#1 of 34 general tips & advice in Madrid
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Gandul says:
Hi!!! I don´t know if this is the correct place, but as I don´t have a lot of time to write a longer post, this is the best option to give some tips for newbies coming to Madrid. In fact, this post it´s more concrete for the people who are going to spend some time living there (maybe long tourism…
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#2 of 34 general tips & advice in Madrid
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oldschoolbill says:
First Class- most expensive accommodations on a ship or train or plane & something OSB is not accustomed to & quite possibly has never before experienced. In this case it was well worth the almost double $$ cost!! It is nice to treat yourself now & then who deserves it more than Me & You??
Madr…
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#3 of 34 general tips & advice in Madrid
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lauro says:
i flew from düsseldorf to madrid using iberia airlines for only 108 euros - 6 months booking, but hold on, though its cheap, there are no complimentary snacks inside the plane, the flight attendats are selling snacks and beverages, 5 euros per can of softdrinks - no way! hahaha
its 2 hour flight…
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#4 of 34 general tips & advice in Madrid
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olivians says:
Just wanted to recommend euro rail passes to all of you who want to travel cheaply and with loads of flexibility. I got one to get me through my gap year, which I am currently undertaking in Europe (just imagine the variety of cultures you'll get to see!). Next summer I start Uni to do Tourism, so …
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#5 of 34 general tips & advice in Madrid
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lokababy says:
PART ONE: Riding the metro in Madrid.
The first thing you need to know is that the metro is the fastest and effective way to move in Madrid. The bus is OK, all over if you want to get an idea of the city by viewing its streets. BUT the metro is a great option for people that don't want complicati…
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#6 of 34 general tips & advice in Madrid
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wimmonnee says:
Today a ride in the Madrid metro costs 1 euro. Leaving from the airport (or at the airport) requires a 1 euro surcharge. Metro de Madrid has stations at Barajas Airport Terminals 4 and 1-2-3. You defenitely don't need a taxi (around 25 euro, depends on where you are going) to get to the heart of th…
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#7 of 34 general tips & advice in Madrid
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lauro says:
madrid barajas international airport has 4 terminals. when i went to spain, i used spain's national flag carrier which was iberia airlines. iberia airlines is seviced only in the fairly newly built terminal 4 of barajas airport.
in my honest opinion, madrid barajas terminal 4 is the most beautifu…
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#8 of 34 general tips & advice in Madrid
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kristinasub says:
If you just look up on some of facade in older parts of Madrid you'll see beautiful tiled street signs. This little artistic works makes Madrid so special and i enjoyed walking the city and wait for the next corner to see the new one :o)
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#9 of 34 general tips & advice in Madrid
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alejandromail27 says:
Acerca del comienzo.
Madrid comenzó con un aeropuerto lejos de la ciudad y una ciudad cada vez mas lejos de Madrid, aunque se encuentre perfectamente comunicada con el metro. Comenzo, decia, con la tranquilidad de saber que hablamos un idioma parecido, en un lenguaje tan distinto.
Estaba las ni…
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#10 of 34 general tips & advice in Madrid
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Globetrotter7688 says:
I am very sorry for the delay! That's great you are going to Madrid! I hope you enjoy your time there! You should go to La Plaza Mayor, the Real Madrid Soccer Stadium, and the Museo del Prado! I hope you have a wonderful time! Buen viaje!
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#11 of 34 general tips & advice in Madrid
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oalem says:
Casa de Campo dwarfs Retiro park in size but it doesn´t have all the architechture, drums, vendors and metropolis feel that Retiro has. It´s a lot more natural. The zoo and the amusement park are right there. There´s a whole flock of feral parakeets living in Casa de Campo. The teleferico is ther…
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#12 of 34 general tips & advice in Madrid
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jessica0606 says:
Very nice city! Good, easy public transportation.
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#13 of 34 general tips & advice in Madrid
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chapulino says:
Heio Franco! Madrid in august is like an owen but also most of the people are at the beach so the city becomes less stress and more comfortable to visit! Even if is august nightlife in Madrid is always great. i suggest you to go to "La Latina" ( is the name of a metro station) specially on sunday a…
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#14 of 34 general tips & advice in Madrid
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ratu says:
Well It's hard for a guy like me (from BCN) to recognice that Madrid airport (T4) it's amazing and great, be patient!
Ok here we go!
About Terminals 1 and 2: are so crapy and old, really old, nothing to do, avoid them!
Terminal 3: is quite new and have some shops and restaurants arround.
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#15 of 34 general tips & advice in Madrid
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Pearl510 says:
Madrid is a city well served by public transport. When you arrive at the main Airport (Barajas) there are bus and metro connections to the center of the city. In my opinion, it would be foolish to take a cap, as the other connections are comfortable, cheaper and fast.
We used the metro to reach P…
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