The vibrant city of Madrid is a melting pot of art, culture and culinary delights waiting to be explored. Visit the renowned Museo del Prado, a premier art gallery holding more than 7000 paintings. The Centro de Arte Reina Sofia is also a highlight, home to Picasso's Guernica, Spain's most famous artwork.
The Spanish capital also houses an array of tapas bars offering some of Spain's finest delicacies. Many of these can also be sampled in the San Miguel market, an in-door hall brimming with stores offering fresh fare. With so many attractions, hiring a car in Madrid makes visiting the various sights more accessible, especially if they are out of the city centre, such as the Santiago Bernabéu, home of Real Madrid.
Whilst the capital has lots to offer, hiring a car from Madrid allows you to escape the hustle and bustle of the crowds and explore some of the beautiful regions on the outskirts of the city.
Amongst the excellent national parks within easy driving distance is The Cuenca Alta Del Manzanares. Declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, the reserve houses a landscape of peaks, lower mountains and plains that are the habitat of numerous Mediterranean species. For those looking for an adrenaline rush take a drive to the Madrid Amusement Park and experience the latest thrill-seeking rides.