Madrid has as many things to discover as ways to discover them, so jump in and explore the city in a different way.
For lovers of literature… a wander through the Neighbourhood of Letters
It’s the part of Madrid where you’re welcomed by Federico García-Lorca, Lope de Vega and Cervantes. You’ll tread on fragments of books, feeling like you’re a character in one. And as you wander around you’ll be taken back to Spain’s Golden Age.
* Neighbourhood of Letters, Madrid. / Photo: barrioletras.com
The district is bounded by the well-known streets of Atocha, the Carrera de San Jerónimo, the Paseo del Prado and Calle Carretas. It’s an area where you’ll find modern establishments and designer shops rubbing shoulders with convents, welcoming little plazas and Madrid’s three main museums: the Prado, the Reina Sofia and the Thyssen-Bornemisza.
Vincci offers you a charming hotel in the Neighbourhood of Letters: the Vincci Soho 4*, one of the highlights of which is the huge gecko on the façade. The hotel comprises five historic buildings, which contrast with the modern decor of the interior. Take the time to savour a drink on the outdoor terrace, thinking about what these streets would have been like in the time of Quevedo.
*Façade of the Vincci Soho 4* Madrid.
For the sporty types… a bicycle tour of Madrid
A Madrid bicycle tour [link in Spanish] is a fun, sociable and, of course, healthy excursion. On two wheels and with your own guide you’ll discover places such as the Templo de Debod, the Royal Palace, the Puerta del Sol and Retiro Park. It’s a fun, different way to explore the capital.
* Bicycles in the centre of Madrid. / Photo: disfrutamadrid.com
The tour is suitable for all levels of ability and includes rest stops where you can relax and take photos of some of the capital’s most charming spots. The tour includes the bicycle and a helmet. So come on and get pedalling!
For architecture lovers… ‘Arquirutas’
The buildings of Madrid tell the story of the city by themselves. Arquirutas [link in Spanish] gives you the opportunity to get to know Madrid through its architecture with three different tours: from Madrid de los Austrias (Hapsburg Madrid) to the avant-garde of the Cuatro Torres Business Area; from Imperial Madrid to the glamour of the 30s; or from Plaza Mayor to the Art Mile, where you can contemplate the buildings of the most influential museums.
* Cuatro Torres Business Area / Photo: artedemadrid.wordpress.com
For the more adventurous… Madrid by helicopter!
See the capital’s most beautiful spots with a bird’s eye view. A 45-minute helicopter flight [link in Spanish], during which you’ll discover the history, the marvels and the most famous scenes of the city. Gran Vía, historic Madrid, the Paseo de la Castellana and El Escorial monastery.
*Helicopter views over Gran Vía. / Photo: Emilio Naranjo.
Imagine soaring above the legendary neon Schweppes sign on Gran Vía. Did you know that behind it is the hotel Vincci Capitol 4*? Some of the suites are lit up by the famous lights. Why not stay here and get to know the Nammu Corner Area Spa, the cinema inspired bedrooms and the incredible views from the rooftop terrace.
* Suite at the hotel Vincci Capitol 4* Madrid.
The Vincci chain of hotels has three more hotels in Madrid. The welcoming Vincci Centrum 4*, five minutes from the Puerta del Sol; Vincci Vía 66 4* which gives you one of the finest panorama’s over Gran Vía from its roof; and Vincci Soma 4*, located on Madrid’s Golden Mile, in the Salamanca district.
So pick the one that best suits your needs and enjoy a different kind of adventure in Madrid.