Overview - Getafe is really a satellite town on Madrid's southern extremities, but for the purposes of this website we'll take it as being part of the city that already boasts two of Europe's best known football clubs in Atleti and Real. As well as numerous football options, Madrid is famous for its relentless nightlife, making it one of THE undisputed top European football travel destinations.
Airports & Transfers - Barajas Airport - nine miles north east of Madrid, linked by line 8 of the metro (journey time 45mins), or bus no. 200, which takes 20 minutes and leaves every 15mins. Tickets are 1Euro. Taxi's cost 20-25Euros.
Nightlife - With 4am traffic jams the norm, madrilenos are rightly renowned for their all night partying with literally hundreds of bars and clubs in the city centre. You'll find the densest concentrations of nightspots in two main areas - one in and around Plaza de Santa Ana and Calle de las Huertas, the other to the north of Gran Via in the Malasana and Chueca districts.
Shopping - Calle de Serrano houses the big international designers, whilst smaller independent boutiques can be found on Calle de Almirante in Chueca. Alternatively, follow the crowds to Madrid's famous Sunday morning flea market, El Rastro, in the Embajadores area just south of Plaza Mayor.