Conference & Meetings World Issue 120 | Page 25

Light , energy , a zest for living . These are the hallmarks of Madrid , a city that buzzes with life . You can feel it in its streets , its parks , its culture , its gastronomy ... even in professional meetings , which turn into one-of-a-kind experiences in Madrid .
REVEL IN THE CITY ' S STREETS
Start your working day by exploring Madrid ’ s streets . It ’ s like strolling through an outdoor museum . The area of Paseo del Prado and El Retiro Park , now a UNESCO World Heritage Site , has myriad historic and cultural institutions such as the Prado Museum and Royal Botanical Gardens which will make your corporate event an unforgettable meeting .
Madrid has countless terrazas ( outdoor cafés ), and terraceo , or moving from terraza to terraza , is both a popular pastime and a term that captures the social character of the Madrileños and their love of sharing tables and laughter outdoors . And why not ? Dinner with colleagues is much better in the rooftop restaurant of a trendy hotel .
EMOTIONS MADE OF MUSIC , LIGHT AND COLOUR
In our city , authentic culinary experiences are guaranteed . From traditional tapas to gourmet dishes , Madrid serves up unforgettable memories . Rest easy with our catering companies , which embrace concepts like sustainability , seasonal ingredients , kilometre Zero and special diets . They ’ ve got it covered .
By now , you ’ ll already be hooked on Madrid ’ s energy , but the city still has some surprises in store . You ’ ll find incredible event venues , hotels for the most demanding guests , itineraries full of anecdotes , artisans who will share their knowledge , avant-garde restaurants and , first and foremost , an endless supply of unique experiences .
Without a doubt , meetings in Madrid are something else . Here , meetings come to life .
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