Madrid DIRECTIONS - Rough Guide

Madrid is the sunniest, highest and leafiest capital in Europe and its inhabitants, the Madrileños, are so proud of the city that they modestly declare 'Desde Madrid, al Cielo' ('Beyond Madrid, only Heaven'). You can debate that claim, but this compact, fascinating and lively city has no shortage of appeal for a weekend break. Aim for late spring or very early summer - or September/October - when Madrid is really pleasant, as the mid-summer months can be overbearingly hot.
Madrid DIRECTIONS has all you need to get the most out of the city. Browse our ideas and you'll know what you want to do, 24 hours a day. Flip to places and explore the city district by district, with every sight, restaurant, bar and shop located on our easy-to-use maps. It's like having a local friend plan your trip.