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LOCAL INFORMATION FOR MADRID - AIRPORT (MAD)

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Madrid Mini Guide:

Madrid Barajas Airport is situated 13km to the northeast of Madrid city centre. The airport offers a range of services and facilities including cafés, bars, restaurants duty-free shopping and a bureau de change-for those last minute euros.

Things To See/Do in Madrid:

The Spanish capital Madrid offers some of Europe's most exciting cultural and historical attractions, making it the ideal destination for a short break.

Walking along Paseo del Prado you'll encounter the famous Golden Triangle of Art, which comprises three museums, the most famous of which is the Prado Museum. The museum houses priceless masterpieces by Goya and Velázquez. Other must-see cultural and architectural attractions in the area include the Palacio Real and Sol Square.

Madrid has an exciting shopping scene which offers something to suit all tastes and budgets. Serious fashionistas should head to Salamanca, where they'll discover all the exclusive designer boutiques. Meanwhile, those shopping on a budget may prefer to rummage around La Latina flea market, where just about anything can be bought or sold including cheap second hand clothing and low cost antiques.

Madrid is host to many sporting events including tennis and soccer. Every October, the city is the venue for the Madrid Tennis Masters series featuring the world's top ATP tennis players. Soccer is also big business in Madrid. While you're in town, why not see some the world's top class soccer players in action. Madrid is home to the world famous soccer club Real Madrid, who compete in Europe's Champion's League and the Spanish La Liga. Soccer legends to have donned Real Madrid jerseys include: David Beckham, Luis Figo, Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo. Atletico Madrid is another popular local team. Derby matches between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid always draw crowds from far and wide.

Madrid's surrounding countryside offers plenty of touring possibilities. Why not take off on an adventure with a road map in your hire car to nearby Toledo, Segovia or Aranjuez?

Eating Out/Nightlife/Accommodation in Madrid:

Eating out in Madrid is relatively cheap because of the huge variety of Tapas bars restaurants located around Plaza Santa Ana and Mayor. Budget bites on offer at local Tapas bars include: squid, tortilla, olives and patatas bravas. As temperatures plummet in winter, locals warm themselves with traditional hearty stews and suckling pig. If you're looking to dine out somewhere special and money is no object, check out Azul Profundo or Café Oliver, situated in the chic Chueca neighbourhood.

Madrid is world famous for its buzzing nightlife, which allows revellers to party until dawn. The after-dark action doesn't really get going until after midnight and the city's night owls usually don't head out until after 2am. Trendy clubs to check out in the city include The Room at Arlabán 7, Joy Esclava at Arenal 11 and Kapital at Atocha 125.

Accommodation in Madrid ranges from first class luxury hotel suites at Hotel Villa Real, situated at Plaza de las Cortes to thrifty budget accommodation bargains like the salubrious Hotel Paris, which offers special cheap rates starting from €75.

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