| Madrid is the capital city of Spain, and is its largest | | | | Soccer, known as Football in Spain, is extremely |
| city. The city is located on the Manzanares river and | | | | popular and travelers who enjoy playing sports will |
| is in the center of the country. Because of this | | | | want to play or watch professionals compete. Madrid |
| location, Madrid is considered to be the chief political | | | | has one of the world's best Soccer teams. If you |
| and financial area of the country. | | | | enjoy playing less active sports such as golf, there |
| Madrid has a population of just over 3 million people. | | | | are many parks available but Golf Park is open for |
| It was at one time the capital of the Spanish Empire | | | | everyone. |
| and is full of many prominent museums. Though the | | | | If you enjoy swimming, the city has many outdoor |
| site of Madrid has been settled for many thousands | | | | pools available in the summer and indoor pools |
| of years, it was officially founded around the 9th | | | | available during the winter months. When it comes to |
| century, when a palace was ordered to be built there | | | | the nightlife in Madrid, you can party all night if you so |
| by Mehmed I. | | | | wish at the many dance clubs available. Madrid is |
| Many people who visit Madrid become attracted to | | | | becoming well known all over the world for its party |
| the many charms of the city. The city has a | | | | culture. |
| Mediterranean climate, and the best time to visit is | | | | When it comes to food, Madrid has a strong Spanish |
| during the spring. During this time the weather is | | | | cuisine due to its many immigrants from Spanish |
| excellent and the city isn't full of tourists. | | | | countries. It also offers French, Indian, and North |
| Madrid is city which has plenty things for you to do. | | | | African cuisines. You will also find delicious seafood |
| It is well known for the many museums it has, and | | | | and great desserts. |
| those who enjoy art and history will want to visit the | | | | Madrid, like most of Spain, is one of the most |
| Museo del Prado. You will also be impressed by the | | | | affordable areas of Europe. This is great news for |
| many boulevards and plazas. If you want to see the | | | | backpackers and budget travelers. It is possible for |
| remains of an 18th century hospital which has been | | | | the most frugal travelers to spend as low as 20 |
| turned into a museum, you will want to visit the | | | | euros a day by staying at the cheapest places and |
| Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. | | | | making their own food. |