Fodor's Madrid

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: Fodor's publishes the only guide offering detailed coverage of Madrid combined with the most popular destinations in Andalusia: Seville and Granada. TOURISM TRENDS: Spain received a total of 83.7 million foreign tourists in 2019, and in 2022 rebounded to over 67 million.Pre-pandemic, Madrid reached a high of 7.6 million international tourists in 2019, a ten-year increase of around 3 million visits. In 2021, the city received 2.2 million foreign visitors.Madrid has 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites within easy reach of the cityThe long-awaited opening of the Madrid-to-Granada high-speed AVE line has cut around one hour and 20 minutes from the previous journey time, with the trajectory between Madrid and Granada reduced to slightly over three hours. There will be three trains a day between Granada and Madrid. This brings Granada so much “closer” to Madrid and means travelers will be eager to visit Spain's top attraction and UNESCO World Heritage Site -- the Alhambra -- along with Spain's capital city.FULLY REDESIGNED!New front cover has eye-catching full-bleed images with key selling points on the frontNew back cover is fully-redesigned“Best of” Lists will visually engage the reader and provide an overview of the entire destination (best things to eat, see, do, drink, as well as what to read and watch before going)Visually focused with more color and images including more full and half-page images throughout and color-coded category iconsOther useful features including Great Itineraries, Calendar of Events, What You Need to Know Before You Go“Travel Smart” (logistical planning tips section) now at the front of the book and redesigned to be more infographic in feelStronger Voice and Opinions give all Fodor's guides more personality. Books are more friendly and conversational in tone, going beyond informational to being inspirationalCURATED AND RELEVANT:Focused coverage on only the best places so travelers can make the most out of their limited time.Carefully vetted recommendations for all types of establishments and price points.CONCISE:Shortened reviews presented with brevity and focus.Please see additional key selling points in the book main description