Madrid
Best time to be there
Spain is best visited in the springtime, when the temperatures are generally warm and comfortable. Autumn is equally comfortable, though less green and the landscapes are drier. July and August are very hot.
Fly to
Barcelona, Malaga and Madrid (British Airways); Palma (British Airways or bmi)
flying time
2 hours - Spain
2.5 hours - Mallorca
4 hours - Tenerife
time difference
GMT +1 hour
Itineraries
Monte Carlo to Monte Carlo
Highlights - Royal Monaco; Crete - the largest of the greek islands; Fascinating and diverse treasures of Bodrum; Santorini - the most extraordinary island in the Aegean. Read more ...
Connections: Seven Cities
Sample savory Spanish olive oil at a private tasting in Granada. Attend a private recital by an ensemble of Andalusian musicians. Visit an authentic bodega to privately sample sherry in the famed region of Jerez. Read more ...
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The capital Madrid offers an array of museums with some of the finest collections of art in the world, grand green parks and a hotbed of cafes and restaurants found in the truly evocative streets in which to wander and imagine.
Suggested Madrid Accommodation
The Ritz
A baroque palace landmark positioned at the heart of Madrid’s ‘Golden Triangle’, Hotel Ritz is within walking distance of the city’s major cultural, business, shopping and dining venues...
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Guest Testimonial
We appreciated knowing the travel specialist (Katie Sims) from the previous A&K holiday. The hotels in Grenada and Cordoba were excellent.
The Renfe trains from Grenada to Malaga were very impressive. On time, comfortable and fast.![]()
- JS, Wirral
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