Flights to Madrid

The capital city of Spain, Madrid, has a vibrant atmosphere; cultural attractions and a connection with history that ensure travellers have everything they could possibly want from a European vacation. Madrid is a city that combines its enduring history with its cosmopolitan atmosphere to create a destination that is favoured amongst tourists from around the world. All trips to Madrid will awe you with sights to see, picturesque streets to roam and, of course, excellent shopping opportunities to explore. Visitors can immerse themselves in the city's fantastic local culture, its peerless art scene and world-acclaimed fine dining.

There can never be a dull moment when in Madrid with tourist having to decide what to do first - engross themselves in thousands of paintings; shop till you drop on the streets of Madrid; slug it out with a variety of football teams or marvel at the various churches and their intricate architecture or dance your way from sunset to sunrise and call this place your home.

A visit to Madrid cannot be completed without visiting the following:

• Visit the Plaza Square in the heart of Madrid
• Go shopping like a local in the huge Mercado San Miguel and get choice goods at rock bottom prices
• Loiter in the lush green gardens, lakes and cafes at the Retiro Park
• Take a stroll in the Rosaleda at Palacio de Cristal amongst the 4000 different roses
• Come alive with the night life at Puerta del Sol, also known as "kilometre zero"
• Become awed by the grandeur and luxuriousness of the Palacio Real, the official residence of the royal family
• Art lovers are enthralled by the Villahermosa Palace having over 1000 pieces of different artwork
• Visit the bigger museum, Museo Nacional del Prado, having 8600 painting and 700 sculptures
• Football lovers cannot miss going to Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, home to the football team, Real Madrid
• Fashion gurus flock to the El Rastro flee market to purchase hand stitched Moroccan leather bags