The hardest thing about visiting Madrid, the capital of Spain, is most likely deciding upon where to go, what to visit, how to manage your time here so as you won't miss anything important. Yet the greatest thing about Madrid, the capital of Spain, is the fact that no matter how long you will be here for, no matter what your interests are and who you travel with... its' always enchanting, always covering a wide range of activities one can enjoy, sights one can visit, places to eat, drink, party and so on. Thus the first step towards a great time filled with fabulous new memories in this capital city would be starting from a holiday home in Madrid and area Madrid. A cosmopolitan city, the seat of government, a business center, a place of intense cultural activity, immortal art and lively nightlife will define your every moment spent in this unique place. The history portrayed in Madrid starts with the legend of its name, that used to be "Ursaria", meaning a "land of bears" that were to be found in the nearby forests.
Attractions in Madrid
The list of attractions that you could visit during a holiday in Madrid and area Madrid may seem endless, but there are some of them that are definitely not to be missed in order to be able to say that you really caught the essence of its spirit. Thus, main venues in Madrid are the Royal Palace, the Royal Theater, then also there is the Almudena Cathedral, Plaza Mayor Square and of course, the Prado Museum. As for to elaborate on the museums part of this great capital, there are of course quite a number of them that are great for an afternoon of exploring interesting culture, such as the Queen Sofia Museum, or the Thyssen Museum, more so, the Archaeological Museum for those interested, the Fine Arts Museum and so on. Then we can endlessly talk about the parks and gardens here as well, like the Buen Retiro Park, the Casa de Campo Park, the Sabatini Gardens and so on. The certainty of it all though is the fact that no matter where you go, where you get lost in Madrid, you'll have a stunning attraction to dazzle your imagination everywhere you turn.
Flamenco your way through the Madrid restaurants, bars, taverns...
If daytime in Madrid should be dedicated to its fabulous attractions, the evening is one to belong to its many restaurants, bars, taverns and others and of course, to the most uniquely traditional flamenco dance. A holiday home in Madrid and area Madrid, will set you among some great places to enjoy a flamenco show, and this will be an experience that will surely set a special imprint on your trip to this capital. Thus the name Corral de la Moreira comes to mind, a "tablao" flamenco restaurant, where they say you can witness the best flamenco shows in the city, but there are of course, many other places for this. The Spanish food comes along with the hospitable atmosphere and all in all, you'll find yourself caught up in Madrid's infinite spell of beauty sooner than you may think. El Flamenco Vive is a specialized flamenco shop, so if you're a fan or rather when you become a fan if not, you will surely want to stop by. The local cuisine, the friendly people here, the many attractions and one of a kind culture and history will turn a holiday in Madrid into a dream come true with every day you spend here.
