The Spanish gift of combining tradition & modernity so effortlessly is encompassed by Madrid. From experiencing the legendary Madrileno nightlife to visiting the remote mountain villages within easy reach, Central Spain has something to offer all travellers. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating & entertainment to ensure that your trip

Includes:: the best of this vivacious region of Spain. Essentials section with useful advice on getting to & around Madrid. Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep & play.

Includes:: information on tour operators & activities, from dancing in flamenco clubs to visiting monolithic monasteries. Detailed maps for central Spain's key destinations. Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus Madrid & Central Spain provides concise & comprehensive coverage of one of Spain's most dynamic regions. The content of the Footprintfocus Madrid & Central Spain guide has been extracted from Footprint's Spain Guide.



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Madrid & Seville street plans combined on one map from Red Maps, presented in a handy concertina format & printed on thick high quality paper, with thematic indexes for sights, hotels, shopping, etc. On one side are two street plans of Madrid: the city centre in more detail at 1:12, 750 approx, extending from the Atocha railway station & the Reina Sofia Museum north to include the shopping streets of the Salamanca district, plus a less detailed plan at 1:34, 600 approx extending further north to the Chamartin station & including Real Madrid ...

Madrid & Seville street plans combined on one map from Red Maps, presented in a handy concertina format & printed on thick high quality paper, with thematic indexes for sights, hotels, shopping, etc. On one side are two street plans of Madrid: the city centre in more detail at 1:12, 750 approx, extending from the Atocha railway station & the Reina Sofia Museum north to include the shopping streets of the Salamanca district, plus a less detailed plan at 1:34, 600 approx extending further north to the Chamartin station & including Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu stadium. On the reverse side is a panel showing central Seville at 1:8, 700, from Plaza de España to the Macarena district, but with only larger streets named & many of the small alleys of the city’s Old Town left out. The plans name tourist sights & important buildings, entertainment venues, selected hotels, etc. Also highlighted are main shopping streets with names of selected individual stores. On the Madrid plans metro routes & stations are clearly marked. Around the plans & on the reverse are thematic lists of sights & important buildings, hotels, etc. A special panel provides area-by-area recommendation of (mainly fashion) shops in Madrid. An index lists neighbourhoods & a selection of major streets & squares. Information for Seville does not include the shopping panel. To see other street plans from Red Maps with similar presentation please click on the series link. ...

MICHELIN zoom map Madrid is the ideal travel companion to fully explore the Spanish capital & its surrounding areas thanks to its easy-to-use format & its scale of 1/170, 000. The Zoom collection are characterized by the high precision of their detailed scale, specially adapted for very touristy areas or with a high density road network, including new developments & industrial areas. In addition to clarity, reliability & up-to-date information, all Michelin cartography features include a wealth of practical information: places & monuments of tourist interest, picturesque tours, areas for sports & leisure activities... Useful plans of cities & a practical index of localities. Also the maps contain places of interest & signposting of tracks for bicycles & greenways. ...

About this series: The Art/ Shop/ Eat guides, from the makers of the popular Blue Guides, are compact city guides with a focus on museums, art galleries & cultural activities, as well as food, drink & entertainment. Each guide is divided into several district sections, & three city-wide sections covering entertainment, trip-planning & an art glossary. District sections each begin with high-scale street maps of the district. Museum & Gallery descriptions form the bulk of each district section, with very detailed entries for the area’s major museums, galleries, churches & historical sites. Entries include practical visitor information, notable holdings, tips for getting the most out of each venue, & background information on both the holdings & the venue itself. Many major entries include floor plans & photographs. The sections are completed with listings of other smaller museums, galleries & sights in the area, commercial galleries & auction houses, selected restaurants & cafés to suit most budgets. Shopping listings cover selected shops for clothes, antiques, books, food & wine, music, art, craftwork & jewellery. The Entertainment listings cover venues for classical music, opera, dance & theatre, as well as music venues, nightclubs & bars & pubs. The trip-planning section

Includes:: general travel information such as flights, transport, formalities & practicalities, & contains selected accommodation listings for most budgets, divided by district. The art glossary lists major artists, sculptors & artistic movements associated with the city, cross-referenced to the museum & gallery listings.

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Madrid in the City Guide Series from Lonely Planet, profiling in comprehensive detail the history, major sights, best places to eat, nightlife, accommodation & shopping possibilities of an extensive range of cities worldwide. Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. Each guide is divided into 11 main sections
- Getting Started, Background, Neighbourhoods, Shopping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, The Arts, Sports & Activities, Gay & Lesbian, Sleeping & Day Trips & Excursions. The Background section details the history, arts, architecture, environment, media, fashion & government & politics of the city. An
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Discover Madrid
Marvel at Velazquez & Goya before discovering your own favorite masterpiece in the Museo del Prado
Trawl

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Madrid in the City Guide Series from Lonely Planet, profiling in comprehensive detail the history, major sights, best places to eat, nightlife, accommodation & shopping possibilities of an extensive range of cities worldwide. Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. Each guide is divided into 11 main sections
- Getting Started, Background, Neighbourhoods, Shopping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, The Arts, Sports & Activities, Gay & Lesbian, Sleeping & Day Trips & Excursions. The Background section details the history, arts, architecture, environment, media, fashion & government & politics of the city. An
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Madrid in the City Pack series from AA Publishing; covering an extensive selection of world-wide cities in a handy, pocket-sized laminated format. The guides provde a detailed overview of each destination, with each city organised by district to allow for practical use on the city streets. An introductory section introduces readers to the city, with individual features on a short stay in the city, the Top 25 attractions, shopping by theme, the city by night, eating out & restaurants by cuisine. Each guide is presented in a similar format, exploring the city by geographical area & district. A basic overview map is provided at the start of each section & there is detailed listings information on the principal sights, walks, shops, entertainment & nightlife & restaurants for each area of the city. A Farther Afield section explores the area outside the city limits, with suggestions for possible excursions & day trips. A dedicated accommodation chapter provides information about a range of budget, mid-range & luxury hotels to suit for individual tastes. There is also a Need to Know chapter with practical information on getting there & around, essential facts, language & a timeline of the city. ...

This is the savvy city breakers' pocket guide to seeing & doing more in Madrid
- with a fun-seeking & cost-conscious slant. It
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