities, free museum entry - the best things to do in Spain's capital for free.
How to Get English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Jobs in Madrid
How to get a job teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in Madrid, Spain.
English Language Movie Theaters in Madrid
Details of English language movie theaters in Madrid. Where to see a film in English in a cinema in Madrid.
Madrid Royal Palace (Palacio Real) Information
Information about the Royal Palace (Palacio Real) in Madrid, Spain. Pictures, history, ticket information and guided tours of Madrid.
Madrid Rastro Market Pictures
Pictures from the Rastro, Spain's most famous flea market, found in Madrid every Sunday.
Things to Do in Madrid
Things to do in Madrid.
Where is the Nearest Beach to Madrid?
Madrid is over 300km from the sea - but that doesn't mean you don't have a few options for a visit to the beach during your stay in Madrid.
Things to Do in Madrid
Top Ten Things to Do in Madrid.
Madrid Nightlife
Where to experience the best of Madrid's nightlife.
Madrid Districts
Most cities in Spain are divided into districts, or 'barrios', each with their own unique character, and Madrid is no exception. However, the districts that a tourist would want to visit are generally ill-defined and have nothing to do with the Administrative Districts of Madrid.

Taking that…

Madrid Checklist
So you're planning a trip to Madrid? Make sure you have everything covered
Starting Your Spanish Vacation in Madrid
Travel from Madrid - how to use Madrid effectively on your trip around Spain
Is the Madrid Card Good Value for Money?
Suggested uses of the Madrid Card to ensure you get your money's worth from Madrid's discount card.
What Can You Get With the Madrid Card?
Complete list of free attractions with the Madrid Card.
Madrid Departure & Arrival
Due to its central location, Madrid is the hub for Spain's entire transport network. Information on all of Spain's buses, trains and flights, including links to bus companies & airlines and travel times to Spain's major cities.
Madrid Image Gallery - Pictures of Madrid
Madrid is one of the greatest cities in Spain and is well worth a visit. Check out thse pictures of Madrid
Best of Madrid - Restaurants & Hotels
The best hotels and restaurants from James Martin, About's Guide to Europe.
Day Trips from Madrid
Where to go on a day trip from Madrid. How to get there and what there is to do on the best Madrid day trips.
Top Five Hotels in Madrid
Five of the best hotels in Madrid. The best accommodation in Madrid, the capital of Spain.
Madrid Essential Guide - What to Do in Madrid
Guide to Madrid. At-a-glance guide to Madrid, day trips from Madrid, Madrid hotels and airport transfer information.
Madrid City Guide - What to Do in Madrid
A quick guide to Madrid - what there is to do in Spain's capital city and distance from Madrid to Seville and Barcelona.
Christmas in Madrid
Christmas & New Year in Madrid. Where to find the nativity scenes, three kings' procession and the Christmas markets, as well as where to see in the new year.
Madrid to Pamplona by Train, Bus, Car and Flights
Details of how to get from Madrid to Pamplona (or from Pamplona to Madrid) by bus, train or plane.
Malasaña - Pick of the Best Nightlife in Alternative Madrid
The best bars and club in Malasaña, Madrid's hippest nightspot.
Pacha Superclub in Madrid
One of the most popular superclubs in Madrid, round the corner from trendy Malasaņa. (Metro: Tribunal)
Types of Bars in Madrid
A good guide to the various types of drinking establishments available in Madrid (most of which is applicable to other cities in Spain). Also, a breakdown of the various districts in Madrid and the style of nightlife they offer.
Forthcoming Events
A guide to nightlife in the coming month from In Madrid, the free English-language newspaper available in the Spanish capital.
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