Madrid Travel Tips, Spain

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Chocolatería San Ginés
When people go to Spain they usually think about the Spanish food, and in Madrid the most typical thing to eat are Churros. The only problem is that I usually hear bad comments about them because most people dont really know where to go. [...]
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San Gines Chocolate Factory
No visit to Madrid is complete without eating some mouth watering Churros. Chocolateria San Gines is the oldest venue that has been serving Churros for over 100 years since 1894. The practically dont have anything but chocolate and [...]
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Stadium Santiago Bernabeu
Ever heard of the best soccer team in the world? if you have that you might know that there team is located in Madrid, Spain. Stadium Santiago Bernabeu has been home to the Real Madrid since Dec 14, 1947 and has been the center piece for [...]
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Royal Palace
The Royal Palace used to be the residence of the Spanish kings and queens. Now it is only used for official ceremonies and when foreign diplomats come. It is opened for visitors every day (except when it is used for the official reasons [...]
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Plaza del Cibeles
Plaza del Cibeles (Cybeles Square) is the most beautiful part of Madrid. It is surrounded by huge and impressive buildings. In the center of the square there is a huge fountain featuring Cybeles, fertility goddess on her chariot pulled [...]
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The Escorial
You should take a look at the Escorial, the seat of the spanish kings, if you are close. [...]
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The chocolate factory and other fascinating sights
A very walkable cosmopolitan city and extremely pleasant in February. Fantastic food, fun and great people, be sure to take a walking tour of the chocolate factory. [...]
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Madrid History

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There are two stories that go around about the founding of the city of Madrid. The story that you will hear from most places is that Madrid was created as part of the westward expansion of the Roman Empire. This is the popularized history of the city and that is the history that is told to many of the people around. While this is an interesting way to look at it, most historians believe that the founding of Madrid was not initially by the Roman Empire, but rather was by Islamic forces that were looking for a garrison to place troops. Because of the location of Madrid, it made an ideal garrison at the time for those forces and that is [...]

Cheap flights to Madrid

Recent Madrid flights found by Travelgrove users

$819 SAS Scandinavian Airlines
From To Departure Time
Austin, TX (AUS) Madrid, ES (MAD) 04/30/2025 03:55 pm
Madrid, ES (MAD) Austin, TX (AUS) 05/14/2025 12:55 pm
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$882 British Airways
From To Departure Time
Washington DC, DC (DCA) Madrid, ES (MAD) 05/20/2025 06:59 am
Madrid, ES (MAD) Washington DC, DC (DCA) 06/03/2025 01:45 pm
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$972 British Airways
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Birmingham, AL (BHM) Madrid, ES (MAD) 04/29/2025 01:35 pm
Madrid, ES (MAD) Birmingham, AL (BHM) 05/14/2025 01:45 pm
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From	To	Departure	Time
Austin, TX (AUS)	Madrid, ES (MAD)	04/30/2025	03:55 pm
Madrid, ES (MAD)	Austin, TX (AUS)	05/14/2025	12:55 pm

From	To	Departure	Time
Washington DC, DC (DCA)	Madrid, ES (MAD)	05/20/2025	06:59 am
Madrid, ES (MAD)	Washington DC, DC (DCA)	06/03/2025	01:45 pm

From	To	Departure	Time
Birmingham, AL (BHM)	Madrid, ES (MAD)	04/29/2025	01:35 pm
Madrid, ES (MAD)	Birmingham, AL (BHM)	05/14/2025	01:45 pm

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