Spain’s capital is a major global city, revealing everyday Spanish city life, alongside world class galleries and museums. Balancing modern infrastructure with historic neighbourhoods, language students can apply their linguistic understanding whilst developing an appreciation for Spanish heritage.
Taking sport and arts to a new level, Madrid flaunts award-winning flamenco dancers, exceptional art galleries, outstanding museums and one of the best football teams in the world. Seat of the government and home of the Spanish monarch, Madrid has the largest Royal Palace in Western Europe. Of the city’s many plazas, Puetro del Sol is the most central and Plaza de la Villa is the most historic. A panoramic view of Spain’s largest city can be seen by taking a cable car ride on the Teleferico.
Students can get their bearings on an open top bus tour and enjoy shopping for a bargain at the Rastro; Madrid’s weekly flea market. Identify natural features in Retiro Park and get to grips with football lingo at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. Order ‘chocolate con churros’ and try tapas in a classic taverna. Expand students' artistic knowledge in the Prado, see Picasso’s Guernica in the Reina Sofia and learn about a Spanish legend in the Goya museum. Or take a trip to visit the fascinating medieval city of Toledo perched on its craggy hill top.
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4 Days to Madrid by Air
Day 1:
Travel to Madrid by air; meet your transfer to take you to your accommodation. Take a ride on the Teleferico to gain an overview of the city.
Day 2:
Visit 'The Golden Triangle' art galleries, firstly, the Prado Museum then tour the Thyssen-Bornemisza, finally the Queen Sofia Museum. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring Madrid, visiting the Palacio Real and the Plaza Mayor.
Day 3:
Visit the Bernabeu Stadium for a full stadium tour, including a walk around the pitch and a visit to the trophy room. In the afternoon go back into the centre of the city and visit the Monastery of Descalzas Reales and the Plaza de Toros Monumental de las Ventas. Alternatively, you may wish to spend the day at the Warner Bros theme park.
Day 4:
Check out of your accommodation, Spend the morning in the Parque del Retiro, see the performance artists. Or do some last-minute shopping (at El Rastro Flea Market if it is a Sunday) then meet your transfer to take you to the airport for your return flight.
