Madrid by train
Discover Madrid
Madrid, Spain’s capital, pulses with energy, culture, and history. The Prado Museum boasts masterpieces by Velázquez and Goya, while the Royal Palace stands as a testament to Spanish grandeur. Plaza Mayor is a lively square, and Gran Vía is filled with shopping and nightlife. Madrid’s tapas bars are an experience in themselves, and Retiro Park provides green space in the city. With its warm people, vibrant flamenco scene, and artistic legacy, Madrid embodies the essence of Spain, offering visitors a cultural feast.
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Neighbourhoods in and around Madrid
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Madrid train holidays
Discover Madrid
Madrid, Seville, Valencia, Barcelona
Get under the skin of Madrid on an overland journey by train through Spain, with time to discover the city sites and venture out into lesser-known suburbs.
Multi-stop adventure through Madrid
Madrid, Seville, Valencia, Barcelona, Marseille
Travel through Spain on a multi-stop adventure to Madrid, complete with scenic trains, locally-owned stays, and places that reveal the wonder of journeying overland.
Traversing Spain: Galicia to Catalonia
Santiago de Compostela, Bordeaux, Barcelona, Madrid, Segovia, San Sebastián, Paris
Embark on an journey across Spain, exploring the lush landscapes of Galicia and vibrant culture of Catalonia, blending rich traditions with breathtaking scenery.
Activities and neighbourhoods in Madrid
Parque del Retiro
Spend an afternoon relaxing by the water with a granizado de limón in Madrid's most beautiful park, El Retiro, or explore the formal gardens, water features and wilder, woodier areas.
Palacio Real
Built on the site of a Moorish fortress, the Palacio Real is Europe's largest royal palace and home to famed artworks, books and armour, alongside gardens, plazas, and the quiet Almudena Cathedral.
Madrid's Golden Triangle
Visit one, or all, of Madrid's 'Golden Triangle' galleries: the Museo del Prado, Reina Sofía and the Thyssen-Bornemisza, each of which house some of the world's most prestigious artworks.
Matadero Madrid
Originally an abattoir, Matadero Madrid is now the city's most vibrant cultural centre. It hosts exhibitions, immersive experiences, art installations, a weekend food market and much more.
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