Madrid really is one of Europe’s truly great cities. It has a rich heritage, beautiful buildings, a vibrant population and is never dull. For these reasons and more, city breaks in Madrid are hugely enjoyable for everyone.

Madrid is blessed with some of Europe’s greatest museums as well as world-class galleries that contain many of history’s most celebrated paintings. Any short breaks in Madrid must include a visit to the Prado, the Thysssen-bornemisza and the Reina Sofia, which are the three most prestigious museums in the city. Some of Madrid’s beautiful architecture dates back to medieval times and buildings such as the Royal Palace and the Theatre Royal are just far too glorious to miss. Although not popular with all visitors, the largest bull ring in Spain is in Madrid. The impressive Plaza de Toros Monumental de las Ventas holds 25,000 people and is a uniquely Spanish experience.

Children are well catered for on weekend breaks in Madrid with an aquarium, safari park, waterpark and theme park to choose from as well as a zoo where the animals are separated by moats rather than bars. In the summertime, children (and adults) can be amused for hours by entertainers who congregate around the lake of Madrid’s largest park, the Parque de Buen Retiro.

City breaks in Madrid offer rewarding days and stimulating nights. Add to this the wonderful food and some of the friendliest residents in Europe and you have a destination that really has it all.