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Madrid, the city that never sleeps, also has places where you can escape from the world, enjoy moments of connection with yourself and relax. Among them, we highlight three spaces where you can enjoy swimming pools, saunas, beauty treatments, massages... In short: an oasis of peace in the middle of the hustle and bustle of a big city.
The Four Seasons Hotel has the largest spa in the city, four floors with steam showers, saunas and swimming pools. On the other hand we find Hammam Al Ándalus, a temple of Arabic style in one of the main arteries of Madrid and, finally, we invite you to visit the Thermas de Griñón, the largest wellness center in the Community of Madrid: 3,000 square meters where your mind will escape and your body will relax.
Madrid is home to a varied and abundant gastronomic offer that suits all budgets and palates. Get to know the history of the Community immersing yourself in its centenary bars and restaurants, where you can taste the most typical dishes of the city. In addition, if you want to indulge yourself, you can also enjoy the most extravagant flavors in its 24 Michelin-starred restaurants, which we are sure will conquer the most demanding palates. And finally... what better plan than tasting the best wines of the Spanish capital in its wineries and wine tourism routes?
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The Community of Madrid has a wide variety of hotel accommodations to suit the possibilities and tastes of each person.
The hotels in Madrid go beyond accommodation, so it has some of the best terraces, such as the terrace Hotel Urban, the Ático de las Letras, the Poniente terrace of the Hotel Exe Moncloa, The Roof at the Hotel Me Madrid, the Sky Lounge at Hotel Silken Puerta América, or the Terraza del Hotel Índigo.
If you are looking for luxury hotels, Madrid offers you the most charming ones, the Four Seasons Hotel Madrid 5*, the Villamagna 5*, The Westing Palace 5* GL or the Ritz 5*GL are just some of them.
Sport is a firm and safe bet for the Community of Madrid, something that is reflected in its numerous sports facilities, its participation in and hosting of major sporting events, etc.
Soccer, tennis, basketball, golf, popular races, hiking, horse riding or even water sports. In Madrid you have the opportunity to practice your favorite sport or enjoy world-class sporting events. Enjoy the Mutua Madrid Tennis Open, a Sunday at the Zarzuela Hippodrome, a visit to the Real Madrid or Atlético de Madrid Museums, sign up for the San Silvestre Vallecana or practice any mountain sport in the middle of nature are just some of the many possibilities offered by the region.
The "Red de Castillos de la Comunidad de Madrid" is a program created to facilitate the knowledge and access of the users to the most relevant castles, watchtowers and fortifications of the region.
A trip to medieval times that allows us to know its most emblematic constructions located in the most impressive corners of nature. Undoubtedly, a way to discover and understand history while enjoying an unbeatable natural heritage.
Some of them are the Castillo de la Coracera in San Martín de Valdeiglesias, the Castillo del Duque del Infantado in Manzanares el Real, Castillo de Gonzalo Chacón in Arroyomolinos, the Castillo de los Zapata, Condes de Barajas, in Alameda de Osuna, the Castillo de las Encomiendas Santiaguistas in Villarejo de Salvanés or the walled enclosure and Castillo de los Mendoza in Buitrago de Lozoya.
Located on the Paseo del Prado, it is one of the best art galleries in the world and houses masterpieces of Spanish, Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch painting, among others.
It contains collections that cover the history of painting, from Romanesque murals of the XII century to works of the late XIX century. Highlights include a large exhibition of Hispanic painters such as Ribera, Zurbarán, Velázquez and Goya, among others, and collections of European artists such as El Greco, Titian, Rubens and Bosch.
The museum is a world reference and is a must-see in Madrid, with more than 8,000 paintings, 5,000 drawings, 2,000 engravings, 700 sculptures and many other objects of great value.
Address: Calle Ruiz de Alarcón 23, Madrid. You can get to the Prado Museum by Metro (Atocha Station, Line 1) or by train (Atocha Renfe Station).
The Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, has been called the "eighth wonder of the world". This great nave, with up to 4,000 rooms, is the largest granite building in the world.
It is known the world over for its unique Herrerian architecture, indebted to Juan de Herrera, who completed its construction after the death of its original architect, Juan Bautista de Toledo.
It was built by King Felipe II and has been a royal site ever since for many monarchs, many of which lay in its Cript. It contains the tombs of the monarchs of the Bourbon and Austrian houses who died after the date of its construction, with the exception of Felipe V, who rests a few kilometres away in La Granja de San Ildefonso, as well as Fernando VI, who is in the Reales Salesas.
Address: Calle de Juan de Borbón y Battemberg San Lorenzo de el Escorial. You can reach El Escorial by train from central Madrid stations such as Atocha (C-8) or Chamartín. If you wish to travel by bus, lines 664 and 661 running from Moncloa will get you there.
In the national Park of the Guadarrama mountain range, at the gates of La Pedriza, lays the Castillo de Manzanares El Real, the best preserved of the region of Madrid, in a place with lots of history, heritage and culture, declared a historic-artistic monument in 1931.
A castle whose history goes back to the reconquest, when the area was in conflict between the Lords of Segovia and Madrid. After the mediation of Alfonso X, the control of the Crown was passed on to him and was named "El Real de Manzanares". At the end of the 14th century the Royal of Manzanares passed into the hands of Mendoza, which enjoyed its maximum splendour during the following two centuries.
Address: Calle Cañada, s/n, 28410 Manzanares el Real, Madrid. Head North from Madrid to reach Manzanares El Real by car. If travelling by bus, you need to grab line 724 from Plaza Castilla. If you wish to travel by train, you can reach Villalba from main Madrid central stations (Atocha, Chamartín), then grab a bus from Villalba heading to Manzanares El Real.
Santiago Bernabéu stadium is home to the Real Madrid Football Club. It also houses the soccer club's trophy collection, the Real Madrid Museum. Its visit also allows a guided tour of the Santiago Bernabéu stadium to see the dressing rooms, the facilities and the perimeter of the field itself.
Address: Av. de Concha Espina, 1, 28036 Madrid. Travel the easiest by Metro, you just need to get off at Santiago Bernabéu Station.
Cívitas Metropolitano is Atlético de Madrid Football Club main headquarters. As its neighbour team, Real Madrid, Atlético’s main stadium also hosts a club museum, Territorio Atleti. Inaugurated in 2020, it has 1400 m2 dedicated to the history of the local football club.
Address: Av. de Luis Aragonés, 4, Madrid. Easiest way to reach the stadium is travelling by Metro to Estadio Metropolitano Station (Line 7)
In San Martin de la Vega you can find one of the most modern and avant-garde themed parks in Europe, the Warner Park Madrid.
Inspired by the glamour of Hollywood and designed for you to spend a day at the movies, the park has 36 attractions, some of them unique in Europe, distributed in six large thematic areas, each area offers its own attractions and shows, get ready to enjoy dizzying roller coasters, musicals, water rides and authentic movie scenes.
Every day there are more than 50 different shows, parades and animations that will make all family members enjoy an unforgettable day in a unique space.
Address: Carretera M-301, km 15, San Martín de la Vega. Best reach the place by car. If you are travelling by train, reach Pinto Station from Madrid Central Stations, then grab bus line 413 to reach the park. Line 412 also reaches the place from Villaverde, and Méndez Álvaro Bus Station has shutter buses running to the park.
Reach Madrid’s World Heritage Sites by train. San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Aranjuez and Alcalá de Henares have trains running from Madrid Central to ease the arrival of tourists and visitors.
Travel to San Lorenzo de El Escorial on the Felipe II train, running from Príncipe Pío Station to the Royal site. The King himself will be on board to tell you every detail about the journey.
Travel to Aranjuez on the Strawberry Train, running from Príncipe Pío as well, heading towards the Royal Site of Aranjuez. You will have the chance to taste famous local strawberries on board!.
Travel to Alcalá de Henares on the Cervantes Train, running from Atocha Station. Cervantes and some characters of his novels will surely be on board!
The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is a very popular art gallery of old and modern masters located in Madrid. Its existence is due to the lease agreed in 1988 and the acquisition by the Spanish government in 1993, collecting the most valuable core of the private collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza family.
The museum is located in the Palace of Duque de Villahermosa.Its main collection travels through the history of paintings between the 13th and the 19th century, from the Gothic style of Jan van Eyck to the pop style of Roy Liechtenstein.
Address: Paseo del Prado, 8, 28014 Madrid. Arrive to the gallery either by Metro (get off at Banco de España Station and walk down Paseo de la Castellana until you reach the place), or train (get off at Atocha – Estación del Arte and head north through Paseo de la Castellana).
Buitrago del Lozoya preserves this authentic fortification that had defensive purposes at the time of the Reconquest. It had a rectangular floor plan, a central parade ground and several towers.
The castle or fortress is linked to the Mendoza family, on which the town depended in the 14th century. The construction that has survived to the present day dates from that century or the next, when it became the residence of the Marquis of Santillana and his family, future dukes of Infantado.
Address: Plaza del Castillo, 28730 Buitrago del Lozoya, Madrid. Buitrago is 60 km north through A-1 highway. Reach Buitrago by bus with line 191 running from Plaza Castilla.
The origins of the palace date back to the 9th century, when the Muslim kingdom of Toledo, concerned about its defense against Christian attacks, built a fortress that would later be used by the kings of Castile. In the 16th century the Alcazar was built on the same foundations.
Inside you can see fresco paintings, a tour of the various rooms allows you to discover the legacy of artists such as Giaquinto, Tiepolo, Mengs, Bayeu and Maella.
Address: Plaza de la Independencia, Madrid. Best reach the palace walking from Madrid city center, it is located just few minutes walking from main center spots: Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, etc. Tube station is Ópera (Line 2).
This rectangular floor plan square is located in the heart of the Madrid de los Austrias.
This space, originally conceived for civic life, was commissioned by King Philip III from the architect Juan Gómez de Mora. The Plaza was completed in 1617 and since then it has undergone many transformations due to successive fires.
Its current neoclassical appearance is due to the architect Juan de Villanueva, who radically transformed the complex. You can still see the brick buildings, the nine access doors, including the famous Arco de Cuchilleros, the Casa de la Panadería and the equestrian statue of Felipe III.
Address: Plaza Mayor is located in the heart of the city center. You can walk all this area and wander around to reach all monuments and spots. If you are travelling by tube, get off at Sol (Lines 1, 2, 3 and RENFE trains) or Tirso de Molina (Line 1) to reach this square.
National famous Puerta del Sol square is the neuralgic center of the city. Its main attraction is the clock that chimes to mark the beginning of the year. Here you can also find the statue of "The Bear and the Strawberry Tree" and Kilometer Zero.
Originally, the Puerta del Sol was one of the entrances to the wall that surrounded Madrid in the fifteenth century and the name comes from a sun in bas-relief that was carved on it. It was an outer point of the city, although due to its location and the growth of Madrid to the east, it gradually became a key place for the exit to the surroundings.
Address: numerous narrow downtown streets lead to Puerta del Sol. If you are travelling from further reach, travel to Sol Tube (Lines 1, 2, 3) and RENFE Station.
Located in the heart of the Sierra de Guadarrama, San Lorenzo de El Escorial was a royal summer residence halfway between Madrid and La Granja de San Ildefonso. Thanks to this, it has a large number of monuments of that time, which today has been converted giving rise to a city full of charm, cultural atmosphere and leisure options.
Main highlight of the place is the Monastery and Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984.
Address:The town is located 60 km northwest through A-6 highway. You can travel to El Escorial by RENFE train (C3 Line), departing from main Madrid central stations, or by bus, grabbing line 661 from Moncloa.
Aranjuez, one of the Royal Sites of the Crown of Spain. The famous gardens of the palace, along with the natural environment surrounding the municipality, were included in 2001 in the list of UNESCO as Cultural Landscape World Heritage Site.
At the end of the 15th century, Aranjuez was designated a Royal Site by the Catholic Monarchs. Although it was the kings of the House of Austria who began the construction of palaces and gardens. During the reign of Philip II, royal apartments were built but were destroyed by fire in 1665.
Address:Aranjuez is located 54 km south through A-4 highway. Travel to the Royal Site by RENFE train (C3 Line), departing from main central stations (Sol, Atocha). If you wish to travel by bus, grab line 423 departing from Southern Bus Station.
Cervantes' hometown Alcalá de Henares was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1998. You can visit the Regional Archaeological Museum, which offers guided tours, or go back to Roman times, from which date the Hippolytus House or the ruins of Complutum.
From the medieval period, the delimitations of the spaces occupied by the three cultures that coexisted in the town can still be seen on the plaques of the names of the streets surrounding the Plaza Cervantes
From the Renaissance, the University of Alcalá stands out, with its trilingual courtyard, and the Corral de Comedias, which offers guided tours as well as a wide range of theatrical performances.
Address:Alcalá is located 41km Northeast through A-2 highway. Travel by train with RENFE trains (C2 Line) from Madrid city center, or grab bus line 223 running from Avenida de América station.
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The first and only wind tunnel in Madrid with the most advanced technology in the world (Indoor Skydiving).