| Plane to Spain? | | | | in Retiro Park, which is just one of Madrid's |
| -Madrid, Spain | | | | numerous beautiful park locations. |
| -Currency: Euro | | | | Famed for its Breathtaking bullfights, The 'Las |
| -Time Difference: One hour (Ahead) | | | | Ventas Bullring' is where the best fighters, bulls |
| -Travel Time from Dublin Airport: 2hrs 20min | | | | and aficionado's are brought together to perform. |
| -Accommodation Pricing: | | | | Whilst it is a must-see for some and not for the |
| Better value for your hard earned buck! Staying in | | | | faint hearted, Bullfights will however be staged |
| Madrid wont burn a hole in your pocket; expect | | | | throughout the months of May and June only. |
| to pay around EUR80 per night for a city-centre | | | | Having grown in size during the early 16th |
| based hotel, with top class facilities and premium | | | | century, Madrid has always been a firm favourite |
| service provided, at a cost effective and | | | | with history fan. Many museums can be found in |
| affordable price. A string of Five-star hotels also | | | | Madrid, ranging form the Thyssen art based |
| lie along Madrid's main centre, with asking price of | | | | museums, to stunning monuments such as the |
| EUR170 onwards per night for those who seek a | | | | 'Madrid City Walls' and 'The Palacio Real', or Royal |
| more luxurious weekend stay. | | | | Palace. |
| -To Do: | | | | The central point of Madrid, the 'Plaza Mayor' is a |
| Madrid will provide countless hours of fun if you | | | | hot spot packed with countless Café's, |
| decide to delve into the Culture, History and | | | | Bars and Historic buildings. The plaza will offer a |
| amenities of its surrounding streets. If you wish | | | | relaxed, cultural feel with numerous facilities to |
| to scout the city and plan out a busy weekend, | | | | cater for your Spanish appetite. |
| your best option is to stay in a central hotel. For | | | | In addition to the few listed above, Madrid bustling |
| those who seek a relaxing stay, hotels located to | | | | nightlife, with countless Clubs, Bars and |
| the outside and outskirts of the main city are a | | | | restaurants will keep you busy, after a day long |
| better option. | | | | ramble through the city. Beware however of |
| For the family, visiting the Casa de Campo zoo | | | | pickpockets and thieves, just like everywhere, |
| and amusement park will keep the kids | | | | Madrid has its fair share of local crime. Don't leave |
| entertained while you bask in the gleaming sun | | | | items unattended, travel in groups and stay |
| (Hopefully!). Also try out boating and take a stroll | | | | aware! |