Pocket Rough Guide Madrid

Discover the best of Madrid with this compact, practical, entertaining Pocket Rough Guide. This slim, trim treasure trove of trustworthy travel information is ideal for travellers on short trips, and covers all the key sights such as Museo del Prado, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Museo Reina Sofía, restaurants, shops, cafes and bars, plus inspired ideas for day-trips, with honest independent recommendations from expert authors.

The Pocket Rough Guide Madrid covers: Madrid de los Asturias; Palacio Real; Ópera; Rastro; Lavapiés; Embajadores; Sol; Santa Ana; Huertas; Paseo del Arte; Retiro; Gran Vía; Chueca; Malasaña; Salamanca; Paseo de la Castellana; Plaza de España and beyond, Day-trips.

Inside this travel guide you will find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER

Experiences for every kind of trip to Madrid, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Embajadores to family activities in child-friendly places, like Plaza de España or or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Rastro.

INCISIVE AREA-BY-AREA OVERVIEWS
Covering Rastro, Lavapiés, Santa Ana and more, the practical Places section provides all you need to know about must-see sights and the best places to eat, drink, sleep and shop.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
The routes suggested by Rough Guides' expert writers cover top attractions like Museo del Prado and Museo Reina Sofía and hidden gems like Parque de Atracciones and the Retiro.

DAY-TRIPS
Venture further afield to Toledo or Segovia. This tells you why to go, how to get there, and what to see when you arrive.

HONEST INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our expert writers will help you make the most of your trip to Madrid.

COMPACT FORMAT
Packed with pertinent practical information, this is a convenient companion when you're out and about exploring Madrid de los Austrias.

HANDY PULL-OUT MAP
With every major sight and listing highlighted, the pull-out map makes on-the-ground navigation easy.

ATTRACTIVE USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN
Features fresh magazine-style layout, inspirational colour photography and colour-coded maps throughout.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Includes invaluable background information on how to get to Madrid, getting around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A–Z directory and a handy language section and glossary.