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Gran Vía, Madrid

MADRID 3.3km 12 AIRPORT
14KM
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The vibrant Spanish capital of Madrid
is a wonderful blend of old and new.
Delve into Spain’s history and see grand
paintings at the Prado Museum or marvel Calle De Sagasta
at one of the most extraordinary private
collection of European art in the world at Calle De Fuencarral Calle De Genoa
the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. The city Rosaleda Plaza de
Gardens
is synonymous with sport, shopping, varied 7 San Andres
dining and an electrifying nightlife. Madrid Calle De San Bernardo
really knows how to live. Plaza de Calle Gran Vía Calle De Hortaleza
Espana
4 2
SEE 8 10 1 11 Paseo De Recoletos
• One of Europe’s oldest cities, travel to Toledo 5 6
to see monuments that date back to the 8th Calle Maestro Victoria Calle De Alcala
century Royal Palace Calle De Bailen Thyssen-
of Madrid Bornemisza Calle De Alfonso X11
• The gardens of the Retiro feature marble Calle Mayor Puerta Museum
del Sol
Carrera De San Jeronimo
monuments, landscaped lawns and green Plaza
spaces to relax Mayor Prado El Retiro Park
Museum
DO
• Cheer on Real Madrid at a football match at 3 Calle De Atocha Del Prado
the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
• Visit the residence of the Spanish Royal Family
at the Royal Palace of Madrid, the largest royal El Rastro
palace in western Europe
Ronda De Atocha
EAT & DRINK
• Try Spanish hot chocolate and sugary churros
at the famous Chocolateria San Gines ATTRACTION
SHOPPING PRECINCT
PARK
WHAT’S ON
Madrid Carnival HOTELS PAGE HOTELS PAGE
14 to 18 February
1 H10 Villa de la Reina Boutique Hotel 42 7 Hotel Riu Plaza España 43
Madrid Day 2 Hospes Puerta de Alcalá 43 8 Inhala Hotel Garden 42
2 May 3 Hotel Cortezo 42 9 InterContinental Madrid 43
4 Hotel Emperador Madrid 42 10 NH Collection Madrid Gran Vía 43
F1 Spanish Grand Prix 5 Hotel Regente 42 11 The Principal Madrid Hotel 43
11 to 13 September 6 Hotel Regina 42 12 The Westin Madrid Cuzco 43

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