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Europe's third largest city may not have a beach like Barcelona, but if you come on a city break to Madrid sunbathing is the last thing that'll be on your mind.
Any travel guide will tell you that Spain's capital is one bursting with culture and activities for tourists at every turn, with museums, art galleries and night after night of sexy flamenco. And if that doesn't whet your appetite, Madrid's tourism board will proudly inform you that the city has more bars per square metre than anywhere else in Europe.
...bursting with culture and activities
When it comes to appearances Madrid is hard to beat too, having retained much of its historic and regal flair seen in its wide boulevards, elegant fountains and royal parks. And for those of you who are bad with your bearings, don't worry, despite the size of this metropolis, Madrid's centre is surprisingly small. It has one of Europe's best metros too.
...an exhausting number of boutique shops and brand names.
The cuisine's not bad either and guess what, it's cheap - well Madrid is the capital of tapas after all. The best place to find these cheap eats, along with the best bars and more upmarket restaurants is just off the Gran Via around the lively areas of Malasaña and Chueca. Check out Malasaña for its pumping underground bar scene too.
Then there's the shopping, which is what you'd expect from the capital of a country that has brought us the likes of Zara, Mango and Massimo Dutti. Calle Fuencarral and Chueca are a tourist's paradise and have an exhausting number of boutique shops and brand names. But it's in the designer district of Salamanca that you'll find 'the shops' of Madrid. A word of advice: just make sure you're on good terms with your bank manager before you shop here.
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When to go
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Things to see and do
Let us help plan your ideal trip to Madrid. Find the most popular tourist attractions as well as lesser-known gems in our guide to Madrid attractions.
