Guide for madrid

Hostelworld Guide for Madrid
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The Essentials Getting There
By plane:Madrid's Bajaras International Airport is 14km from the city centre. The easiest way to get to the city is via metro from Terminal T2 or the newer Terminal T4 costing €2. Another great option is the Exprés Aeropuerto (Airport Express), a 24-hour service that terminates at Atocha Railway Station. A single bus ticket costs €5. By train: Madrid has two stations - Atocha Station and Chamartín Station. Atocha is where trains travelling from Portugal and Spain terminate long distance ones end up in Chamartín. By bus: Estación Sur de Autobuses on Calle Méndez Alvaro is Madrid's main bus hub.

Climate
Rain isn't something which graces the streets of Madrid very often. This is due to its location in the centre of the country. This combined with its elevation means that it has a very extreme climate, with temperatures climbing to 32°C regularly (and higher) during the summer months. In autumn the Spanish capital is still very mild while temperatures drop to a low of approximately 10°C in January. Spring, along with autumn, is regarded as the best season to visit when temperatures hover between 15° and 25°.

Located right in the centre of Spain, Madrid is a city that will suit those who like to rise early and see as much as they can in a day as well as those more accustomed to the night owl lifestyle. Art lovers won't know where to go with three of Europe's best art galleries located within five minutes walk of each other, while the Spanish capital also has one of the world's most ornate palaces. After dark, once businesses close and the working Madrileños begin their trek home, another breed of Madrileños begin their trek into the city to keep Madrid s numerous tapas restaurants, bars and clubs full until the early hours of the morning.

Getting Around
On foot: Madrid is quite big. Many sites are within walking distance of each other but you'll definitely