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Madrid is the largest and the capital city of Spain. It lies in the centre of the Iberian peninsula with an altitude of over six hundred meters. The city has a population of more than 3 million! However, people living here are very friendly and welcome outsiders warmly. The city offers Europe’s craziest nightlife and can keep you engaged with its restaurants, theatres etc. Also you can head to Madrid if you want to catch the best Football team of the 20th Century, Real Madrid CF, in action at the Bernabéu stadium. The largest bull ring in Spain is in Madrid; watch the event in full vigor. Madrid on the River Manzanares is of great cultural importance. There are many child-centered attractions for families and the city appeals to both, the young and the old.

Climate

Madrid has hot winters and cold summers. March to May and late September and October are the most popular times to visit as sightseeing in the city can be very tiring in the summer heat. The temperature then is between 20 and 32 degrees Celsius (68°F – 90°F). September is a pleasant month, with temperatures back down to around 25 degrees Celsius (77°F). In November the temperatures drop, and the daily average is 12 degrees Celsius (55°F), dropping to 9 degrees Celsius (48°F) in December.

Places to visit

Prado Museum, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia (MNCARS), Palacio Real de Madrid The Sabatini Gardens, The Basilica of San Francisco el Grande, El Retiro Park, Cathedral de la Almudena, Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida, The Royal Palace of El Pardo, Museo Sorolla, Lazaro Galdiano Museum, Museo del TrajeReal,  The Royal Convent of La Encarnacion, Caixa, forum Madrid, Botanic Gardens The Temple of Debod, The Decorative Arts Museum, The Church of San Jose, Museum of Natural Sciences, Plaza de Cibeles  are the places one can visit in Madrid. Also the churches here are very popular.

Airport

Madrid-Barajas Airport is the main international airport serving Madrid in Spain. The airport is the primary hub and maintenance base for Iberia. The Madrid-Barcelona air shuttle service, known as the “Puente Aéreo”is the world’s busiest route, with the highest number of flight operations. Car rental facilities are provided at the airport by Avis, Advantage, Budget, Hertz, Alamo, National, Dollar, Thrifty, payless, E-Z, Simply Wheelz, Enterprise, Europcar and Practical.
Transport
s in Best Car Hire Madrid Airport are frequent, clean and cheap. You can use your metro ticket interchangeably with the EMT red buses. The national rail network in Spain is called RENFE; they provide excellent links from Madrid Atocha and Chamartin stations to towns and cities both within the Community of Madrid and the rest of Spain. Also, if you are a confident driver, the best method to travel around is to hire a car. It is very comfortable and allows you to move with your convenience.