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Take a pin and stick it in the centre of Spain, and you've pretty
much got Madrid. Now stick that same pin in the centre of Madrid
and you should have the Puerta del Sol, the point from which distances
to all corners of the country are measured, and a reminder of the
city's importance both past and present. Madrid stands up for all
that is Spain, be it culture, art, museums or shopping, but more
than this it exudes an energy and flair quite unlike any other capital.
The red brick of the Plaza Mayor, the clowns in El Retiro park,
traffic at 4am, the flea market, cracked nutshells on the floor,
turrón and Goya…Madrid is many things to many people,
but maybe it's this very hotchpotch that puts such rhythm in Spain's
heart.
Plus Points:
Frequent & cheap flights to Madrid
Large school catering to all levels
Courses available every week
Excellent on-site facilities
Easy access to rest of Spain
As can be expected of a major capital city, Madrid has a wealth
of museums and historical buildings to discover, wonderful shops
and markets to explore and, of course, beautiful parks where you
can just get away from it all and relax. The great thing about it
is that most places of interest are also located in a relatively
compact area. Strategically placed in the very heart of Spain, madrileños
and visitors alike can make the most of Madrid's excellent transport
links to reach other parts of the country: the beautiful historic
cities of Segovia and Toledo are just on the doorstep, as is the
majestic palace of El Escorial, and the high speed train service
means that nowhere is ever too far.
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