Flights from London Gatwick to Madrid

Summer sun and plenty to do in Madrid

Madrid is an excellent place to visit if you are looking for beautiful scenery, warm climate and vibrant lifestyle. With a lot to see and do at any time in the year, this is the ideal place to visit if you are planning your next holiday. Below are some points about Madrid that you may want to take into account.The best time to travel with key events and attractions

Best of Madrid's climate

No matter what time of year you travel you will find the climate in Madrid to be very pleasant. From April to June, although the climate is mild, you will find it lovely to be out and about if you prefer to avoid the high temperatures. During the summer, the temperature can get within the region of 40 degrees celsius. Perfect for those looking to get that golden tan. You may want to attend some of the annual events in Madrid, such as the 'Dos de Mayo' festival which is on the 2nd May, there are many traditional celebrations and attractions during this event. You may also like the sound of the International Jazz Festival which happens at the end of October.

Madrid is cost effective in many ways

If you are planning to budget for your trip, it is good to know that most general prices are lower than you would find here in the UK. Eating and drinking out is included in this, so you won't need to spend a fortune to have a good time.

Plenty of accommodation no matter what your budget

There is plenty of accommodation to choose from. If you are looking to keep costs down, you can get a bed in a hostel for as little as 12 Euros per night. If a hotel is more to your liking, you will only need on average 80 Euros per evening. Public transport is also very cheap, with bus and metro tickets ranging from 1.5 Euros to 12 Euros for day and week tickets. Even getting a taxi is cheaper than that in London.