Madrid - Local Tourism Notes

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Madrid - Local Tourism Notes

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

• See the SpainInfo website

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.

• To find listings of all local tourist offices in Madrid see the page on Tourist Offices & Information 

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

• To find out about the airports serving Madrid, flight information, access or lost luggage see the AngloINFO INFOrmation Page for Madrid Airport Contacts
• To find out about airlines flying to the region see The AngloFILE for Airlines, Scheduled Flights & Charter

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.

• Find out more from the INFOrmation Page on Holiday Accommodation
• See The AngloFILE for Hotels & Holiday Accommodation

Days Out in Madrid

There is a great variety of places to visit.

• For information see The AngloFILE for Days Out: Trips & Tours 

Madrid For Children

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

• For information see The AngloFIle for Children: Days Out For Kids

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.

Web portals

• Madrid web portals
• Spain web portals