
Discover this exciting city with the most incisive & entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to admire masterpieces in the Prado, bar-crawl through the Rastro or watch a game at the Bernabeu, this new edition of Pocket Rough Guide Madrid will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink & shop along the way. Inside Pocket Rough Guide Madrid- Independent, trusted reviews written in Rough Guides` trademark blend of humour, honesty & insight, to help you get the most out of your visit.- Full-colour maps & a free pull-out map
- navigate the backstreets of Madrid de los Asturias or work your way down monumental Gran Via without needing to get online.- stunning, inspirational image.- Things not to miss
- Rough Guides` rundown of Madrid`s best sights & experiences.- Itineraries
- carefully planned days to help you organize your visit.- Detailed city coverage
- whether ticking off the big sights or getting off the tourist trail, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Madrid de los Asturias; Palacio Real; Opera; Rastro; Lavapies; Embajadores; Sol; Santa Ana; Huertas; Paseo del Arte; Retiro; Gran Via; Chueca; Malasana; Salamanca; Paseo de la Castellana; Plaza de Espana. Attractions include: Museo del Prado; Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza; Museo Reina Sofia; Palacio Real; Estadio Santiago Bernabeu; Real Fabrica de Tapices; the Retiro; Parque de Atracciones.- Day-trips
- venture further afield to Toledo, Segovia, El Escorial, Aranjuez or Chinchon.- Accommodation
- the best places to stay, to suit every budget.- Essentials
- crucial pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, health, tourist information, festivals & events, & more.- Background information
- an easy-to-use chronology, plus a handy language section & glossary. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with Pocket Rough Guide Madrid About Rough Guides: Escape the everyday with Rough Guides. We are a leading travel publisher known for our ”tell it like it is” attitude, up-to-date content & great writing. Since 1982, we`ve published books covering more than 120 destinations around the globe, with an ever-growing series of ebooks, a range of beautiful, inspirational reference titles, & an award-winning website. We pride ourselves on our accurate, honest & informed travel guides.