Madrid
Madrid is a city of elegant boulevards and expansive manicured parks such as the Buen Retiro. Just a 2 hour 40 minute flight will take you from Dublin to the cosmopolitan of Madrid.
Madrid is an exceptional destination for art lovers. Near and around Paseo del Prado, three of the world’s most prestigious art galleries can be found. The Prado Museum showcases a complete collection of Spanish paintings from the Middle Ages to the nineteenth century.
You’ll love wandering through the streets of the vibrant heart of Madrid. Not only do they shelter museums, churches, palaces and parks but they also have interesting stories to tell. Start at the Kilometre zero marker in Puerto del Sol, from which the national roads starting in Madrid fan out. The second busiest street in the world according to the Guinness Book of Records, Calle de Preciados, begins in this large square. Then take Gran Via, a lively traditional avenue on which shops, cafés, movie theatres and theatres are to be found.
Madrid is known the world over for its nightlife theatres, musicals, flamenco bars, pubs and clubs where you can dance into the early hours.
Madrid Must Sees: Landmark: Royal Palace Culture: Prado Museum Shopping: Calle del Almirante