A two-day break:
Two days is enough time to get a taste Madrid's remarkable historical culture. Due to the convenient location of Campanile Madrid - Las Rozas Hotel only 20 minutes from the centre, you can make every minute count. Visit Retiro Park on the first day, with lots to do and see including fountains and beautifully designed gardens. And in the evening catch up with Madrid's nightlife. Head to gay and all-round friendly, Chueca or Huertas for contemporary bars and restaurants. Take a trip to the Latin Quarter for quintessential Spanish fun and Flamenco dancing. On the second day, admire the architecture while you shop at Príncipe Pío Mall, a shopping centre housed in an old railway station. Afterwards take a stroll down the Manzanares River nearby.
A week-long stay:
A week allows you to explore the many attractions of Madrid at a slower, more culturally suited, pace. A city full of stories, the Royal Site of El Escorial, 40 minutes from Madrid, has been home to many monarchs over years. The palace's spectacular architecture and mountain location will be well worth the excursion. For the rest of your days, discover the city's many beautiful churches such as, San Nicolas de los Servitas, Madrid's oldest church, by foot or metro. For art history, stop by the renowned, Prado Museum, owned by many royal figures in the past and steeped in history. On Sundays catch El Rastro street market, the biggest and busiest of its kind in Madrid.
A family holiday:
With such a booming tourist industry, Madrid is perfectly suited to a family holiday too. There's the Zoo at Casa Campo, Madrid's largest green space; it is recommended that you travel there by cable car to add even more fun to your visit! There you’ll find lots of different creatures and crawlies with a funfair not far from the Zoo if you still want more! Spain's Warner Brothers Movie World at Madrid is open throughout the summer and costs approx. 27 euros per child: it hosts rides, parades and events for a memorable day.