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Madrid City Breaks

Madrid City Break

Madrid city breaks are a lively adventure of unique art, culture and Europe's most flamboyant nightlife. The city is not as architecturally enchanting as Spain's other major cities, however it's energetic atmosphere and contemporary style more than makes up for it in the sun kissed capital.

Madrid has been Spain's capital city since 1952 and is ideally located on the Iberian Peninsula. Artistically Madrid has always been a major European capital, with an array of art galleries and museums including; the famous Museo del Prado, which features artworks by many Spanish and European masters dating back to the Renaissance. The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Sofia, which offers an exploration of twentieth century art, including Picasso, Miro and Dali and the Museo Thyssn-Bornemiza, which contains one of the world's most extensive art collections.

Madrid city breaks cater to all types of visitors and if art is not your passion, then Spain's biggest bullring, the Plaza de Toros may offer more attraction, as regular bullfights are still held in it's massive arena. And for less bloody-thirsty sports, football fans can watch Real Madrid or Atletico de Madrid play.

The city has an array of lively cafes, restaurants and chic bars to stop in and relax in the hot summer climate, and for Madrid City breaks in the cold winters the modern metropolis has an array of indoor activities to entertain it's many visitors.

 

 


Essential Information for Spain

Money

Spain's official currency is the Euro (EUR). One Euro is divided into 100 cents. Money can be exchanged at bureaux de change and major hotels, but banks give the best rates. All major credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted at most hotels, restaurants, and shops. ATMs are widespread and are generally the cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining money.

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Passports / Visas

The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that has a multiple entry option that allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all. Non-EU nationals must hold a return or onward ticket, all necessary documents for onward travel and sufficient funds.

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Communications

The international access code for Spain is +34. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). City/area codes are in use, e.g. (0)93 for Barcelona and (0)91 for Madrid. Pay phones are either blue or green and accept either coins or phone cards, which are sold at post offices, tobacco shops and newsagents. Mobile phone operators provide thorough GSM 900/1800 coverage throughout the country and the Balearic and Canary Islands. Email and Internet access is available at Internet cafes in most towns and resorts.

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