Madrid city breaks

A bubbling, character-filled atmosphere

Looking for a destination with culture in abundance yet a bubbling, character-filled atmosphere? On a Madrid city break with The Co-operative Travel you’ve found it!

Madrid is known worldwide for its liveliness and spontaneity, and it won’t be long before you’re caught up by it, and find yourself being swept along.

The beauty of a Madrid short break is that all the major sights are contained within a compact, central area, perfect for exploring on foot or by the efficient, modern metro system.

Art-lovers will find plenty to enthrall and educate them on a Madrid city break. The huge Prado Museum contains masterworks from the likes of Goya, El Greco and Velasquez, while the Thyssen Museum has something for all tastes, and the Reina Sofia is the place to see the latest contemporary artists displaying their work.

shopping and entertainment in madrid

Shopping on a Madrid weekend break is also a real pleasure, due to the fact that the city still boasts many small, family-owned businesses and covered markets right at its heart, as well as a great many quirky and individual shops. Try the Sunday Rastro street market for an amazing choice of souvenirs – and afterwards take a break in one of the atmospheric bars in the La Latina district.

Speaking of bars, you’ll be spoilt for choice on a Madrid weekend break. Large numbers are clustered around the central area, and it’s perfectly possible to sample several in a single night.

Those central streets really burst into life at night, and only a minority of late-night clubs charge admission, so you can easily wander at will until you find one which suits your mood.

A short break in Madrid will also allow you to soak up the real essence of the city, which is to be found in its daily routine: coffee in the pleasing Plaza Mayor, a stroll in the Retiro Park, and then perhaps tapas in the old central area around Plaza Santa Ana. The botanical gardens, Royal Palace and the grand old buildings of the Gran Via will all leave their impressions on you.

Whenever you choose to sample it, a Madrid weekend break or short break is sure to be an intense, lively and unforgettable experience. Check out the latest deals and offers available from The Co-operative Travel, and say ‘hola!’ to one of Europe’s most friendly cities.