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Madrid is a very popular city in Spain for tourists to visit. It has a cosmopolitan modern feel mixed with classic architecture and rich history. It is the capital of Spain and has a reputation for fine food, high fashion and museums galore. Madrid is a popular destination for UK tourists with its warm climate and affordable flights. As there are so many airlines offering flights from the UK, you can get the best possible price.
Flights
Flights from the UK to Madrid are frequent and affordable. The airlines you can fly with include Air Comet, KLM, Air Europa, Lufthansa, Luxair, Bmibaby, Easyjet, TAP Portugal slights, Jet2, British Airways, Ryanair and more. You can fly from the major international airports in the UK, Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham etc. There is plenty of choices with this destination so you can always pick up the best possible price, but it is definitely busier during the warmer months. There are no issues entering the country with a valid UK passport. The local airport is Madrid Barajas International Airport.Climate
The temperature in Madrid is usually dry, warm and pleasant and the evenings usually cool down considerably. Because it is a dry city, rain is rare but you will still need warmer clothing for the evenings when the temperature drops. The most likely season to have rainfall is the spring, where there are some light showers. In the summer, the temperature can reach the mid 20s going up to the 30s on especially hot days. Although it can get colder in the winter, it is still pleasant. Madrid receives pure and clean air from these Sierras which are nearby.What to do
Madrid is known as a lively town with lots going on; there are plenty of clubs, bars and restaurants to go to in the evening. If you want to go for a culture tour then visit some of the museums in town; the Museo Del Prado is the main art gallery in the city and has free admission. The Museo Taurino is a museum dedicated to the old tradition of bull fighting. There is also the Panteon de Goya, which is the famous Spanish painter’s final resting place and has a collection o his arts.Madrid is a football loving city and is the home to Real Madrid and Athletico Madrid. If you love football you can visit the stadiums; the Vicente Calderon and Santiago Bernabeu. On match days the stadiums will be nearly impossible to visit as it gets very busy.
Depending on your personal views, you may want to see a Bullfight. Although many people out of Spain view the practise as cruel, it has been a part of Spanish and Madrid culture for many years. Madrid has two bullrings, Vista Algre and Las Ventas which has a capacity of 20,000 people. They tale place every Sunday from mid May to October. You can buy tickets on the day.