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The School - AIL Madrid
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There are a wide variety of gyms in Madrid. For a list of gyms, please visit: http://www.topmadrid.com/es/Deportes/Gimnasios/
“Polideportivos” are gyms run by the state which offer cheaper sports activities. You need to be registered before you can use these sport centres. A list of the most important sport centres in Madrid can be found at: http://www.topmadrid.com/es/Deportes/Polideportivos/
A list with all public pools can be found under this link: www.swimmersguide.com
Madrid is surrounded by the so-called Cuencas which are natural areas situated around the local rivers. The local mountains are good for hiking, have lovely landscapes, river valleys and countryside to enjoy on a day or weekend visit. For more information about the different natural areas see this link: http://www.guiamadridrural.com/Pueblos/Pueblos.htm.
Madrid has a huge range of cinemas, theatres, and museums. You may find all cinemas and theatres in the “Guia del Ocio” (http://www.guiadelocio.com/madrid/)
Tip: The Cine Princesa shows all films in the original version!
The biggest museums are the Prado, the Reina Sofia, and the Thysszen Borneszima which can all be found on the Paseo del Prado.
In addition there are several smaller state run museums and exhibitions well worthwhile a visit. e.g.
The “Casa Encendida” – one of the biggest – exhibitions, films, concerts and also many different kinds of workshops, Centro Cultura Conde Duque, la Casa América, la Fundación Telefónica, Fundación Caja Madrid etc.
The biggest bookstore is the Casa del Libro en Gran Via 29 and Calle Alcalá 96 (http://www.casadellibro.com/) with a huge selection of books and also books in foreign languages.
Many of the bookstores and used bookstores are located in Calle Libreros, a side street off the Gran Via.
An English Bookstore is located near Alonso Martínez in Calle Fernandéz de la Hoz 40 (http://www.madridteacher.com/booksellers.htm).
A German Bookstore can be found in Calle Principe Vergara 205 (“Librería Alemana”).
Tip: AIL Madrid also offers you the opportunity to acquire high-quality and proofed learning material in the School!
“Guia del Ocio” (comes out every Friday, you can also see the online version on www.guiadelocio.com),
“Salir Salir” (is a monthly magazine, is more mainstream and is available in some bars)
“Le Cool Madrid” (an online magazine which is sent via email after registration – unique selection of cultural and social events).
www.munimadrid.es
http://www.aboutmadrid.com/
http://www.descubremadrid.com/
http://www.esmadrid.com
www.paginas.amarillas.es (yellow pages)
http://www.guiamadridrural.com/
http://www.elpais.es
http://www.elmundo.es
http://www.abc.es
Tip: Free magazines also appears in many bars, and Irish pubs, so keep an eye out for them.
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