Holidays in Madrid
Holidays in Madrid
Many people become smitten by Madrid .Whether it be the fabulous parks and museums, eclectic shopping or delicious tapas - the Spanish capital is a friendly vibrant place with masses to see for families, and its downtown area can be easily explored on foot.
The simplest way to navigate Madrid's neighbourhoods (barrios) is to start at the centre and work your way outwards. Puerta del Sol (Gateway to the Sun) is Madrid's hub, at which all of the city's roads converge and filled with European shops and fast-food restaurants.
The kids will love Madrid's parks and street entertainers, but if you want to make their holiday even more memorable, you can take them to Aquopolis Europe's largest waterpark, the Parque de Atracciones in the Casa de Campo with over 40 rides, Fauna, with thousands of animals, plants and trees or the beautiful Retiro Park where you can hire a boat on the lake and watch the street performers and puppet shows as you wander around. All of these are included in our guide to holidaying in Madrid.
*Quick guide to family holidays in Madrid*
Family-friendly hotels in Madrid
Hotels suitable for families including adjoining rooms in Madrid
Family-friendly apartahotels in Madrid
Aparthotels suitable for families in Madrid
Family-friendly self-catering in Madrid
Apartments suitable for families with self-catering facilities in Madrid
Child-friendly cafés & restaurants in Madrid
Where to eat with kids in Madrid
Children´s shops in Madrid
Clothes Shops, Furniture & children´s products and health food shops in Madrid
Activities for kids in Madrid
Leisure Centres, swimming classes, gyms, museums, water parks for children in Madrid
Parks and play-areas in Madrid
Parks, indoor and outdoor play-areas in Madrid
Child-friendly swimming pools in Madrid
Swimming pools and swimming classes for babies, toddlers and children in Madrid
Madrid shopping Centres
Shopping Malls and Centres in and around Madrid
Just for Mum
Clothes shops, hair & beauty salons, spas courses and going out in Madrid
