Madrid

Madrid (pronounced [ma'ð̞ɾið̞] or colloquially [ma'ð̞ɾiˑ] in Spanish, and [məˈdɹɪd] in English) is the largest city in Spain. The capital of Spain since 1562, is located on the geographic center of the Iberian Peninsula. Couples usually make a stop here on their trip to Spain because of its historic culture, delicious food and great attractions.

1 Facts
2 Attractions
3 Climate
4 Tips
5 Weddingbee Boards
6 Online Resources

Facts

Inhabitants: 2.881.506
Altitude: 650 m above sea level
Distances:
- Toledo: 71 km
- Segovia: 87 km
- Valencia: 352 km
- Sevilla: 462 km
- Barcelona: 621 km

Attractions

Some of the main attractions in Madrid are:

Reina Sofia Art Gallery
Museo del Prado
Palacio Real
Puerta del Sol
Parque del Buen Retiro
Plaza Mayor
Real Madrid Museum
Royal Botanical Gardens

Couples can also rent a car and visit the countryside of Madrid and stop in Aranjuez, Chinchon, El Escorial and Toledo.

Climate

Because of its central location and high altitude, the climate of Madrid is characterized by warm dry summers and cool winters.

Tips

Spain is one of the most affordable countries, so couples can get by for around 20 Euro a day. But if couples desire a more comfortable honeymoon, they should be willing to spend 120 Euro a day.
The best times to go to Madrid is during March through May and October, which is like the rest of Spain.
To get around Madrid, couples should take their Metro system, which is the quickest and easiest transportation. Buses, taxis and regional trains are also good modes of transportation.