Information about Madrid

Madrid, capital of Spain and the biggest city in the country, is an open and endearing city. Bustling, unpretentious, its old quarter is a winding maze of simple harmony, surrounded by elegant civil buildings, parks and boulevards, all landmarks of a modern city.
A byword in art thanks to its galleries and museums, it enjoys a well- earned reputation as being an open hearted city where all visitors can be sure of finding a very warm welcome.
The city is located on the river Manzanares in the centre of both the country and the Community of Madrid and this community is bordered by the Regions of Castile and Leon and Castile-La Mancha. As the capital city of Spain, seat of government, and residence of the Spanish monarch, Juan Carlos I, Madrid is also the political center of Spain.
The city is full of great monuments, like the royal palace, the Plaza Mayor or the many statuettes, and for people interested in art, the Museums Prado, Reina Sofia or Thyssen Bornemiza have some of the most greatest collections of famous Spanish painters like Velazquez, Goya, Picasso or Miro. Find a list of Museums here
Getting to know such a big and interesting city takes you a long time. If your visit is just a weekend long we will show you some of the monuments, places and other points of interest which you should not miss
How to get there ?
Madrid´s International Airport is connected to the World.
There are daily direct flights from major Cities in the US Europe and UK . Travellers from the UK can use Traveljungles flight comparison site to check rates.