Madrid offers its citizens, as to its visitors, an infinite number of opportunities and venues for practising sport and the enjoyment of sporting occasions. “In this way, whoever visits us can and must know about these opportunities,” said Miguel Ángel Villanueva, councillor for Economy and Employment, at the unveiling of three new publications from the Tourism Board aimed at the millions of visitors who come to Madrid each year.
Referring to the International Olympic Committee Evaluation Commission’s visit at the beginning of May to view the city’s infrastructure and sporting venues as part of the city’s bid to host the 2016 Olympics, Villanueva stressed how closely aligned Madrid is with sport.
Entitled Practice Sport in Madrid, Madrid for You: Sports, and Long Live Football in Madrid, the publications not only give details on the extent of sporting activities in Madrid but where they can be enjoyed. They also give information on sporting events and occasions in the city, inviting tourists to see for themselves more of the history and records of some of the most famous clubs in the world such as Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid.
Practice Sport in Madrid is positioned for those who love athletics and cycling, with six different itineraries (on three levels of ability) for getting to know the city, and was brought about with the support of the Madrid Athletics Federation and ten others with a view to trying out the city’s Green Cycle Ring.
The Puerta del Sol, whole of the Gran Via, Oriente Square, Literary Quarter, Atocha-Colón wing, Castellana boulevard, Austrias quarter, university campus and main parks of the city are some of the appealing tourist attractions which can be taken in on these self-guided tours.
Information on the city’s golf courses, park sports, municipal facilities and ‘Discover Madrid’ guided tours either on foot or by bicycle, is also included in these brochures.
Madrid for You: Sports, part of the Madrid for You series, includes a listing of the main sporting events which take place in the city, sport-related public holidays, and the museums of Madrid’s great teams and famous sportspeople.
Finally, Long Live Football in Madrid demonstrates the passion of Madrileños lived out through football, the country’s top sport – “as for the continent,” commented the councillor for Economy and Employment. “It is about seeing and understanding the massive impact which Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid have as the best ambassadors for our city. One visit to these stadia, to the areas around them and the places where fans celebrate victories, is a perfect complement to any visit to our city.”
Information on the offerings of Santiago Bernabéu and Vincente Calderón stadia for sport, shopping, children and refreshments is also included.
With these publications, the Tourist Board is also offering alternatives for those who undertake regular sporting activity and giving all visitors to join in with the Olympic spirit in the city.
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