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Madrid, Spain
MADRID'S PALACIO REAL: western Europe's largest palace (Corel)

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Madrid Family Travel Tips

  • See art by El Greco, Rubens, Goya, and others at the world-class Museo del Prado.
  • Tour the expanded Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, one of the world's largest modern art museums.
  • Bike through the Parque de Retiro, Madrid's city oasis.
  • Attend a flamenco performance.
  • Bargain for finds at El Rastro, a flea market.


Family Overview: Madrid, Spain

Fine art and flamenco are signatures of Madrid, Spain's capital. In decades past, Barcelona, with its diversity and flash, seemed to overshadow Madrid, but not any longer. With a futuristic $100 million addition to the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia as well as stylish restaurants serving way more than tapas, Madrid's on a fast track to trendy. Read More

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Hotels

Hotel Ritz Madrid

PLAZA DE LA LEALTAD, 5.
Madrid 28014 Map

Distance: 1.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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The Westin Palace, Madrid

Plaza de las Cortes, 7
Madrid E-28014 Map

Distance: 1.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
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InterContinental MADRID

PASEO DE LA CASTELLANA 49
Madrid 28046 Map

Distance: 2.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Attractions

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

expert favorite attraction
Santa Isabel 52
Madrid, Spain

Distance: 0.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

Filling for the world of modern art the role that the Prado has filled for traditional art, the... Read More

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Museo del Prado

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Paseo del Prado
Madrid, Spain

Distance: 1.1 mi. (from destination center)

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With more than 7,000 paintings, the Prado is one of the most important repositories of art in... Read More

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Palacio Real (Royal Palace)

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Plaza de Oriente
Calle de Bailén 2
Madrid, Spain

Distance: 2.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

No longer occupied by royalty, but still used for state occasions, the Royal Palace stands on a... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended
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Airports

Major Airports near Madrid

Distance (mi.)
Madrid Barajas Airport 7.7 map
Malaga Airport 262.0 map

Other Smaller Airports near Madrid

Distance (mi.)
Badajoz Talaveral La Real Airport 197.1 map
Biarritz Parme Airport 239.2 map
Jerez De La Frontera La Parra Airport 283.4 map


GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

  • Spain Family Adventure
    Intrepid Travel
    from $2460, 15 days
    Journey from Madrid to Cordoba sampling the best of ancient and modern Spain. Discover Spain's Moorish heart as you hike through the hills, stay in...


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