Madrid & Castile travel

A region with character, the historic heart of Spain is home to cosmopolitan Madrid as well as one of the highest concentrations of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Europe: Toledo, Segovia, Salamanca, Ávila - a trip to Madrid is an absolute must if you are visiting Castile. Austere under Habsburg rule, classical under the Bourbons, or exuberant during its “movida”, the Spanish capital has continually absorbed the architecture and trends of its eras. Madrid today seems to have found its balance between renewed dynamism, a provincial charm along its leafy boulevards, a strong cultural identity and a distinctly festive spirit. Read more