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Royal palaces, great art and Spain’s liveliest nights

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Best timeApril to June and September to October: warm, sunny days that suit walking and terraces
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Discover Madrid

Madrid is a city of grand boulevards, leafy parks and some of the greatest art in the world. The Prado, Reina Sofía and Thyssen museums sit side by side, and the Royal Palace is one of the largest in Europe.

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Madrileños eat late and stay out later, so evenings are for tapas around Plaza Mayor and La Latina. Football fans can tour Real Madrid’s Bernabéu stadium, and Toledo, the ‘city of three cultures’, is a short train ride away.

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City Breaks Cultural Experiences

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Your Madrid trip

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See & do

The best of Madrid

Must-see

  1. Plaza MayorMadrid’s grand arcaded square, the heart of the old city.
  2. Retiro ParkBoating lake, rose gardens and the glass Crystal Palace.
  3. Gran VíaMadrid’s grand avenue of theatres, shops and rooftop bars.

Things to do

  1. 01
    Royal PalaceThe official residence of the Spanish royal family, with 3,000 rooms.
  2. 02
    Prado MuseumVelázquez, Goya and El Greco in one of the world’s great galleries.
  3. 03
    Bernabéu stadium tourBehind the scenes at the home of Real Madrid.
  4. 04
    Toledo day tripA medieval hill city of cathedrals, synagogues and mosques.

When to go

Best time to visit

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Novnow Dec

Best months Possible, but not ideal

April to June and September to October: warm, sunny days that suit walking and terraces.

Climate. Continental: hot, dry summers above 30°C and cool winters around 10°C.

Travel info

Good to know

DARMadrid

Fly to Madrid–Barajas (MAD), usually connecting in Dubai, Doha or Istanbul. The centre is about 30 minutes away.

Nearest airport
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
Spanish; English spoken in hotels
Time zone
Central European Time (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Visa
Part of the Schengen Area. Many nationalities, including Tanzanian passport holders, need a Schengen visa: apply 4–8 weeks before travel. Our team checks the rules for your passport and can handle the application for you.

Questions

Before you go to Madrid

Talk to our Dar es Salaam team

We know Madrid well and can shape any trip to your dates and budget.

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Madrid or Barcelona?
Madrid is about art, palaces and nightlife; Barcelona about Gaudí and the beach. They are 2.5 hours apart by fast train, so many guests do both.
Can I watch a Real Madrid match?
Often, yes. Tell us your dates and we’ll check the fixtures and tickets.

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