Madrid Stories and Tips

Quote: Again, remember I purchased a round-trip transfer from the cruise back to the airport. Other than the early wake up call, the transfer went very smoothly and our luggage was transferred equally as smoothly. We arrived in Madrid around 2pm to begin our…

Quote: Today is our first typical day at Pueblo Ingles. Think of it as a "musical Spaniards" talk-athon. Wake-up calls come promptly at 8:15am, and we all head to breakfast. There is no assigned seating, but each table for four must include two Anglos and two…

Quote: Introduction With more than forty public parks and gardens, Madrid boasts an abundance of greenery that rivals most any other major city in Europe. What’s more, these are some of the most beautiful and impeccably maintained parks I’ve seen. Here’s a primer on just a few…

Quote: Even if you aren't a great fan of modern art - you will still love the near unpronouncable Museo Thyssen-Boremisza's. Which along with the Prado and the Reine Sofia makes up one of the corners of the golden triangle of Madrid art. Combined with a…

Quote: We arrived on Saturday morning in June as a family of seven flying in from different places in Asia and the States. Posters for Madrid 2012 Olympics were still up in prominent plazas. By the time we all checked in to the Hotel Wellington…

Quote: Madrid is the capital of Spain, which has a population of over three million. It is a business center and is the home of the Spanish Royal Family. Most of its industry is located south of the city, where textile, food and metal factories may…

Quote: It is a bone-chilling and gray March day in Madrid. My husband Hank and I are huddled together on a busy corner with 20 other English-speaking volunteers from around the globe. Nearby, an equal number of Spanish executives eye us with looks ranging from timidity…

Quote: Seated over 2,100 feet above sea level, Madrid is the highest capital in all of Europe. In 1561, King Fillipe II chose the small village of Madrid to house the Royal Court because of its central location. Today, all distances in Spain are still measured…

Quote: A few years ago on a cruise from Lisbon to Barcelona I wish someone had warned me about the growing problem of pickpockets and thieves in Spain, but no one did. On a side trip to Seville several of us learned the hard way.…

Quote: Yes, it's possible to visit Madrid with your nose up in the air... not for great buildings or the usual sights... but for the charming little details. Some street names are very quaintly made of tiles: they depict a past or historical street scene and…