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People who have lived in Madrid find it difficult
to leave without feeling a special attachment and it's even
more difficult to contemplate not returning. In fact, at the
moment, Madrid is one of Spain's main destinations for tourists
from all over the world.
If you stroll in the parks, along the streets,
in the plazas and mingle with the people or simply have a
look at cultural events on offer in the newspapers you can
discover many of the enchanting possibilities of this city.
There are thousands of pubs and bars with terraces to sit
and have a drink, numerous restaurants offering every type
of cuisine you can imagine,
and a very lively night life for those who want it. Every
week you can choose from over a dozen good films in English
or other languages and a wide range of concerts spanning classical,
pop, rock, jazz and flamenco. Spain is home to some of the
world's most important art collections in the Prado, Reina
Sofia and Thyssen museums.
Finally, the climate is one of Madrid's greatest assets:
bright sunshine and blue skies help foster a positive and
enthusiastic outlook.
Transport
The quickest, cheapest form of transport
in Madrid is undoubtedly the Metro (6,15
euros for a ten-journey ticket). Buses are generally quite
efficient too and the ticket you can buy in the Metro is valid
for buses as well. Taxis are easy to find at all hours of
day and night and are also cheap.
Prices
Obviously there is a huge range of prices
in Madrid but the following is a guide to the types of prices
you can expect to pay:
Cinema |
9 euros |
Coffee |
1,70 euros |
Caña (small beer) |
1,5 euro |
Sandwich |
3 euros |
Menú del día (3-course lunchtime menu)
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10 euros |
Just for your information
Quality of life
Mar 28th 2002
From The Economist print edition
Zurich is the best city on earth to live in, says a new survey
by William M. Mercer, aconsulting firm. The survey ranks quality
of life according to 39 factors, including political stability,
personal freedom, air pollution and the quality of health
care, schools, restaurants and theatres. Rich-world cities,
not surprisingly, are bunched at the top. London and New York
are reckoned to be equals. Belgrade is rated Europe's worst.
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