Here are a couple of tips for those who decided to go to Madrid with children. Where to go and what to do in this wonderful city.
Teleferico.
This is a cable car that comes from Paseo Del Pintor Rosales (Metro Argüelles or Moncloa) in Casa de Campo. A trip to a duration of about 10 minutes offers the opportunity to admire an excellent view of the Osthe Park, the Mansanares River, the Egyptian Temple of the Debod, the Royal Palace, the Almudena Cathedral, and Casa de Campo with the Lake and the Amusement Park. You can ride almost every day from 12 days to 9 pm, from April to September, and is free for Madrid Card card holders. The booths are driving at a maximum height of 40 meters above the ground. At the end of the trip on the wrong shore, you can find a complex from the restaurant, bar and park with even more beautiful species.
Parque de atracciones. (Casa de Campo)
Madrid's main amusement park is located in Casa de Campo (Metro Casa de Campo) and opened almost every day during the summer months (from May to mid-September) and on weekends during the rest of the year. There is a special area in this park for the youngest children and entertainment for more adult kids. The park was opened in 1969, and since then it is very popular among the locals and tourists. The most desperate people can ride the most desperate attractions. Numerous restaurants and cafes, together with the show there and the street theater, are an excellent chance to spend the whole day in the park, where it is not boring not small, not big. Free login is available for the owners of the 72-hour version of Madrid Card.
How to get there: buses 33 and 65; Metro (line 10 to Batán Station)
Retiro Park Park
Madrid's chief park, Del Rehiro Park is close to the main tourist attractions of the city, such as the Prado Museum, and is a popular and most excellent place to walk. There are numerous sculptures, monuments, lake, there is an annual book fair and free concerts throughout the summer. The park has six different zones filled with breathtaking adventures for kids and their parents. There is "Naturaleza" or "Nature Zone", "Maquinismo" or "Machine Zone", Zone "Tranquilidad" or "Recreation Area", "Infantil" or "Infant Zone", Zone "Gran Avenida" or "Grand Avenue" , and "Trispace Virtual" or "Virtual World". Many families come here on Sunday is the perfect time to ride horses or swim in a boat in a pond. In the 17th century, only the royal family had the right to use the territory of this fleet to their entertainment, there were contests, bins and water battles. Only a century later, the park was discovered for the rest of the public, although even for a long time, visitors to the park should have been officially dressed in order to enter the park.
real Madrid (Av Concha Espina, 1)
Children under 14 can get to the stadium at low prices, the owners of Madrid Card free entrance. The tour includes a panoramic view of the stadium and visiting the presidential seat, a dressing room, a tunnel of players, benches and coaching regions, the stadium itself, the rooms of trophies and the official store "Real".
Madrid Zoo (Casa de Campo)
The zoo is located in Casa de Campo and is considered one of the best in Europe. Together with the Park del Retiro Zoo is located 1800 hectares of land. More than 3,000 animals live here, there is a swimming pool where the dolphins and aviary with penguins are held. Very interesting shows of predatory birds and parrots. The total area of the zoo is 20 hectares. Zones of the zoo, like "PEQUEña Granja" ("Little Farm") allow small visitors to establish close contacts with agricultural animals and domestic animals. There is an aquarium here, another excellent opportunity for tourists with children. Piranhas, sharks, snakes and reptiles live in the aquarium, which can be repaired, scare and please even the smallest family members. Pretty interesting place! On the territory of the zoo there are many snack bars and restaurants, which is great if you want to spend all day there. The park is free entry with Madrid Card.
How to get there: buses 33 and 65; Metro (line 10 to Batán Station)
Faro de Moncloa. (AV de Los Reyes católicos)
This is the 110-meter tower of steel and glass, from where (from the observation deck of 400 sq.m.) offers a magnificent panoramic view of the city and the surrounding Mountains of Guadarram. Top can be climbed on the elevator (with transparent walls, that is, another adventure).
How to get: Metro - Lines 3 and 6 (to Moncloa station), buses 44, 46, 82, 84, 132 and 133 to Faro de Moncloa stop.
Museo de Cera. (Paseo de Recoletos, 41)
Museum of wax figures, located in close proximity to the Soviet Square, represents the figures of historical figures and famous Spanish personalities. 450 Figures on Square 2000m2 is a very interesting place for family holidays. The museum includes Horror Train (horror train), a virtual reality simulator and Multivision show is a show, during which the history of Spain is shown using 27 projectors and a sound system. Free entry with Madrid Card. Without a card, adult entrance costs 17 €, children from 4 to 12 years old and pensioners from 60 years old - 12 €, audio guide costs 3 €.
Opening hours: Monday-Friday 10: 00- 14:30 and 16: 30-8:30, Saturday and Sunday and holidays - 10:00 - 20:30, without a break. The museum box office closes half an hour before closing.
Imax Madrid. Calle Meneses)
This IMAX cinema in the Mendez Alvaro area offers IMAX screen in 600 m2 and OmniMax screen of 900 m2. Several films to choose from during the day, and show on weekends. Free entry with Madrid Card.
Playgrounds
The Madrid Rio project includes seventeen playgrounds for children located throughout the park (Parque de La Arganzuela, the nearest metro-Marqués de Vadillo or Pirámides), with 65 different game items, from natural materials. The most exciting sports and wooden jungle. Urban Beach, formed by three oval waters with various entertainment elements - one of the favorite places for kids and adults.