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That's not to say that you can't enjoy a more relaxed city break in Madrid with its laid-back pavement cafes and some of Spain's finest museums and galleries, including the Prado Museum and the city's museum of modern art – the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia.

Though architecturally more modern than many Spanish cities, Madrid is still pleasant to wander through with its sunny squares, boulevards and narrow streets, as well as its unexpected areas of medieval architecture.

Madrid boasts sights enough to keep you occupied for your city break and beyond. Among the top attractions not to miss are the ornate Los Austrias area, heavily influenced by the Hapsburg Empire, the leafy and lively Retiro park and the famous Sol Square.

A city break in Madrid can really give you the opportunity to discover the fun-loving ethos that pervades city life and to be charmed by the friendliness of its people and its cosmopolitan outlook.

Direct flights from the UK to Madrid are available through a range of carriers including national airline Iberia, while for accommodation, we have selected some of the best city centre hotels for your city break.]]> 2 London, Manchester, Glasgow and other Regional Airports FREEPHONE 08000 355 710 All Prices are Per Person, based on a minimum 2 passengers travelling and include Return Air Fares from London to Madrid, Hotel Accomodation and all Taxes 3 images/3star.gif hotel_descriptions/spain/madrid_regina.htm Regina Hotel All Prices are Per Person, based on a minimum 2 passengers travelling and include Return Air Fares from London to Madrid, Hotel Accomodation and all Taxes 3 images/3star.gif hotel_descriptions/spain/madrid_best_western_cortezo.htm Best Western Cortezo All Prices are Per Person, based on a minimum 2 passengers travelling and include Return Air Fares from London to Madrid, Hotel Accomodation and all Taxes 4 images/4star.gif hotel_descriptions/spain/madrid_suecia.htm Hotel Suecia All Prices are Per Person, based on a minimum 2 passengers travelling and include Return Air Fares from London to Madrid, Hotel Accomodation and all Taxes 4 images/4star.gif hotel_descriptions/spain/madrid_husa_serrano_royal.htm Husa Serrano Royal All Prices are Per Person, based on a minimum 2 passengers travelling and include Return Air Fares from London to Madrid, Hotel Accomodation and all Taxes 5 images/5star.gif hotel_descriptions/spain/madrid_ritz.htm Ritz