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Outstanding art collections and delectable tapas

Do you enjoy culture, great food and a diverse nightlife? Book a flight to Madrid and discover the Spanish capital. Stroll across the square in front of the Royal Palace and go shopping on the Gran Vía. For an exciting day trip, visit the spectacular amusement park Parque Warner, located right outside the city. At night, dine on delicious tapas at the Plaza Mayor and watch thrilling dance performances in one of the flamenco bars.

First-class museums and beautiful parks

The Golden Triangle in Madrid encompasses the three best museums in the city: the Prado, the Reina Sofia and the Thyssen-Bornemisza. Located in a triangular area at the Paseo del Prado, the museums house incredible collections with works from the world's most renowned masters. Go for a leisurely walk or rent a boat on the lake in nearby Retiro park. Or admire the enormous collection of plant species in the Jardin Botánico. Madrid is the ideal destination for a cultural weekend holiday or the starting point for a longer vacation in Spain. Treat yourself: book a flight to Madrid now!

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Spicy sausages and sparkling cava

You will stumble across a tapas bar at almost every corner in Madrid. Taste delicious olives, salty Jamón Ibérico and spicy Spanish sausages, and wash these down with a glass of outstanding Spanish wine. Prefer a more traditional, sit-down dinner? The oldest restaurant in the world, El Sobrino de Botín, still has an outstanding reputation. Ready to explore the Madrileño nightlife? Then head out to the districts of Chueca and La Latina.

Flights to Madrid for a unique holiday

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‘Don Quixote’ by Miguel de Cervantes is one of the most famous books in the world. The best way to learn more about this legendary Spanish writer is to visit his birthplace: Alcalá de Henares. The most important square is named after him and the house where Cervantes was born is now a museum. A bronze statue portrays the errant knight and his brave servant seated on a bench.

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The Palacio Real is one of the most popular attractions in Madrid. The largest royal palace in Europe has 870 windows, 240 balconies, 44 staircases and 2,800 rooms – big enough to spend an entire day exploring. But there are even more grandiose witnesses of the unbridled indulgence of the Spanish royal family around the capital.

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'If you can still remember it, you weren’t actually there.' This Madrid expression can only refer to one event: the cultural revolution that erupted after the death of General Francisco Franco. After almost 4 decades of a ruthless dictatorship, Spain was finally free. The capital of Spain celebrated this freedom with spontaneous street parties that grew into a cultural movement. Madrid was changed forever by the ‘Movida Madrileña’ (literally ‘the Madrid movement’).

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Madrid has a history that dates back several centuries. This is not only clear from the buildings in the city, but also from the pub culture. In addition to all the modern and trendy places that shoot up like mushrooms (and disappear again equally as fast), there are many historic pubs that are immune to trends. These are the places where, for centuries, the people of Madrid have been drinking a cold ‘cerveza’, often accompanied by delicious tapas.

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