Madrid
Impressive art, classic Spanish cuisine and all-night clubbing
Airline tickets to Madrid offer holidays filled with high culture and historic sights. Feast on world-class art, Spanish regional cuisine and party throughout the night.
Things to do
A ticket to Madrid offers travel to see acclaimed art at The Prado Museum, Reina Sofia Museum and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in the Paseo del Arte. Visitors can easily explore attractions in the Centre and Old Town on foot.
Shopping
A flight to Madrid offers great shopping opportunities from upmarket boutiques and fine wine in Salamanca to Chueca's alternative designers. The area around Plaza Mayor is the best place for Spanish crafts.
Restaurants
Many visitors to Madrid travel just to taste the range of regional cuisine from traditional cocido madrileño in the Old Town to creative modern Spanish menus in Chueca and gourmet tapas in La Latina. There are numerous international restaurants too - Mexican is particularly popular.
Nightlife
A flight to Madrid is a ticket to some of Europe's most vibrant nightlife with everything from hip clubs to live bands to flamenco in distinct neighbourhoods such as fashionable Chueca, alternative Malasaña, multicultural Lavapiés and self-assured La Latina. Opera fans should book a ticket for Madrid's Teatro Real, in the Palacio district.
When to go
KLM has frequent flights to Madrid. Book Madrid airline tickets to coincide with the parade of the three kings, Reyes Magos, in January, or for the Dos de Mayo celebrations in May.
Upcoming events
- Hurta Cordel: International Festival of Improvisation
9 - 14 Feb 2010 (annual)
- Madrid Carnival
12 - 17 Feb 2010 (annual)
- All events
Things to do
SpotlightThe Prado Museum
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SpotlightLibertad 8
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SpotlightBotin
According to the Guinness Book of Records, Botin is the world's oldest continuously operating restaurant, and was also a favourite with Ernest Hemingway. More about this item
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