Madrid is a thriving cosmopolitan European capital, ideally situated in the centre of Spain, with easy access to historical towns and beautiful surrounding countryside. It is a city famous for its museums, architecture, monuments, gastronomy and nightlife and the people of Madrid, the Madrileños, are renowned for their friendliness.
Here are some links to follow up:
| TimeOut Online - Madrid Madrid Guide |
Lonely Planet - Madrid Madrid Guide |
| What's on in Madrid In Madrid Online |
Madrid Overview World Travel Guide |
| Madrid Town Guide Spanish Town Guides |
Secret City btonline.com |
| Madrid City Overview Frommers |
Spanish Seduction aaa-calif.com/Westways |
| Madrid: The Time Is Right Washington Post |
The Best of Madrid Travel + Leisure |
| Gay Guide to Madrid gaymadrid4u.com |
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| Real Madrid: Almost Heaven All-Abroad.com |
Real Madrid Football Club |
In Madrid is an English-language monthly publication devoted to the cultural scene.
http://www.in-madrid.com
Transport
Madrid is quite a small city in comparison to other European capitals. As such, it is an easy city to move around in, with excellent underground & bus systems.
Places to visit around Madrid:
Segovia
Toledo
Avila
El Escorial
Alcala de Henares
Chinchon
