Discover Madrid
Get under the skin of Madrid on an overland journey by train through Spain, with time to discover the city sites and venture out into lesser-known suburbs.
Madrid, Spain’s capital, pulses with energy, culture, and history. The Prado Museum boasts masterpieces by Velázquez and Goya, while the Royal Palace stands as a testament to Spanish grandeur. Plaza Mayor is a lively square, and Gran Vía is filled with shopping and nightlife. Madrid’s tapas bars are an experience in themselves, and Retiro Park provides green space in the city. With its warm people, vibrant flamenco scene, and artistic legacy, Madrid embodies the essence of Spain, offering visitors a cultural feast.
Neighbourhoods in and around Madrid
Holidays by land and sea
Spend an afternoon relaxing by the water with a granizado de limón in Madrid's most beautiful park, El Retiro, or explore the formal gardens, water features and wilder, woodier areas.
Built on the site of a Moorish fortress, the Palacio Real is Europe's largest royal palace and home to famed artworks, books and armour, alongside gardens, plazas, and the quiet Almudena Cathedral.
Visit one, or all, of Madrid's 'Golden Triangle' galleries: the Museo del Prado, Reina Sofía and the Thyssen-Bornemisza, each of which house some of the world's most prestigious artworks.
Originally an abattoir, Matadero Madrid is now the city's most vibrant cultural centre. It hosts exhibitions, immersive experiences, art installations, a weekend food market and much more.
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