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Short Breaks In Madrid – Heaven for lovers of fine art
Colourful Madrid provides a sophisticated slice of real Spanish city life that blends centuries of tradition with stylish contemporary flair. It is a buzzing city of 24 hour entertainment, a vibrant cafe culture and spectacular street festivities. A haven for art lovers, the city's big 3 museums - the Prado, Reina Sofia Arts Centre and the Thyssen Museum are rightly celebrated worldwide for their immense collections of art covering every period. The sumptuous Royal Palace is another sight not to be missed on a Madrid short break that features opulent state rooms and priceless royal heirlooms.
Madrid Short Breaks - Colourful and noisy city festivals
The teeming squares of Santa Ana and Plaza Mayor are the real heartbeat of this city and reflect its unstoppable energy and vitality. Simply relax in a pavement cafe or experience the real spectacle of a Madrid festival celebrating its achievements in food, the arts or music. They bring out a real sense of pride and vigour in all who attend. A visit to the gardens of Retiro Park is no less entertaining where all manner of eccentric local characters can be encountered including flamboyant fortune tellers, jugglers and musicians. A much more serene alternative is the enchanting Royal Botanic Gardens, an oasis of tranquillity in a lush and tropical setting.
Short Breaks In Madrid - Exceedingly vibrant nights of dining and dancing
Dining out in Madrid is a real delight for foodies and the choices are virtually endless. There are literally hundreds of elegant restaurants and atmospheric tapas bars all within a relatively compact central area. There is something surely to satisfy even the most discerning palate featuring cuisine from every region of Spain and around the world. The chic designer bars and super clubs of Madrid have taken on a legendary status in recent years and nowadays the city is rated one of the premier clubbing destinations in Europe. For some people a Madrid short break purely revolves around its exuberant nightlife and is a favourite haunt of stag and hen weekends and large groups of young revellers.
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