Madrid and Barcelona attractions highlighted in new travel guides

A travel guide to Madrid lists the city’s main sights, including the Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, the Golden Triangle of museums – the Prado, Reina Sofía and Thyssen‑Bornemisza – as well as the expansive Parque del Buen Retiro, the fashionable Chueca neighbourhood and live flamenco shows.

A separate guide to Barcelona suggests a three‑day itinerary that covers Gaudí’s landmarks such as the Sagrada Família, Park Güell, Casa Batlló and La Pedrera; the cultural hill of Montjuïc with the Fundació Joan Miró, the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya and the Poble Espanyol; and the historic Gothic Quarter, La Rambla, the Picasso Museum and the beachside Barceloneta area.