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Madrid, the capital of Spain, is located in the centre of the Castillian plain and sets 647 meters above sea level. With a population of over three million people it is the largest city in Spain. It is also home to the Spanish Royal Family. Being a cosmopolitan city it also plays a large role in the banking and industrial sectors. When you think of Madrid you think of culture and the artistic activity along with a very active night life. What a fantastic place to have your holiday villa or townhouse.
Things to do on holiday in Madrid, Spain
You wouldn't think about playing golf in Madrid but you will some of the best equipped courses for the avid golfer with most not far from your holiday apartment. There are some of the best manicured courses located in the beautiful countryside to play on. Just 4 km from the capital is the Real Club de Puerta de Hierro, a 36 hole course where they also play polo. The same distance away is the Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, both are excellent examples of prime golf courses.
It is said that Madrid has its own cuisine from all over the area, in other words it is a melting pot with all of the different cuisines thrown in so you don't have to travel far from your holiday villa to enjoy the different taste. There are noticeable contributions from the Andalusians, Galicians, Asturians and other nationalities who have brought their food to Madrid. All you have to do to experience this cuisine is visit one of the top class restaurants located here or one of the street vendors, they all exemplify what a truly different taste Madrid has.
The night lift in Madrid is beyond description, it's a paradise each and every night of the week. Remember, you're in Spain and the restaurants for the most part don't even open until eight or nine o'clock. They also, for the most part, stay open until the early morning hours. If you want a varied taste of Spain try the tapas, the savoury tid-bits served as appetisers and often accompanied by a small glass of wine or beer. This old gastronomic tradition can be found in hundreds of bars throughout the streets of Madrid and will definitely be near to any holiday apartment of townhouse. There is just to much to do and to see in one trip to Madrid so get your priorities in order.
Other holiday destinations from Madrid, Spain
For a day or two out from your holiday rental villa or apartment to see the other side of Spain visit towns in the Costa Brava. The best way to experience this culture is in the vibrant capital of Barcelona. Barcelona is a exciting modern city with mixture of old Gothic design, culture and history. It is a place for a short stay or a longer stay to enjoy this, Spain's second largest Mediterranean city.
