In Madrid you will come across a mixture of winding medieval alleyways, vibrating main streets, bustling banking districts and quiet, calm parks. All these contrasts along with the local’s friendliness will leave you wondering at the diversity this metropolis has to offer.

• Madrid boasts countless museums featuring the widest range of topics and subjects imaginable, a very upbeat and exciting nightlife as well as an outstanding local cuisine.
• Those who have had enough of chaotic city life will find comforting refuge in the city’s many parks, such as the well-known Retiro Park. Many of these parks were built for kings and some are quite extensive.
• If going to nightclubs is not really your thing, you can still enjoy going to the movies, the opera at the Teatro Real and a whole assortment of theatres, ranging from huge to small putting on all kinds of performances.
• In any case, you shouldn’t miss out on the city’s restaurants. From simple bars to exclusive gourmet restaurants, there is something here to satisfy all appetites.
• If you wish to spend some free time going shopping, you’ll find yourself with another wide range of options to choose from. From the most exclusive boutiques in Salamanca to the huge department stores and the well known flea market El Rastro, the most avid shoppers will not be left wanting.

Why not draw your own conclusions while here in Spain for a Spanish Language Course in Madrid?