Madrid

Located on a plateau in the centre of Spain, Madrid's temperature goes from one extreme to another during the year. Its nightlife, however, is always hot and it is one of Europe's premier 24-hour cities.

As well its top-notch music venues and clubs, the Spanish capital is home to renowned galleries - art lovers should definitely not miss the fabulous collections at the Prado, the Reina Sofía and the Thyssen museums - and concert venues such as the Teatro Real or Sala Arena. You can also relax in the Retiro park or head out to the National Pantheon at El Escorial.

Language:  Spanish (Castellano)

Currency: Euro

Climate: Madrid's inland location means it can be ferociously hot in August and below freezing in midwinter; best times to visit are the Spring and Autumn months.

Places to visit: Madrid is home to three of the most prestigious museums in Spain. 
El Prado, the Thyssen-Bornemisza and the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, which houses the work of Joan Miró and Salvador Dalí, as well as being the permanent home of Picasso's Guernica.