This compact, pocket-sized Madrid travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of Madrid. It's light, easily portable and comes equipped with a pull-out map. This Madrid guidebook covers: Madrid de los Austrias, Palacio Real and Opera, Rastro, Lavapies and Embajadores, Sol, Santa Ana and Huertas, Paseo del Arte and Retiro, Gran Via, Chueca and Malasana, Salamanca and Paseo de la Castellana, Plaza de Espana and beyond. Inside this Madrid travel book you will find: - Curated recommendations of places - main attractions, off-the-beaten-track adventures, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas - Things not to miss in Madrid - Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Tapas, Museo del Prado, Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Museo Reina Sofia, Clubbing, Palacio Real, Plaza Mayor, Museo Arqueologico Nacional, Museo Sorolla, The Retiro, Cafe culture, Madrid specialities, Segovia, Flamenco, Eating alfresco, Jardines Botanicos - Ready-made itineraries samples - created for different time frames or types of trip - Madrid at a glance - an overview map of Madrid with key areas and short descriptions of what you'll find there - Day trips - extra information for those on longer breaks or wanting to venture further afield - Practical travel tips - information on how to get there and around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory - Handy language section - themed basic vocabulary for greetings, numbers and food and drink - Independent reviews - honest descriptions of places to eat, drink or stay, written by our expert authors - Accommodation - handy reference guide to a range of hotels for different budgets - Pull-out map - easy to extract folded map with places to see marked - What's new - a short overview of the changes in Madrid in recent years for repeat travellers - Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed Madrid guidebook - Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide is a perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. It gives you a distinct taste of Madrid with a concise edit of all the information you'll need.
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