Things to do in Alcobendas - Madrid

Situated just 12km north of Madrid, Alcobendas is one of the prettiest cities near Madrid. With a population of 3 million people, Madrid is the capital of Spain and is very close to the centre of the country.

What to do in Alcobendas

The weather in Alcobendas is very cold in winter and very hot in summer. Many of Alcobendas´ residents choose to move out to the coastal regions in July and August to escape the intense heat. Owing to its central location, the best time to visit Alcobendas is spring or autumn, unless you like it very hot or very cold.

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If you are looking for a cheap hotel in Alcobendas, or a last minute hotel in Alcobendas, you will not be disappointed. Alcobendas boasts a wealth of hotels, car hire offices, luxury accommodation and even hostals for holidaymakers on a budget. Alcobendas is one of the higher class areas of Madrid and is home to many of the city´s professionals.

Shops and bars serve authentic Spanish cuisine, and tapas bars in Alcobendas serve superb food at reasonable prices. Shops are plentiful, and you will find everything you want to buy in Alcobendas. Several parks and green areas have been created in Alcobendas to give residents and holidaymakers a feeling of being close to the countryside. Madrid´s Science Museum is also located in Alcobendas. Madrid is only minutes away by hire car, bus or taxi, where you can get stuck in to the nightlife and lively bars and clubs..

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How to get to Alcobendas

Fly to Barajas Airport, Madrid. Flights to Madrid from most UK airports take 2 hours, 30 minutes. Most UK budget airlines offer cheap flights to Madrid. Transfer from Madrid Airport to Alcobendas is approx. 25 mins by hire car.

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What to do in Alcorcon

Alcorcon is a small municipality in Spain, situated in the province of Madrid. Alcorcon is situated 13km south west of Madrid. Once an agricultural town it is now a suburb of the cosmopolitan capital of Spain.

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Travelers guide to madrid Alcorcon

Places to visit in Alcorcon for example the Museo Municipal de Arte en Vidrio de Alcorcon (the municipal museum of art in glass) found in a very attractive building, or take a stroll through the Plaza de la Constitución. The gardens of the Ermita de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios consist of 4,000Sqmtrs of grass, trees and benches to enjoy a peaceful walk through the gardens. The weather in Alcorcon varies from winter months with temperatures between freezing and an average of 10.C and the summer with temperatures between a low of 16.C to a maximum in the 30´s.C. When you have seen all that Alcorcon has to offer just catch the metro or hop onto the bus and it will take you right into the centre of Madrid, where you are spoilt for choice as there are countless sites, museums and attractions for everyone to enjoy. For one of the best theme parks in Spain you have the Warner Brothers Theme Park situated just outside of Madrid.


Recommended cheap hotels in Madrid

Hotel Praga - C/ Antonio Lopez, 65, Madrid. The Hotel Praga, Madrid, Spain is a 4 star hotel. The hotel located in southwest Madrid next to the River Manzanares.

Orfila Relais Chateaux - 6 Orfila Street, Madrid. Orfila Relais Chateaux, Madrid, Spain is a 5 star hotel. It is situated in the cultural business center of Madrid.

Travelling to AlcorcónMadrid Barajas Airport Code: MAD. Madrid Barajas Airport is located just 13km (8 miles) northeast of Madrid. A flight to Madrid will take less than 2.30hrs from the UK, depending on your departure airport. Cheap flights are regularly available. Using the Metro line 10 is prepared to carry you to Alcorcon in 20 minutes from Plaza de España in Madrid. You can travel from Alcorcón to Madrid by Highway, Renfe, Bus and Metro.

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The City of Crystal

A Coruña Spain “The City of Crystal”, is situated on the north west coast of Spain, easily accessible by road, sea or plane. Riazor is the beach in the centre of the city and surrounded by a stupendous promenade. A Coruña enjoys a great summer environment, offering popular festivals, nocturnal spectacles, sports competitions,

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What to do in A CoruñaThe Tower of Hercules is the symbol of this legendary city that is framed by a setting of incomparable beauty by the sea. A Coruña is a cosmopolitan city with a great ambience and rich in history. The city has the only Roman lighthouse of the world still in operation. The Old part of the city conserves the symbolic historic buildings, churches, plazas and baroque gardens which fuse harmoniously with a new modern city in continuous development.


A Coruña has one of the longest promenades in Europe, the two kilometres of beach can offer a variety of water sports from wind sailing to scuba diving. Close to the city centre the beach named Las Lapas offers golden sand, picnic area and parking. The harbour buildings with facades of glass reflect the sun in the water giving the name the City of Crystal.


A Coruña can boast on its never ending list of places of interest, including theatres, churches, Auditorium, Coliseum, Planetarium and the Municipal Palace and Opera House. The Museum of the House of Man is the first interactive museum of the world. Located on the promenade of Riazor. The museum entertains the visitor by stimulating curiosity and stirring up its reflection about the human characteristics. Staying in A Coruña you can enjoy the gastronomic feast of fresh fish and shellfish and excellent wines famous through out the world. There is abundance of night life and for those that enjoy a flutter there is also a casino.

Madrid’s Great Parks – The Retiro

Madrid has to be one of Europe’s greenest cities, in terms of the amount of parks, gardens and open natural spaces it contains. From the stately Parque del Retiro to the sporty Parque Juan Carlos I, there’s a park to suit everyone.

The Retiro is one of my favourites, and is a wonderful park located in the heart of Madrid. It covers 120 hectares, and was originally created as part of the grounds of the 17th century palace belonging to King Felipe IV. Once restricted to the enjoyment of Royalty, it was declared open to the public in the 19th century and continues to be a favourite weekend destination for many Madrid families.

The park is beautifully maintained and is home to a large number of mature and varied trees, whose wonderful coloured leaves make for a dramatic backdrop to an autumn stroll. You can hire a boat on the lake, visit the Rosaleda (rose garden), or simply enjoy the surroundings. The park caters well to the younger members of the family, with numerous children’s play areas dotted throughout. Weekends are always very popular, and this is when the park really comes alive with street theatre performers and musicians. There are also a couple of open air cafes where you can relax and soak up the atmosphere.