The top tourist attractions in Madrid feature the Reina Sofia art gallery and Museo del Prado - which exhibits one of the biggest collections of art in the world! There's also the Palacio Real , the largest palace in Europe which is home to the King and Queen of Spain and Puerta del Sol, the geographical heart of Spain!

Madrid has some beautiful parks and plazas, two of the most popular include Parque del Buen Retiro, 330 acres of parkland dotted with attractions and the impressive Plaza Mayor a 17th century square.

Maybe you'd like to go watch Real Madrid in the Santiago Bernabeu stadium or learn about their history in the Real Madrid museum. Or maybe you’d prefer to take in some Flamenco dancing in one of the city's tapas bars.

Many spectacles can be seen in Madrid – go and view the tremendous architecture of Palacio de Santa Cruz, or the Almudena Cathedral, which took years to build. Foreign influence can be seen in the Temple of Depod and the Arco de la Victoria’s design. The Alcala Gate is another site you might like to visit.

If you want somewhere to sit and relax in the city, Madrid’s famous square Plaza de Cibeles is very popular amongst tourists to Madrid and the Royal Botanical gardens are perfect for those seeking peace from the hustle and bustle of the city.

If you feel like seeing the countryside then why not hire a car and visit popular destinations like Aranjuez, Chinchon, El Escorial and Toledo.

With so much to do and enjoy, it's easy to see why Madrid is one of Spain's top destinations!