Spanish in Madrid

Population: 3.600.000
Location: centre of Spain (in the region of the same name).
The capital of Spain and the home of the Spanish Royal Family.
Madrid has an international airport.
It is a city full of contrast where the old town and its character mix perfectly with the modern architecture.
Cultural / recreational:
Madrid has a remarkable collection of museums (the Prado, The Thyssen Museum, the Reina Sofía Museum, etc) and art galleries.
If you need to relax, you can take a stroll or just lie on the grass in the most popular and authentic of Madrid’s parks: the Retiro (119 hectares with 15.000 trees).
Nightlife is an essential part of the city: you can find hundreds of pubs and bars, traffic jams at 4 a.m., lights, shows… There are several parts of the city for going out, each with its own particular style.
Madrid has over 54.000 shops, where you can find everything you want.
In the province of Madrid, the famous Escorial monastery, where the kings of Spain are buried, is not be missed.
Due to its ventral location, you can visit a lot of Spanish cities without travelling for hours and hours. In one hour you can be in Avila, Toledo, Segovia, and Aranjuez.
Critical comment:
Madrid is the most cosmopolitan of cities, combining the very best features of any European city. There is a fully interactive atmosphere. Huge green areas and a continuous flow of business people and students. The nightlife is particularly lively and you can also see a lot of traditional bars. Madrid is well worth visiting and getting lost in if you enjoy a unique experience.