Taking a transfer to Madrid from the airport is the first stage of your trip, but when you arrive in the city centre, getting around is easy once you know a few handy tips. Selecting the best way to get around Madrid depends on the reason for your trip and the places you want to visit. Walking is the best option to explore Madrid’s historic centre. You could stroll through Barrio de Las Letras, visit the Plaza Mayor or Puerta del Sol, and walk along Gran Vía until the Cibeles Fountain and the Puerta de Alcalá. The metro is a good alternative for any places you can’t walk to, such as Plaza de Colón or a visit to the Retiro Park. For places of interest further afield, such as Real Madrid or Atlético de Madrid football grounds or shopping at Serrano, booking a taxi is the quickest and easiest way to get there.