Best Madrid-Cortes holiday apartments

Madrid provides almost everything you could wish for on a city break. There is tremendous architecture, cultural treasures, great food and a fantastic local population who know exactly how to enjoy themselves. A holiday apartment in Cortes will place you right in the middle of that local community and allow you to experience Madrid just as the locals do. Your holiday accommodation in Cortes is very much like couchsurfing in Cortes, providing an authentic travel experience. Your holiday apartment in Cortes though adds much more comfort and privacy in your own room or apartment, giving you the space to unwind and enjoy your break. It is a great way to get to know a new city without paying expensive hotel bills.

Exploring Madrid from your holiday apartment in Cortes

Cortes is situated right in the city centre and if you are looking for a holiday apartment in Madrid where everything is close at hand, then Cortes could be the right choice for you. There is little need for a taxi or even public transport as most attractions are within walking distance. The Prado is just to the south, as is the Atocha railway station, while the Parque del Retiro borders on the east. Madrid’s best shops lie throughout the area. The wonderful square of Plaza Mayor is an easy walk to the west, where you can enjoy a drink in the terrace cafes and watch the street artists. The opera house and royal palace are just a little further west and in the evenings the whole area comes alive.

An alternative to your holiday accommodation in Cortes

If you would prefer a slightly quieter location but still within easy reach of the city centre, then a holiday apartment in Justicia could be the answer. This is one of Madrid’s oldest barrios and also one of the most stylish. It is an upmarket area, just to the north of the city centre, and has been extensively preserved. It is close to the university and is home to a young crowd who enjoy the many bustling bars and lively nightlife after dark. There are wide elegant streets hosting many good local restaurants and the presence of many theatres and galleries make it a good spot to enjoy some Madrid culture, away from the major venues.

Moving on from Cortes

Spain has so many beautiful cities and seaside resorts but perhaps nowhere combines these two facets better than the basque capital. A holiday apartment in San Sebastian where the beautiful beach of La Concha is right in the city centre is a fantastic choice. You will also find some of the best pinchos anywhere, especially in the narrow pedestrian streets of the old town, by the harbour. Leaving Spain, a short trip west will take you to a holiday apartment in Lisbon where you will find another location that combines a beautiful city with excellent beaches. With 9flats you can experience authentic local accommodation while saving money over hotel rooms, so book your apartment in Cortes now for a fabulous deal.