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Travel Guide for Madrid
Whats on in Madrid
Overview
This is Spain's headiest city, where the revelling lasts long into the night and life is seized with the teeth and both hands. Strangers quickly become friends, passion blooms in an instant, and visitors are swiftly addicted to the city's charms.
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Upcoming Events
Museo del Prado
Daily; not Mon
The Prado (Museo del Prado), Madrid
Madrid's Museo del Prado houses a dazzling permanent collection of some 7000 paintings and is especially noted for its Flemish, Dutch, Spanish and Italian works. The gallery ranks as one of the top five in the world and is an absolute must-see.
Bullfighting Museum
Daily; not Mon or Sat
Plaza de Toros de las Ventas, Madrid
Located inside Madrid's premier bullring, the Museo Taurino (Bullfighting Museum) traces the history of the art and takes a look at the changing styles of dress.
Arena
Daily; Fri and Sat only
Sala Arena, Madrid
Every Friday and Saturday Madrid's Sala Arena opens its doors to late-night clubbers. Resident DJs take to the decks with a mix of techno, trance and progressive house.
La Lupe
Daily
La Lupe, Madrid
La Lupe is run by the group Radical Gai and offers a lively and friendly alternative to the more conventional scene. The bar attracts a bohemian lesbian/gay crowd and is both an ideal meeting spot and a chance to sample something less "sceney".
Heaven
Daily
Heaven, Madrid
Heaven is the essential venue for gay men visiting or living in Madrid. Expect strip shows, heavy house music and lots and lots of very up-for-it men.
Madrid Offers
Flights
- New York to Madrid from $325
- Miami to Madrid from $439
- Los Angeles to Madrid from $560
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Sleeps
- Cat's Hostel from $23/night
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