The Northern Express Herald

Madrid, Spain

Beautiful images of the Spanish capital.

Parque Retiro is 140ha of landscaped gardens, lakes and sculptures. Photo / Susan Buckland

Parque Retiro. Photo / Spanish Tourism Board

A tapas plate of olives stuffed with Iberian ham. Photo / Susan Buckland

A Flamenco dancer and guitarists perform at Las Palmas. Photo / Susan Buckland

Tapas bars are open well after midnight. Photo / Susan Buckland

Tapas diners fill tables inside and out until late into the night. Photo / Susan Buckland

Al fresco cafes in 17th century Plaza Mayor, (Main Square). Photo / Susan Buckland

Plaza Mayor. Photo / Spanish Tourism Board

Espadrilles from Casa Hernanz. Photo / Susan Buckland

The Matadero Exhibition Space. Photo / Spanish Tourism Board

The Reina Sofia Museum. Photo / Spanish Tourism Board

Madrid is a city of grand monuments. Photo / Susan Buckland

Madrid's Royal Palace and gardens boast sweeping hilltop views. Photo / Susan Buckland

A 'matador' poses for photos near the Royal Palace. Photo / Susan Buckland

Bargain heaven at El Rastro flea market. Photo / Susan Buckland

Shopping on Calle Serrano, Madrid's 'Golden Mile' of fashion. Photo / Susan Buckland

Cafes on Calle Serrano. Photo / Spanish Tourism Board

A street scene. Photo / Spanish Tourism Board

Madrid's Gran Via. Photo / Spanish Tourism Board

Gran Via. Photo / Spanish Tourism Board

Madrid's Plaza de Cibeles at dusk. Photo / Thinkstock

Image 1 of 21: Parque Retiro is 140ha of landscaped gardens, lakes and sculptures. Photo / Susan Buckland