Madrid is situated in the centre of Spain, proud of its status as capital city. A historic city, originally a Moorish fortress, it has numerous monuments and other captivating buildings (in particular the Plaza de Cibeles and Parque del Buen Retiro).
Culture is also in pride of place, with numerous museums in the capital (the Prado is a must), while the nightlife is elevated to the rank of a tradition, the “movida” keeping streets, restaurants and bars busy until the early hours of the morning.