This full colour guide shows you how to navigate yourself around one of Europe's most chic cities in the most time efficient way. Full day tours around the Royal Palace, the Plaza Mayor, the Prado Museum, Retiro Park, as well as eccentric palaces, and all the best cafes and tapas bars The best neighbourhood walks around the Madrid of the Austrias, with its royal palaces and churches: the bohemian Plaza de Santa Ana: the trio of superb art museums which form the Golden Triangle; the chic Salamanca district: and the hip, colourful neighbourhoods of Malasana and Chueca Highlights the best shopping from the Rastro flea market to the boutiques of Salamanca Includes Day Trips to magical cities, including Toledo and Segovia, as well as the magnificent royal palace and pantheon at El Escorial.