Community of Madrid
The Community of Madrid is much more than the Spanish capital. Within an hour of the city centre you will find the monastery-palace of El Escorial, Alcalá de Henares, the birthplace of Cervantes, and the royal gardens of Aranjuez. In Madrid itself, visit the Prado Museum, one of the greatest art museums in the world, and the Royal Palace, the largest royal palace in Western Europe. For a complete list of sights, neighbourhoods and day trips, see our guide to the best things to do in Madrid.
Monuments in Spain
Should you book a guided tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid? The Throne Room, the Royal Armoury and the Changing of the Guard
More than 3,000 rooms, a set of Stradivarius instruments and a ceiling painted by Tiepolo - and yet the king goes home every evening to a much smaller house...
Museums and Art Galleries in Spain
Prado Museum in 3 hours - Las Meninas, Goya’s Black Paintings and a route around the crowds
A five-year-old princess in a silver dress stares straight out of the canvas. Look closer, and the painter...
Cities in Spain
Madrid, Spain’s capital of art and late nights - A royal palace, three great museums and tapas till midnight
Here, dinner rarely starts before 9pm and the streets are still buzzing long after midnight. Adjust to Madrid's...