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Travel Info what temperatures can i expect in mid july? any idea of cost of taxi from Barajas airport to city centre? what is there to do? not museums, something for kids? Travel Tips I live in Madrid. So mid July is hell! :)) it is the hottest month of the summer, around 38-40 潞C or even above from 2.00 pm to around 5-6 p.m. and around 30潞C during the night. Air conditioning needed to breath :)) (i'm exagerating here, but seriously, air conditioning needed at the hotel). I think the taxi can go from 40 to 50 euros aprox. For kids you have plenty of things: I recommend you: the Warner Park www.warnerbrospark.com Faunia (great modern zoo) www.faunia-es.com and the cable car http://www.teleferico.com. This one's great to see the city and children enjoy! Have a great time in Madrid! You can always buy a Spanish "hand-held" fan as souvenir if you come in July! Besos! Others Very, very hot. Around 40 euros for your taxi. I can't think of much for children as I wasn't there with any kids. Faunia -- zoo/theme park, IMAX Madrid, Parque de Atracciones -- amusemnt park, Planetarium, Zoo- aquarium de la casa Campo. Royal Palace might b interesting for kid, Also, some musuems are child friendly -- Cosmocaixa -- interactive science stuff and petting zoo, wax musuem, otside madrid thatere is a Safari Park, Steam Train (Tren del Fresa) - also sevral Waterparks Time Out Madrid. Yes -- It will be very hot in July. (In August the whole city is so hot, the city shuts down and people leave). I just took a taxi from city center and it runs between 30 - 40 euros depending on traffic. For small kids you supposedly need car seats to drive on the freeway, but the taxistas don't seem to worry about it. You can reserve a shuttle with AeroCity with seats. We found them to not be very reliable though, so be sure to call them to confirm all reservations. They were also more expensive than a cab. Our kids (6 years old) loved the Palace. And don't completely discount the museums. We made a list of things we might find in the paintings of the Prado and had a scavenger hunt. At the Reina Sophia, the kids actually enjoyed learning about the artists and seeing how Picasso's and Dali's styles changed over the years. We strategically hit playgrounds near each museum. They are everywhere. Also there is a nice day trip in the Strawberry Train that goes to a palace in Aranjuez. And Retiro park is the ultimate. My girls loved rowing the boats there. We also had a great time just exploring the backstreets around Plaza Mayor. Lots of twisty little streets. Let the kids lead the way. Oh, and going anywhere in the Metro was a treat. Kids love trains and escalators and mazes. We also stayed in a castle outside of Madrid. Incredible. And eat lots of flan and helados (ice cream). Recent visit. Most of it is written up at http://www.quixo.com/spain Be prepared for very hot, dry weather!!! And if taking a taxi you might get charged more if you look like a tourist. You can also take the metro to the city center. But if you decide to get a taxi you might get charged around 15鈧?from the airport to downtown, which seems about right. Good luck!!! |
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