{"id":719,"date":"2013-05-11T18:22:10","date_gmt":"2013-05-11T16:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/?p=719"},"modified":"2018-01-04T15:12:23","modified_gmt":"2018-01-04T14:12:23","slug":"teleferic-teleferico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/teleferic-teleferico\/","title":{"rendered":"See Madrid From Above Thanks to the Telef\u00e9rico"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is no more a spectacular city than Madrid combining a culture going back hundreds of years with the latest in ultramodern architecture. One of the best ways to get a feel of what it would be like living in such a city would be to from the air<\/strong>, and that\u2019s why those considering spending some time in the city should take the trouble to make their way to the Parque del Oeste.<\/p>\n

This is where they will find Madrid\u2019s only cable car, that goes by the name of the Telef\u00e9rico. The Telef\u00e9rico, once a part of the Parque de Atracciones amusement park, is situated a few minutes walk from Arg\u00fcelles Metro station.<\/p>\n

Many who have taken the option of using the Telef\u00e9rico to get a slow paced and short range aerial view of the city have picked out a nice location from above. ShMadrid<\/strong><\/a> tells you more on the cable car in Madrid in today’s blog article.<\/p>\n

Related article:\u00a0Transport in Madrid<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Madrid’s cable car, basic information<\/h2>\n

There are those that see that a raid on the Telef\u00e9rico should almost be compulsory for those of the city. And it certainly seems like a good investment, costing about \u20ac6 to catch the most fantastic aerial view<\/strong><\/a> of the city.<\/p>\n

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Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

And if Spanish<\/strong><\/a> is not your language, then included in the price is a narrated explanation of what you are seeing as you hover high above the city taking all of its landmarks. These landmarks include the city\u2019s wide streets and boulevards, littered with pavement cafes, the football<\/strong><\/a> stadium, the traditional architecture and the ultra-modern multi-storey office blocks,<\/p>\n

Although the ride on the Telef\u00e9rico takes less than fifteen minutes, it is amazing how much of the city you can see in that time. When the aerial journey is over, you can sit back in the beautiful surroundings of the Parque del Oeste<\/strong><\/a>, taking in the beautiful rose gardens while enjoying a refreshing cup of coffee or a cool drink, before moving on to your next location.<\/p>\n

Related article:\u00a0Car Rental in Madrid<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Once you have successfully settled in Madrid<\/strong><\/a> and you receive guests from abroad, then a trip to the Telef\u00e9rico should be added to your list of attractions. Each cable car is large enough to comfortably fit six people. The Telef\u00e9rico cable car operates all year round, call however during the winter<\/strong><\/a> months the service is open only infrequently and never during really bad weather.<\/p>\n

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Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

So if you have guests from abroad and you don\u2019t want to bring them there for nothing, it is always advisable to call first or consult their website<\/strong><\/a>. Obviously as the weather gets warmer, the more frequent the operation, and if truth be told, you can really only get the best out of the Telef\u00e9rico experience on a clear spring<\/strong><\/a> or summer day, when visibility is at its best.<\/p>\n

Along the way it is possible to disembark at the Casa de Campo Park<\/strong><\/a>, which offers a restaurant and bar where it is possible to enjoy a nice meal or a cool drink while looking over the city from above. The park is located in the neighbourhood of Casa de Campo<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Among the many of Madrid\u2019s most famous sights that can be viewed from the Telef\u00e9rico include the Torrespa\u00f1a communication tower, the Royal Palace<\/strong><\/a>, the Almudena Cathedral among many others.<\/p>\n

Have you been in Madrid’s cable car? Did you enjoy the spectacular views?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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