Madrid the City of Lavishness
Madrid the capital and the largest city of Spain, is well known for its glamorous and posh nightlife. Filled with night clubs and elegant bars, an astonishing number of art galleries and some really beautiful architecture Madrid is definitely a good choice for a holiday. Madrid has this uncanny ability to make you feel extremely welcome and your holiday can suddenly start feeling like your alternate home, just with less work and more fun. The best time to visit Madrid is during spring and autumn which is from April to June, September and October since the weather is mild and ideal.
There are a lot of popular neighborhoods in Madrid and its best to know what they are while you visit. The Barrio de las Letras is an area rich in history and buildings where some of the most famous writers lived. The Conde Duque is littered with cafes and restaurants where The Conde Duque Cultural centre is located which hosts shows, concerts and exhibitions.
For all those who appreciate rich history and architecture The Plaza Mayor is the most impressive and known plaza in Madrid, it is surrounded by souvenir shops and classy cafes where one can enjoy a nice cup of coffee. The Palacio Real is the official residence of the King of Spain and is used for conducting grand state ceremonies owning to its grandeur. The Museo de America houses the precious Tesoro de los Quimbayas which is a collect of gold objects, the Museo de la Ciudad tells the complete history of the city.
Apart from these architectural marvels are magnificent, scenic parks that you can find in Madrid like the El Retiro Park which is the main park and a perfect place for a picnic with your family and loved ones. Important information to be equipped with is the location of hospitals in case of any medical emergency. There are around 10 major hospitals strategically placed throughout the city and the best part is almost all places can be reached very easily through Madrid’s excellent public transit system such as Madrid’s Metro which is second largest in the world.
The buses and subways form an integrated network and have a great advantage of working with the same tickets. The Metro de Madrid is best and least expensive in Europe and stamping the ticket once allows you to use it for as long and far within the Metro Zone. Buses cover all those areas that the Metro does not and comes with the added benefit of free wifi. The local trains connect the suburbs with the main city and best used to visit locations outside the city limits and provide easy commutation from the north to south of city.
Hotels are not difficult to find in Madrid and the décor ranges from sparsely furnished budget rooms to spacious luxurious suites and apartments. There are over 100 hotels in the Centro district with price ranging from 19 Euros to over 400 Euros per night. In the Cortes district the pricing starts at 33 Euros and go upto 430 Euros and in Salamanca district from 42 Euros to over 500 Euros. In sol district the pricing starts again at 19 Euros and goes upto almost 500 Euros. Its best to stay in the Centro district since it has easy access to all the top attractions so book your room and enjoy a wonderful stay in Madrid.