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The Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce operates the Official Spanish Tourism website which is translated into a number of languages including English:

Tourist Office Contacts

The staff at most tourist offices speak English. They are usually very helpful with all tourism questions as well as questions on public transport and more. If you're in need of some help, they're always worth asking. 

Tourist Offices are able to provide general information on their area, much of it as appropriate to the resident as to the visitor. If you want to know about fairs, markets, concerts and other events in your area the Tourist Office is bound to have information, brochures and flyers.

Official local tourism authorities have comprehensive websites in English providing much useful information for a tourist to the region: Click here

Regional Tourist Offices

Regional tourism authorities have comprehensive websites in English providing much useful information.

The main Tourist Offices are:

  • Madrid Tourist Office
    At
    : Plaza Mayor 3, Madrid
    Tel: 915 881 636
    Fax: 913 665 477
    Website
  • El Escorial Tourist Office
    At
    : C/ Floridablanca 10, 28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial
    Tel: 918 901 554
    Fax: 918 901 554
    Website
Madrid Airport Contacts
Where To Stay

From the famous Paradors, which are a state-owned chain of hotels usually located in historical buildings, to self-catering holiday accommodation, there are various types of accommodation available to you in Madrid.

Days Out in Madrid

There is a great variety of places to visit.

Madrid For Children

There are a number of activities for children in the Province of Madrid: amusement parks, theme parks and water parks.

Tourist Attractions

Old Madrid: The old part of Madrid is filled with interesting sights displaying its history. Legacy of the Habsburgs, the Plaza Mayor is considered one of Spain's finest pieces of architecture. As well as the Colegiata de San Isidro, the Basilica Pontificia de San Miguel and the Palacio de Santa Cruz the area includes many cafés and restaurants.

Palacio Real: This famous 18th century Royal Palace was used by the royal family until 1931 when Alfonso XIII abdicated. Although the present king lives outside Madrid the Palacio Real is still used for state occasions.

Paseo del Prado: Built originally as a centre for the art and sciences of Madrid by Carlos III, the Paseo del Prado is renowned for its art galleries and museums, especially the Museo del Prado and the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza.

El Escorial: The Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de el Escorial (Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Situated at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range, this imposing palace is home to a wealth of artistic treasures including works by El Greco, Velásquez, Titian and Alonso Cano. Built in the 16th century as a necropolis for the Spanish monarchs, the Museum of Art, Royal Pantheon, library, church and chapterhouses have made the site an extremely popular tourist attraction.

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