Destination: Madrid
Practical Matters Madrid   Before You Go   When You Are There    *Time    *Arriving    *Customs    *Money    *National Holidays    *Tourist Offices    *Opening Hours    *Public Transportation    *Driving    *Car Rental    *Taxis    *Personal Safety    *Telephones    *Post    *Tips/Gratuities    *Electricity    *Health    *Clothing Sizes    *Concessions   Language   Offices to Serve You Abroad	OPENING HOURS Shops 10:00AM 2:00PM 5:00PM 6:30PM Attractions/museums 10:00AM 6:30PM Offices 8:30AM 1:00PM 4:00PM 6:30PM Restaurants (Lunch) 1:00AM 3:00PM Banks 9:00AM 2:00PM Pharmacies 10:00AM 2:00PM 5:00PM 6:30PM Major museums are open all day, but close on Monday or Tuesday. Smaller museums close for lunch. Shops vary, with most open Monday to Saturday. Some close Saturday afternoon, and most close all day Sunday. Department stores and malls are open 10-9. Many restaurants and shops close during August. During the San Isidro festival in May, banks close at noon. In July and August many offices work straight through from 8 to 3, then close. Apart from opening for mass, well-known churches have set opening hours.	COUNTRY Spain REGION CITIES Madrid   Viewing   Top Ten   What To See   Where To ...   Practical Matters Barcelona Santiago Seville MAPS World Europe TRAVEL BOOK Book Info Order Online