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14 Jun 2017 · 6 min read

Segovia, Toledo or Ávila on a layover at Madrid airport

With a long layover at Barajas you can visit a World Heritage city. How to get to Toledo, Segovia or Ávila, and what alternatives you have closer to the airport.

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31 May 2017 · 5 min read

The advantages of taking a taxi for passengers: what to do when you land at Barajas

From the plane to the terminal exit: passport control, luggage, what to do if your suitcase does not arrive and how to find your taxi without wasting time after landing in Madrid.

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30 May 2017 · 11 min read

The lesser-known museums in Madrid (and how to combine them with the big ones)

Untouched palaces, costumes, minerals or aeroplanes: Madrid's small museums grouped by area, how to fit them in with the Prado, the Thyssen and the Reina Sofía, and a guide by theme.

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23 May 2017 · 6 min read

The colour of taxis in Madrid: from black with a red stripe to white

Why Madrid taxis are white with a red stripe, what they used to look like and which details of their appearance help you recognise an official taxi.

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18 May 2017 · 4 min read

Do you know the Cabify story? Cabify or taxi to Madrid airport at Barajas

Cabify is a VTC platform born in Madrid. We explain how it works, what rules it follows and what to consider when choosing between Cabify or a taxi to Barajas.

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28 Apr 2017 · 5 min read

Cultural spring in Madrid: what to do at the best time of year

Museums, gardens in bloom, the Book Fair, terraces and shows: the cultural plans that make spring the best season to visit Madrid.

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20 Apr 2017 · 4 min read

The rise of hybrid cars: types, advantages and why they are a hit with taxis

A hybrid car combines a combustion engine and an electric motor. We explain the types available, their pros and cons and why so many Madrid taxis are hybrids.

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11 Apr 2017 · 5 min read

Final preparations before you travel: a last-minute travel checklist for the two days before

Documents, money, health, suitcase, home and transfer: a checklist for the two days before your trip so you can start your holiday stress-free.

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27 Mar 2017 · 11 min read

Madrid sightseeing tour by taxi: the route stop by stop and when it pays off

A drive past Madrid's great monuments, where to get out, when a taxi beats the metro or walking, and how to organise it from the airport.

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25 Mar 2017 · 5 min read

Madrid taxi drivers are learning languages! Useful taxi phrases for drivers and passengers

More and more taxi drivers can get by in English and other languages. Useful phrases for drivers and travellers, and how to understand each other in a taxi even without a shared language.

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16 Mar 2017 · 5 min read

A food walk through Madrid: the traditional food you have to try

Squid sandwiches, cocido, callos, bravas, soldaditos de Pavía or churros: what to eat in Madrid and how to try it even if you only have a few hours.

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12 Mar 2017 · 7 min read

The best taxi driver films

Travis Bickle, Max, Korben Dallas or the taxi driver of Gwangju: the most memorable drivers in cinema, what they get right about the trade and what they exaggerate.

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