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 Everything for perfect day out |
avenida de la Dehesa Avenida de la Dehesa, s/n Madrid, Madrid 28691 Spain +34 91 815 6911 http://www.aquopolis.es/villan... aquopolis.villanueva@grpr.com |
Madrid's most famous and popular waterpark offers a wide rage of imaginative ways for children and adults to get wet and have fun at the same time. There are slides, hanging bridges, water mazes, boats, waterfalls, rapids and more. Activities on dry land include children's playgrounds, mini-golf, trampolines, grass to run around on and a picnic area. There are fast food outlets like a pizzeria, a hamburger stall, a fried fish stand, a sandwich shop, a self-service restaurant and an ice cream parlour.Admission: EUR12.85; children 3-10 years old: EUR8.45; discounts for large groups and schools. Buses leave from Plaza de España. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Affordable golf course |
Vía Dublín Campo de las Naciones Madrid, Madrid 28042 Spain +34 91 721 1889 http://www.golfolivar.com/ go@golfolivar.com |
This country club has a nine-hole and an 18-hole course open to those with official golfing licenses from a recognized federation. You'll need a handicap as well for the longer course. If you just want to find out whether golf is your sort of sport, or if you just want to practice your driving, you can use the driving range, practice holes and putting greens for a small fee. The club has racquetball, squash and tennis courts, sauna, clubhouse, bar, restaurant, shop with equipment rental and car-park. Private lessons and group classes are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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4.2km running-track |
Junta Municipal de Moncloa Casa de Campo, s/n Madrid, Madrid 28011 Spain |
This sports facility offers a 4.2km running-track and exercise areas with pull-up bars, stretching bars and other equipment complete with instructions on how to use them. It's a popular training place for Madrid's sportsmen and women because it offers lots of open space and there's not so much air pollution around here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Unique masterpiece |
San Lorenzo de El Escorial Madrid, Madrid 28200 Spain +34 91 890 5902 http://www.patrimonionacional.es/ info@patrimonionacional.es |
This historic complex is divided into three parts: the monastery (with Lucas Jordán's frescoes), the royal mausoleum, and the palace. The palace's magnificent rooms are decorated with paintings by Titian, El Greco, and Claudio Coello, as well as wonderful 18th-century furniture. The library contains a fascinating collection of manuscripts and the Museum of Painting and Architecture is worth a look. Felipe II commissioned Juan Bautista de Toledo and Juan de Herrera to build everything between 1563 and 1584 to commemorate Spanish victory in the battle of San Quintín (1557). Transport: 50km by car from Madrid on N-VI then M-505 roads. Regular trains every day from Madrid's railway stations and buses from Moncloa. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Franco's palace |
Paseo del Pardo s/n Madrid, Madrid 28048 Spain +34 91 376 1136 http://www.arsvirtual.com/monu... |
El Pardo palace began life as a royal hunting lodge. It later became General Franco's official residence, and nowadays it is a museum and accommodation for visiting foreign leaders. Its great collection of paintings, textiles, antique furniture, and porcelain is open to the public. Roberto Michel's decorative ceilings and Bayeu y Maella's murals are particularly worth seeing. The prince's palace and the Quinta palace (closed for restoration work) are also part of this complex, 8km away on the outskirts of Madrid. The wooded gardens and restaurants here are popular with locals relaxing at weekends. Take the public bus (El Pardo-Mingorrubio) from Moncloa. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Courses for members and non-members |
Calle del Castillo de Guadamur 6 Villafranca del Castillo Madrid, Madrid 28692 Spain +34 90 236 7644 http://www.caballoamigo.com/ gestion@caballoamigo.org |
You can take beginners classes in all aspects of horsemanship at this riding club. It offers courses at all levels to members and non-members alike in dressage, show jumping and exhibition riding. Morning and afternoon sessions are available. There's a special program for people with physical or mental disabilities run by trained teachers. The centre also organises specialist teacher training courses. It has 20 horses, a cross-country course, three training rings and a dressage ring. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Golf course and short tennis courts |
Avenida de Europa 10 Alcobendas Madrid, Madrid 28108 Spain +34 91 661 4444 / +34 91 662 5878 http://www.golfpark.es info@golfpark.es |
Here's a golf course where you don't have to sign up for membership or monthly fees to use the facilities! You can just pay on the day to use the marvelous putting area, or any of the 11 short tennis courts. There is also a floodlit driving range with 110 covered places where you can practice your swing and improve your technique. To make it more real, there are greens, bunkers, and other obstacles to manouevre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 You'll have a great time |
Parque el Carralero Majadahonda Madrid, Madrid 28220 Spain +34 91 638 6655 / +34 91 638 6105 http://www.palaciodelhielo.net/ infopalacio@palaciodelhielo.net |
At 1800m2, this is Madrid's largest, most modern and only Olympic-sized ice-rink. You will find it offers comfortable, purpose-built changing and leisure facilities including a cafeteria and restaurant. With its long and varied opening hours, you are sure to find a time to skate that suits you. You can take ice hockey and figure skating classes and organise your child's birthday party here. Weekday mornings are reserved for groups. Cost: EUR5.71; skate hire: EUR3. Special prices for groups and discounts at certain times of the day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Guaranteed fun |
Avenida de Alemania 2 Leganés Madrid, Madrid 28916 Spain +34 91 687 1111 |
The fit and the adventurous can take classes in figure skating and ice hockey here. This rink is open most of the weekend for ordinary mortals who just want to skate around and have some fun. Remember to wear gloves and loose, comfortable clothing as you are bound to fall over a lot. On winter school day mornings it is reserved for special school trips that encourage kids to have a go at the sport. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A wide range of sports on offer |
Avenida Del General Fanjul 14 Madrid, Madrid 28044 Spain +34 91 706 2868 |
This enormous public sports centre offers the widest possible range of facilities. Even the most demanding sportsmen and women will find their speciality available here. There are swimming-pools, pelota courts, a running-track, football pitch, tennis and paddle-ball courts, ice-rink and a gym for weight-lifting. You can take classes in aerobics, rhythmic dance, gymnastics, judo and martial arts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Take a dip in summer |
Numancia, 1 Madrid, Madrid 28039 Spain +34 91 459 9871 |
This public sports centre caters exclusively for the most popular summer sports; swimming and beach volleyball. The facilities include two outdoor swimming pools (one for adults and another L-shaped one for children). There's also a special court for the up-and-coming fashionable new sport of beach volleyball. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Complete facilities |
Calle Valdebernardo 2 Madrid, Madrid 28030 Spain +34 91 772 7121 |
An enormous public sports centre that offers an endless range of sporting facilities for archery, gymnastics, judo, karate, tennis, skating, aerobics, badminton, pelota (handball) and volleyball. There are several running tracks and five swimming-pools (four outdoors and one indoor). Coaching and lessons in all the above sports are available for anyone over 4 years old. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Fun and education for all the family |
Pintor Velázquez, s/n Parque de Andalucía Madrid, Madrid 28100 Spain +34 91 484 5200 / +34 91 484 5252 http://portal1.lacaixa.es/Docs... savimad.fundacio@lacaixa.es |
Come along for a spectacular and enjoyable educational journey through the sciences, technology and the laws of the universe. You can actively participate in over 20 different experimental activities relating to physics, chemistry, optics and energy. The permanent exhibition explains the history of the planets and life on earth as well as showing you how to predict the weather and describing how meteorological phenomena like tornadoes occur. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Whatever makes you happy |
Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I Ifema Madrid, Madrid 28042 Spain +34 91 549 4800 http://www.expo-ocio.es/ info@expo-ocio.es |
Visit this trade fair to get good ideas and practical information on how best to enjoy your holidays and weekends. You'll see exhibitions covering rural tourism, adventure pursuits, camping, water sports, theme parks, telecommunications, photography and more. Two other trade fairs take place at the same time: one covers digital technology and multimedia while the other concentrates on consumer technology. There's also entertainment in the form of clowns, jugglers, theatre, dance, sports, gymnastics and other activities. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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See the dolphin shows and other animals |
Casa de Campo Madrid, Madrid 28011 Spain +34 91 512 3770 http://www.zoomadrid.com comzoo@zoomadrid.com |
"More than 2030 different species of mammals and birds live among the 20 hectares of parkland here. The zoo keeps more than 70 varieties of poisonous snakes, including vipers from Gabon and the black mambo (considered the most dangerous snake in the world). The Dolphinarium is probably the most popular area, as visitors love to watch these intelligent mammals show off their tricks. Dolphins, seals and sea lions give regular performances throughout the day. The aquarium holds two million litres of water and a spectacular tropical fish collection. There is a restaurant, bar, and snack bars. Admission: adults EUR12.75, children (3-7s) EUR10.30, under-3s: free." Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Charming aristocratic landscape |
Avenida de la Alameda de Osuna Madrid, Madrid 28042 Spain http://www.arturosoria.com/art... |
This park was the 18th-century home belonging to one of Madrid's aristocratic families. The main palace houses paintings by Goya and the other buildings worth looking at are the casino, the chapel and the "Old Woman's House". It's located on the east side of the city and features smartly kept groves of poplars and pretty walkways lined with hundred-year-old trees. No dogs allowed. Group admission can be arranged during weekdays in advance. Admission: free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A large park with lots of activities |
Glorieta Hamburgo Madrid, Madrid 28042 Spain +34 91 721 0079 http://www.arturosoria.com/art... |
With 220 hectares of land in total, this is undoubtedly one of Europe's largest parks. Everything here is on a grand scale. The massive olive grove has a diameter of 1km. The avenues that cross the fields are huge. There is even a 2km-long river where you can sail a catamaran. The most impressive feature, however, is the water-show, accompanied by music and lights that takes place at 10:30pm Thu-Sun between June and September in the auditorium. You can take a cute little train ride round the most important sites, depending on the weather, of course. Admission: free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wild animals let loose |
Carretera de Cadalso de los Vidrios, Navalcarnero Aldea del Fresno Madrid, Madrid 28600 Spain +34 91 862 2314 |
Come on safari in your own car and you will see ostriches, giraffes, zebus, bucks, zebras, bears, rhinoceroses, monkeys and more. There is a reptile house and a bird park, too, where you can see spectacular birds of prey like golden eagles, falcons, and Griffon vultures. Unfortunately, the only way to get here is by car. Admission: adults, EUR9.61; children aged 3-10, EUR6.01. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Students, education & job prospects |
Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I Ifema Madrid, Madrid 28042 Spain +34 91 722 5074 http://www.ifema.es/ferias/aul... infoifema@ifema.es |
This fair is aimed at providing students, parents and teachers with information on the Spanish education system and future job prospects for school and university students. You can find out about primary, secondary, university and post-grad courses, as well as language, professional and technical programmes. You can buy text books, encyclopedias and atlases. The Spanish Education and Science Ministry, the National Employment Institute (INEM), the Community of Madrid, the Ministry of Defence and a variety of NGOs take part in the accompanying seminars, conferences and other activities. Admission costs EUR2.50; EUR25 for groups. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A place for fun on ice |
Calle de Silvano 77 Madrid, Madrid 28043 Spain +34 91 716 0159 http://www.sporthielo.com/ |
Although the rinks in Majadahonda and Leganés have better facilities, this is the only one in the central Madrid - conveniently located and well-connected by numerous buses. Its location makes it very popular and the long opening hours means that it stays busy all season, except for summer when it closes. Review © 2007, Wcities |