I have set up a google map called About Madrid, and I visited it in order to attend a NESSI Steering Committee in January 2008. This is the first time this century that I have been here, my previous visit was in the 1980’s. My few pictures are on flickr. I returned in Oct 2008, and populated the maps with some more landmarks. I’d like to return sometime without a business agenda. Here are my pictures!
My Google Map
I have created a google map to locate the landmarks, hotels and other places of interest. Its currently set up to support my business visits. Zoom out from the map to see other landmarks.
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Getting there
It’s still cheaper to fly, but can one arrive in Bilbao and leave via Madrid, to see the Guggenheim. The train journey is 4:50 odd, given what’s in Madrid, not a good idea.
Getting about
Hotels
What’s up with the ★ system in Madrid? See here! Size of rooms, and facilities, but 3 ★ should guarantee a restaurant.
- NH Nacional, near the museums and Royal Palace, but nearer the museums.
- Hotel Agumar, 4*, Restaurant and Bar, south of the Retiro Park.
Things to Do
- Attractions and activities in Madrid by trip advisor
- Top 47 things to do in Madrid, Time Out. Time Out also have restaurant, bar and tapas recommendations pages.
- There are several “Civil War” tours, by civitatis, across madrid, and context travel. The latter offer a viewing of “Guernica”, which is in the Museo Reina Sofía.