Strategically situated in the geographical middle of the Iberian Peninsula, Madrid is not only the centre of business, finance, and administration, but also has a great cultural and artistic heritage due to its eventful past. This heritage and the cheerful character of the Madrilenian people, make this lively city one of the greatest metropoli in Europe. With more than 65.000 thousand beds, half of which are in four and five star hotels, Madrid offers an exceptional quality of overnight and event accommodations, and is equipped with all the facilities necessary for holding conferences, meetings, and all kinds of receptions. Luxurious palaces and castles mingle with most modern buildings, giving rise to a varied selection of venues.
Art and culture are central to Madrid life. The city has 73 museums that cover all fields of human knowledge. Of these, the most important are the Prado Museum, one of the world's greatest art galleries. Madrid also offers concerts, exhibitions, ballets, select theatre productions, and the latest cinematographic releases. Madrid is known world-wide for its cuisine. Many famous chefs settled down in the capital and now spoil their guests with seafood, Ibérico-ham, excellent cheese, and exquisite wines from the countrys best wine-growing regions. You can sample a wide variety of the finest Spanish and international cuisine or be enchanted by its bars and taverns.