Madrid has a Mediterranean climate with very hot summers and cooler winters. You can book a low-cost, last-minute flight to Madrid today - just use the search box on the right. Before you know it, you could soon be enjoying tasty tapas and sophisticated nightlife in the city's many cafés, bars and clubs.

Ten handy facts about Madrid

1. Madrid is the Spain's capital city - and the country's largest city.
2. It is situated in the centre of the country, and the district of Puerta del Sol is known as the heartbeat or the pulse of Spain.
3. Madrid is culturally rich and has an abundance of historical and architecturally interesting buildings.
4. It is home to the Prado Museum, which is considered one of the best art galleries in the world.
5. Real Madrid, who have been European Football Champions no less than nine times, are based in the city and play at the Madrid Stadium.
6. Natives of the city are called Madrileños, or more affectionately gatos - which translates as cats.
7. Madrid is divided into 21 districts or barrios and each is very individual.
8. Madrid is famous for its energetic, non-stop nightlife. The young and dynamic Madrileños party all night and stop off for chocolate and churros on the way home.
9. Madrid hosts the largest Plaza de Toros (bullfighting ring) in Spain called Las Ventas.