Things to do in Madrid

Perfect walking, tapas and wine Tour

I recommend the Old Restaurants in Madrid Tour, fantastic!!! Look for them by searching on Google for "Old Madrid"

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Ballooning

Believe it or not, hot air ballooning over Madrid and the Segovia regions is fast becoming one of the most popular tourist activities in the city. Most balloon trips last around an hour and they typically take place on weekends. A great way to book an exciting hot air balloon ride is through Globos y Dirigibles Boreal. This tour company will organize the ride for you and your group and they will arrange to have you picked up if you do not have transportation to the departure location, which is usually outside of the city.

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tel:	91-597-9453
url:	www.globosboreal.com
address:	General Zabala, 21 Chamartin
email:	info@globosboreal.com

Flamenco en Vivo

Finally, I could recommend a spontaneous Flamenco en Vivo from Monday to Saturday from ten o’clock in the evening until the early morning.

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address:	c/Caja Baja 34
tel:	91-365-5264.

Instalacion Deportiva Municipal Casa de Campo

If you’re visiting Madrid during the scorching hot summer months when temperatures can reach up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, you might want to take a quick dip in a pool. Most public pools only cost a few dollars for unlimited access. One of the biggest and most popular Madrid swimming pools is the Instalacion Deportiva Municipal Casa de Campo. In addition to a comfortable swimming pool that will definitely cool you off, the facility also features a tasty restaurant—and yes, it’s in the shade! Instalacion Deportiva Municipal Casa de Campo is located at Avenida Angel s/n and more..

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tel:	+34-91-459-9871
address:	Avenida Angel s/n

Golf Olivar de la Hinojosa

Golf lovers will have no problems finding a suitable golf course near Madrid. The city offers easy access to roughly 11 courses for varying skill sets and levels. Golf Olivar de la Hinojosa ( www.golfolivar.com) is a popular 18-hole public course just outside of town in Campo de las Naciones and the 18-hole La Herreria Club is also open to the public and features views of the Monastery of San Lorenzo del Escorial. For more information about La Herreria Club, visit the official website at www.golflaherreria.com.

Enocircuit

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Casa de Campo

If you're the adventurous type, you might want to try taking a bike ride during your stay in Madrid. While this is not a popular activity in the city due to the congested streets and a good number of reckless drivers, you can rent a bike and head to a park/biking area such as Casa de Campo -- where it's safe. To get there on the subway -- yes you can take your bike on the subway (first car only) -- simply get off at the Casa de Campo subway stop and check out the map that will direct you to where the bike path begins. You can opt for a guided Bravo Bike tour or rent a more..

Soccer

Whether you call it Soccer or Futbol, this amped up activity is still Spain’s number one sport. You simply cannot leave Madrid without seeing at least one Futbol game. And lucky for you Madrid has a whopping three teams to choose from! For tickets to Atletico Madrid, Rayo Vallecano or Real Madrid games, you can purchase tickets in advance by calling the stadium or you can purchase them at the stadium – but be prepared to wait in line. Atletico Madrid plays at Estadio Vicente Calderon (91-366-4707, Rayo Vallecano plays at Estadio more..

Running in Retiro Park

Retiro Park – Retiro Park is a good place for running. There is a path around the park and several others that will take you on a scenic run through gardens and under trees. Located behind the Prado Museum (Calle Ruiz de Alarcon 23), Retiro Park also happens to be one of the nicest and most popular parks in Madrid. Highlights include: a Victorian greenhouse, Crystal Palace, and a small swan filled man-made lake. Rent a rowboat to explore the surroundings or for a panoramic view of Madrid take the elevator to the bar on the 26th floor of the Edificio de Espana, more..

Parque de la Pedriza

Parque de la Pedriza is the perfect place to lose yourself in a lscenic hike -- which doesn’t even start until you pass over bridges, residential houses, and an old chapel before reaching the park information center. Here you can learn about the best trails and about local plant and animal life. Parque de la Pedriza is best reserved for a day trip so plan your schedule accordingly. To get there, take the 724 bus from Plaza de Castilla. If you’re driving, take M607 to Colmenar, then take M609 toward Soto de Real. Continue driving for a few miles then take the detour to more..