Luxury City Breaks in Madrid

Madrid is the most vibrant and cultured of Spain's cities and offers visitors the most authentic modern Iberian experience. The real enjoyable aspect of a luxury city break in Madrid is the energy and vitality of its people who possess a love of live and irrepressible spirit which is best seen in its frenetic nightlife and cafe culture. It cannot compete with many other European capitals such as Paris and Rome for iconic historic sites but is nevertheless elegant and attractive in its own individual way. A luxury city break in Madrid can admire the eloquent architecture of the main avenue of Gran Via, its majestic Royal Palace and the extravagant landscaping at the royal botanic gardens are a must for nature lovers.

 

Madrid for many visitors is first and foremost a city all about art. In addition to dozens of specialist and private galleries, the city showcases a stunning variety and volume of fine art in its trio of celebrated public art museums. The cavernous Prado, The Thyssen and Reina Sofia art museums feature iconic works from every artistic period and attract art students and connoisseurs from around the world. Luxury city breaks in Madrid add up to decadent exclusive hotels and some of the finest dining in Mediterranean Europe. The vibrant squares of Santa Ana and Plaza Mayor are filled with chic cafes and elegant tapas bars and are perhaps the best place to mix with locals and soak up contemporary Spanish life.

 

Madrid really livens up after dark in every sense and its irrepressible verve and energy can be seen in an incredible variety of night time venues. There are 24 hour cafes, stylish designer bars and trendy dance clubs. Luxury city breaks in Madrid can also enjoy a slower pace with everything from theatre, traditional flamenco shows and even decadent cabaret. High rollers can try their luck in one of its exclusive casinos, open day and night. Madrid is the ideal base to explore the historic sights of the surrounding countryside. A half day trip is ample time to see the picturesque medieval city of Toledo and a relaxing hour or two on horseback or bicycle exploring the lush valleys and meadows of the region.