Casa de Campo:
With its...
by shellseeker
Casa de Campo:
With its immense dimensions of 1.700 hectars this park west of Palacio Real covers almost half of Madrid’s green expanse. This big natural area is covered with oak trees, pines, plane trees and many meadows for a family picknick. It is a rather good idea to leave the busy streets and hop on the cable car “Teleférico” starting from Paseo del Pintor Rosales, Metro Argüelles and leads you into the heart of the park. On the cable car you have a fantastic view of Madrid. Obviously the park is so popular that in summer it could be unpleasantly crowded, especiall on the weekends.
Plaza Mayor
by shellseeker
The extremely grand 17th-century arcaded square is in the heart of Madrid. Once the sight of bullfights, great festivals, and ceremonies, plays, public burnings of heretics, and the crowning of kings, Plaza Mayor has played a vital role in Spanish history. Now the beautiful square is decorated with eye-catching, kaleidoscopic-coloured murals and is surrounded by baroque architecture. One can visit the many plaza shops and cafes of the square and enjoy the calm mornings, the busy afternoons, or perhaps dinner at some of the liveliest (and expensive) tapas bars in the city.
not to forget
by ger4444
Other things that you should pack: sunglasses (even in winter there is sun), sunlotion, an umbrellas (it can suddenly start to rain, except in the summer season), good walking boots, a bottle of water for you get thirsty. earplugs for the noisy hotelroom
Parque Juan Carlos I
by andal13
This park takes its name from the present King; it is situated far from downtown, and has a lake, waterfalls, and some modern sculptures.
Este parque lleva el nombre del actual rey; está situado lejos del centro, y tiene un lago, cascadas y varias esculturas modernas.
Sooooo much to do
by spgood301
Madrid is another "city that never sleeps". You'll find just about every kind of nightlife: restaurants, pubs, nightclubs, and those tapas bars. And, don't forget those wonderful outdoor terraces-my favorite thing about Madrid.
Madrid nightlife starts really late. It requires you to be the "ultimate nightowl". It's great if you have no plans in the morning-you can stay in bed and sleep it off. If you have morning sightseeing plans though, that early wake up will be awful tough! As a morning person, I admit I had a tough time adjusting.
I'll say this: Madrilenos REALLY know how to LIVE!!
Hmm... choices
Museo del Prado, Puerta de Velázquez, Madrid 12/03
The Plaza de Toros (bullfight arena)
Panteón de Hombres Ilustres (Madrid, España/Spain)
