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• 18.05.2013- COME TO DISCOVER SPAIN

  Have you ever thought of make a trip around the country and meeting its most beautiful and unique places? Spain is worldwide recognized as the country with the most World Heritages. Take advantage of the good weather, the rays of the sun and the gentle breeze and come to rent a car for your journey to Sixt in Madrid Barajas Airport. Know our wide range of convertibles, from the Peugeot 308 CC, to the Mercedes SLK, we have the car that will fit all your needs. Here a number of places you should not miss. Beginning your adventure from Madrid, you should not go without seeing San Lorenzo de El Escorial and its temple, a place destined to be the tomb of kings. Visit Segovia with its imposing aqueduct, the cathedral and the Alcazar. Nearby you will find Salamanca, with its amazing old town and the bridge built by the Romans. See The medulla of Leon, which consist of a set of abandoned mines that were built and used by the Romans. Meet the monasteries of Suso and Yusho, located in La Rioja and where were the first words written in Castilian. Stop by Avila, who is one of the coldest cities in Spain, but can boast a special charm with its magnificent walls and its cathedral. Do not forget to go to Santiago de Compostela with its wet tiles from Obradoiro Square. See the Mudejar Architecture from Teruel, Toledo and its mix of cultures, The Principality of Asturias, the caves of Altamira in Cantabria. Marvel at the most famous buildings of Gaudi in Barcelona. Visit the Alhambra and the Palace of Carlos V in Granada. Stop by Lleida, Burgos, Lugo and its Roman wall, Cordoba, Caceres and Seville with its Cathedral and Alcazar. Meet the endless beautiful locations with magical places thera are to visit. Spain is full of art, culture, nature and especially of life. Do not miss out this expirience, and come and discover this incredible country. And if your trip will be with the hole family, we also have the perfect car for you, come to Sixt rent a car and do not hesitate to rent the new VW Touran with its 5 + 2 seater and all the space you need, and available to you at Madrid Barajas Airport with unbeatable prices.

• 12.05.2013- SAN ISIDRO 2013. The best bullfighting event in the world!

  Rent a car with Sixt for the next festival of San Isidro in Madrid. Once again comes back to the capital the best bullfighting event in the world! From 10 to 19 on May the city will live a series of cultural activities, year after year so much anticipated by our citizens. With a car rented from Sixt in Madrid Barajas you can enjoy them even better. With new Mercedes Class A that we have already incorporated in our fleet you will be able to reach any corner of the city with glamor and elegance that this event requires. This year after the welcome speach and, after the Giants parade, all on Friday 10 of May in the Plaza de la Villa, will begin a series of musicals in the Plaza Mayor. Another iconic place of the Festival of San Isidro are the Gardens Vistillas, with a traditional court performances as a tribute to Sara Montiel. Of course the main theme of this event are the bullfights that will be given with the top stars of bullfighting at the Plaza de Ventas in Madrid. All lovers or bulls will have the pefect opportunity to participate in this magical and so important time in the capital of Spain. Feel free to make your car reservation for May. On our website you will find the latest offers available in Madrid. Rental with us is easy and acciesible, at reasonable prices and new vehicles you can enjoy the best car rental in the city.

• 05.05.2013- COME TO KNOW MADRID

  In the capital of Spain, which is the largest and most populous city in the country, there are plenty of places to explore, full of art, architecture, history and humanity. If you are traveling twosome , the best way to move easily and quickly through Madrid, always finding a place to park, is carrying a Smart for two, small, manageable and with minimum energy consumption, the car that is the best prepared for the city. Come to Sixt Rent a car at the Airport Madrid Barajas and rent it now for an unbeatable price. Something you should not miss if you come to Madrid is one of the most known squares, La Puerta del Sol, where you can see the famous sculpture of the strawberry tree and the bear and also the zero kilometer. A few meters away is the Royal Palace, the official residence of the royal family and one of the largest palaces in Western Europe. Without straying too far, you can see the Plaza Mayor, which is one of the oldest in Spain. You may not forget to stroll along the most famous street of the city, the Gran Via, always awake, full of life and with a lot of the most important theaters, restaurants and cinemas. And if you are travelling with your family and you are looking to rent a car wider, secure and with maximum comfort, feel free to rent the new Peugeot 308, comfortable and easy to handle around town. Now available for you at Sixt Rent a Car An essential place to go with children is the Retiro Park, where you will be able to enjoy of nature, good weather, walks and even a boat trip on the lake. You can also stroll through El Rastro, an outdoor market held on Sundays and holidays in the historic center of Madrid, in the popular district of La Latina. Enjoy this amazing and unique city and do not miss any of his countless places to visit. Come to rent your vehicle at Sixt Rent a Car at the Airport Madrid Barajas, we´ll find the perfect car for you, tailored to your needs, it will be an unforgettable experience.

• 28.04.2013- Burgos, a city with history

  Located on the Riverside of the river Arlanzón, in the lead of Castilla, does this emblematic city of the Spanish geography rise up. Established during the kingdom of Alfonso III it is one of the places of our Country which is full of nice nooks, marketplaces, passages and walking ways, all of them with flavor of antiquity, history and art. Replete of castles and gothic churches, Burgos harbors one of the most exceptional monuments of our countries art, the Cathedral of Burgos, declared World Heritage by the UNESCO. The first stone was laid down in 1221, a lot of famous artists worked on it and they transformed it into a temple full of aches, painted windows, paintings, roof windows, sculptures and brilliant corners. Around the Cathedral you can have a walk across the pedestrian zone with antiquity stores, cafeterias, snack bars and charming chandleries. One of the places that is imposed to be visited is the Museum of Human Evolution, near by the congress center, that discovers us a general idea of the Saw of Atapuerca, its archaeological sites and the discoveries about the evolution of human being. Another memory of Burgos you´ll be able to take with you is its gastronomy, famous for being rich and versatile, but at first for its black pudding and cheeses, not forgetting the roasted lamb, the Spanish soup and the desserts like el del abuelo (the one of the grandfather) Burgos cheese with honey and nuts, clotted cream, and as baked goods the Yemas and Bartolillos. All this always enclosed with the best Rivera del Duero wine. If you want to know more about this precious city, prepare a little trip to Burgos renting a car with Sixt Rent a Car on the airport Madrid Barajas. Our competitive prices and all kinds of cars starting with economic brands like Peugeot, up to exclusive top class premium brands like BMW or Audi.

• 23.04.2013- CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: KOOZA

  Another year the circus of sun comes back to Madrid, this time with its Show Kooza, which denotes by its acrobatic exhibitions and the clowns. All this takes place in an exotic world full of colour, magic and mystery that will not let impassive anyone. The kingpin of this Play is Innocent, who routes to a journey in which he will find an endless number of amazing places and a lot of different figures. Thereunder stand out Trickster, the King, the clowns, the Thief, Heinloss and the bad dog. You´ll be able to enjoy variant shows, like balance with chairs, Charivari, contortionism, hand to hand, high string, ring manipulation, trapeze, duo of unicycles and wheel of dead among others. This incredible and magic show will be on stage til 28 of april, from Wednesday til Sunday in different performances between 4pm and 10pm. The price of the tickets goes from 43EUR til 103EUR. It will take place in the fix head office of the Cirque du Soleil, the stage of Puerta del Ángel, which has an extension of 22.000m2. Located in the district of Casa de Campo, Moncloa ,Aravaca, the scene has access from all the neighborhoods of the capital, athwart 5 buslines (31, 33, 36, 39, 65 and special line Cibeles - Veranos de la Villa) and different subway stations: Puerta del Ángel (Línea 6), Lago (línea 10), Alto de Extremadura and Príncipe Pío, nearer since the inauguration of the last pass of Madrid Río, which allows to arrive to the area through a kind walking way. Let you be surrounded by the magic and the intrigue, let you be surprised by this unforgettable show. Make now use of this opportunity and don´t miss it renting a car with Sixt Rent a Car at the airport Madrid- Barajas.

• 12.04.2013- A charming village near Madrid

  You have already made your rental car resevation for your stay in Madrid and still do not know what places you should visit? Today we recomend you a beautiful town located 20 km from Madrid that you should definitely see during your trip. With our cars you travel all around Madrid without any problem. As many of our cars have GPS built in, you can be sure that you will be able to reach all places of interest with ease. No doubt that in the list of the most prominent corners of Madrid should be also Alcala de Henares. Described by UNESCO as World Heritage Place, known for its churches, its ancient walls, its old buildings, the university, convents, storks and multiple palaces. What you should see is the Colegio de San Ildefonso, one of the best representatives of the Spanish Renaissance, with the annexed chapel where the remains of Cardinal Cisneros. Another point of interest would be the Archbishop s Palace (Renaissance XVI). It stands next to the remains of the walls, belonging to the fourteenth and eighteenth centuries. It is worth to mention that Alcala de Henares is the town of birth of one of the best Spanish writers of all times, Miguel Cervantes. Visiting the city you have to go to his old house, which has been reconstructed and represents a common home place as Castilian style in XVI. The entrance is free and will allow you to see how the great Spanish artist lived. It should be mentioned also, that in Alcala took place, according to historians, the first meeting between the Catholic Kings and Christopher Columbus. To reach this beautiful place, you should make your car rental booking in Madrid as soon as possible, as our low prices and highest quality of car rental service will guarantee you a safe and comfortable trip. Sixt rent a car located at the airport of Barajas will offer you the best cars to rent, brand new and fully equipped.

• 04.04.2013- A walk through the past in festival of antiques - Almoneda

  Are you a fan of antiques and you love collecting objects from old times? If so we recommend you to visit the festival of antiques the next time you come to Madrid. Between April 6-14 at IFEMA you may participate in one of the best fairs that bring together the largest and most comprehensive range of objects with history, and a minimum of 50 years old.

  Sixt also counts with a history of more then 100 years in offering you always the newst car models. With your rental car from Sixt you can get to the IFEMA in less than 10 minutes as it is located right next to the airport of Barajas. Sixt rent a car will offer you wide range of rental vehicles that allow you to enjoy all the attractions of Madrid, including Almoneda.

  There you will find unique objects from another eras, full of history and memories, and also an interesting paintings and sculptures of contemporary artists. The event involves more than 100 art galleries, antique shops and auctions, which come from all over Spain and neighboring countries. In 2013 in Almoneda we can find furniture, painting and sculpture, ancient and contemporary, carvings, glass, bronze, clocks, porcelain, carpets, tapestries, jewelry, books, pottery, archeology, miniatures, silver, prints and all kinds of objects decor, costum jewelry, textiles (clothing, shawls, lace).

  It certainly is a festival for the most demanding professionals. In that case we invite you to our offices of Sixt in Madrid airport, a car rental company for more refined tastes in terms of rental cars. We offer you this years top car brands, absolutely new and best in the market. Our agents will make you a booking for your car in Madrid in five minutes so that you can enjoy your hires vehicle during your trip to the capital.

• 29.03.2013- CASA DECOR

  One of the largest and best known exhibits of interior decoration in Spain and Europe, returned to Madrid another year.

  One of the features of this event is that increasingly takes place in a different location, a landmark building that was completely rehabilitated at the hands of interior designers, architects, landscape architects, artists and designers, art galleries and businesses displaying their works and products to visitors for a month.

  Since 1992 its being done Casa Decor, and this edition, number 48, will appropriate of which was the British embassy, a circular building, with 3900 meters square, located in Fernando el Santo Street, 16, located in the neighborhood of Almagro, in the district of Chamberí.

  What better way to come and enjoy this event in couple, renting one of the new and modern Smart from Sixt Rent a Car in Madrid Barajas Airport, the quickest and sure way to find a parking nearby.

  This is a scenario in which interior designers, architects and design are completely open to the public and firms may make known their products.

  But that's not all, there also will be a series of activities and workshops of design and decoration for adults, as well as for children, for example the workshop Reciclarte or the floral one.

  You can visit Casa Decor from May 17 to June 23, 2013, every day from 11:00 to 21:00 at Fernando el Santo Street 16, Madrid.

  The price of the exhibition is yet to confirm, but in previous years ranged from 6 to 12 euros.

  Do not miss this spectacular and edgy event, renting a car in Madrid Barajas Airport, with Sixt Rent a Car.

• 24.03.2013- Get ready for Easter in Madrid!

  As every year, Easter will turn Madrid into a unique and fascinating event. This season is a religious and cultural attraction, mandatory to see if you visit the capital during this time. Without any doubt, you will need a car to get around the city easily and fast. Sixt rent a car in Barajas Airport will guarantee you a best car hire for your journey. Booking your car with us, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the best car rental brands in the market. You can rent a brand new new car and try the latest models from brands such as Volkswagen, Audi, BMW Mercedes . They will take you to the biggest attraction of Spanish Holy Week which are the procession. If you have not seen it yet , come with your rented car to see how the delicate images of saints run all over the town on the shoulders of bearers of the various guilds. Adorned with flowers and candles go through places as representative as Paseo del Prado, Alcala street or Plaza Mayor. Among dozens of processions coming out throughout the week, it is worth to mention the procession of silence. One of the most emotional scene due to the unique atmosphere created during the early hours of Friday. Throughout the journey the only noise you can hear is the step of the Nazarenes accompanying the main figure. If you come with your family to celebrate this special season, you can rent a family car with Sixt that has plenty of room for all your passengers. In particular we recommend our new model Citroen C4 Picasso, with a built-in GPS and high and large seats, is a perfect car for rent with all your relatives. Once you have a rental car, we recommend participating in the cultural program prepared especially for Easter. Between 14-31 March, you can enjoy more than 30 concerts in auditoriums and Conde Duque center. For your whole family thirty-five representations will be organized in major cultural centers of Madrid, including theater, music and special workshops for children. Most events are free of charge. With prices so cheap offered by Sixt Car Rental, you can visit the capital without much expense or difficulty. Please note that as spring is coming back, you can enjoy the first rays of sun that will fall on the city during Holy Week. To help you enjoy it even better, Sixt will offer you a new models of convertible and sport cars, including the great BMW 1 Series or BMW MINI. Do not hesitate, chooses Sixt as you car rental company and make the reservation of your shopping on our website!

• 24.03.2013- Paradise in Madrid

  Northwest of the Community of Madrid, is a beautiful dam called Valmayor, which includes the municipalities of Valdemorillo, El Escorial and Colmenarejo, belonging to the Guadarrama river basin. It was built in the 60s. It is the second largest lake in the province in stored water and runs over 12km and covers an area of 755 hectares. The dam was completed in 1976 and the highest in Spain, reaches 60m at its peak to the riverbed, a length of 1,125 km and has a volume of 2.100.000m3. It's a great place to spend a day with the whole family, you will able to go sailing, hiking, fishing, picknicing, or simply enjoy nature and fresh air. And what better way to get to this wonderful place, than renting a spacious Volkswagen Touran from the Sixt Rent a Car fleet. Where everything you need for your trip will fit and there is room for everyone with its 7 seats! Of cause we also offer models for the romantic trip. Who would not love our new BMW 1 Series cabrio? And if you do not sail yet, but you would like to learn it, you can join the sailing and windsurfing school there at the yacht club of the dam, which is probably the best swamp in Madrid for navigation. It is a place to behold, the great expanse of blue and green waters, fishes and birds of the environment, all surrounded by rolling hills and greenery. Go to enjoy nature and know the incredible Swamp Valmayor, renting a car with Sixt Rent a Car in Madrid Barajas Airport.

• 03.03.2013- Cirque du Soleil again in Madrid

  You have booked the car with Sixt in Madrid but still have no plan for your stay in the capital? We recommend you one of the best entertainments that you can enjoy with your family or friends! We recommend you to rent a car with us in Madrid Barajas, since we have multi-seater cars for all those who would like to come with you! In March arrives to Madrid the great Cirque du Soleil, with shows that attract tourists from around the world. The big tent is located in Casa de Campo, with stage in Puerta del Angel. That's where every year the Canadian circus rise their establishments. It is actually a kind of mobile city with a space for the kitchen and dining room, the school (staff travel with their families), lockers, offices and a room to train. It is a miniature city that has 162 permanent staff of 20 nationalities. Curiously, during installation you can hear conversations in Castilian, English and French equally. Besides this, in every city where they go, 200 people more is contracted according to the needs. The carp has the structure of 51 meters in diameter. It has room for almost 1,500 spectators. White from the outside and blue inside, has four flags, one of Quebec, Canada, the Cirque du Soleil and Spain. For this occasion you can rent a car with Sixt in our offices in Barajas Airport. We will prepare the best car rental models that will meet all your needs. You may rent top brand vehicles such as BMW, Audi, Volkswagen or Mercedes. Many of them have a GPS on board that enables you to reach your destination faster. We offer sport and family cars, very luxurious and elegant models like BMW 5 Series or Audi Q5. Once you have your rental car, you can come to see the best show this year: Kooza. It tells a story of a lonely melancholy boy searching his place in the world. During the show you can see the best acrobatic performances and art of clowns, so fascinating for children. Do not miss this opportunity and make car rental booking with Sixt. Renting a car with us is very easy and fast, with personalized customer service and new rental vehicles. Try us and rent your car with Sixt!

• 23.02.2013- PUERTO DE NAVACERRADA

  If you want to ski, but you won't go far away, what better place than the nearest ski resort to Madrid, come visit the Puerto de Navacerrada, ski and mountain pass at 1858 meters above sea level, which is located in the Sierra de Guadarrama the best way to go there is with one of Sixts all-terain vehicles. It is very busy and has several hotels, apartments, lodges, restaurants and even a ski school.

  Sixt wants to bring nearer to one of the highest Spanish Mountains, for this you have a big range of cars, from Smarts to Mercedes, Audi and BMW.

  And the station has up to 8 lifts. But you can not just skiing or snowboarding. It is also a wonderful place for sightseeing and enjoying the incredible views and snow!

  Come and take a chairlift ride, to see the open hop, to cross the wild pine forest with your family, sleigh pulled or run with your pets and if you just want to relax and admire the snowy mountains, you can sit in any coffee bars and restaurants right where the ski slopes, like Venta Arias or Dos Castillas.

  Come to enjoy this small Alpine town, renting a car with Sixt Rent a Car in Madrid Barajas Airport, where our Team will be happy to help you and to recommend you the best car for your trip.

• 03.02.2013- ARCO MADRID 2013

  The most popular fair of contemporary rising art, comes back to Madrid another year with it's already 32 editions. This time it will count on 202 galeries coming from 30 different countries.

  The International Fair of Contemporary Art will bring together artists from all the continents and we will be ale to enjoy as exhibitions, as argument forums, different activities, meetings and presentations, which will take place from the 13th untill 17th.

  So you can be on time to the fairgrounds, Sixt offers you its most modern fleet and recommends the Audi A3, a masterpiece of its kind.

  The programme FOCUS TURKEY, which disposes of a wide number of artists and thematic samples in different spaces promise to be one of the sensations of the fair.

  Arco will also count with curated programms, consisting in a total of 55 different galeries, among which OPENING can be found, which with its proyects will bring together a selection of 22 galeries from Asia, America and Europe. Although it may not be lost sight the south anerican continent, which with FOCUS LATIN AMERICA will bring 23 proyects of rising art.

  Like every year we will run out of words with thr programm OBJECTS, centered on big sized art pieces that exceed any space of a normal stand.

  It may be highlighted that new technologies will not be left aside, beginning with is new virtual platform COLLECT ONLINE, in which different art works will go on sale of some participants galeries and continuing with the use of BiDi codes to signal the artists.

  For second consecutive time and in colaboration with the Fundation Pequeño Deseo (Little Wish), we will be able to enjoy with all the family ARCO KIDS, a space centered in the youngest ones. They will be able to participate in different workshops to develop their creativity and interest in art. It will be for children between 4 and 14 years.

  Don't miss one of the most important artistic events of the moment that takes place at the Recinto Ferial of Madrid and take advantage of renting a car with Sixt Rent a Car at the Airport Madrid Barajas.

• 25.01.2013- A night of winners

  The team from Sixt Madrid Aiport enjoyed a fun evening with the stars, and I am not talking about our high class fleet of Mercedez!

  Presented by the radio station Los 40 Principales we were live when international stars as Alicia Keys, Pitbul or David Getta performed between the laudatory speeches and award giving.

  While the big winner of the night were Alejandro Sanz and Pablo Alborán further Awards were given to Adele, Auryn, Taylor Swift, Pitbull, Cali & El Dandee and a special award as best singer composer during the last decade to Alicia Keys .

  How we got our whole team there? Some designated drivers an a few of multiseaters, as the VW Transporter, Peugot 807 and Ford Galaxy asured as a comfortable drive with fewer parking spaces. Enjoy your time in Madrid too and make your reservation with Sixt rent a car now.

• 17.01.2013- Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid

  Another year is celebrated in Madrid The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and what is better than renting Mercedes and show one of these vehicles for that time, now is possible with Sixt Rent a Car. Of course, you can rent different kinds of vehicles because Sixt has vehicles for everyone, like city cars, Smarts and our wonderful Audi Q5.

  The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week will be celebrated in IFEMA from 18 to 22 of February, where you will find the new trends and where will be present the best and most renowned designers of today . Are you sure about to lose this event? Devout & Lomba, Roberto Verino, Del Pozo they are just some guests.

  If you are still in doubt, your Rental Car Company Sixt, is in Terminal 4 and Terminal 1, we will make you easy and confortable to arrive at IFEMA, we also can make you it easier with the help of our navigation systems Tom Tom.

  You should not miss this event! Sixt has all the amenities and if you come with your family we can also offer you vehicles with 7 or 9 seats. If you prefer to impress ... we have some fantastic convertibles; maybe you prefer something more discret or elegant, we are sure you will find the car that suits your needs. Please, visit Sixt Rent a Car in Madrid Barajas Airport, where our international team will advise you and will be pleased to help.

• 06.01.2013- The poster of Tio Pepe returns to the Puerta del Sol in Madrid

  Surely all of you who have visited Madrid at least once in your life know very well the Puerta del Sol, the main square of the capital that marks the kilometer 0 of Spain. If you have rented a car with Sixt at Barajas Airport during your last tour around the city, with no doubts you have seen the sign of Tio Pepe on the old Hotel Paris. This year poster was moved to number 11 in Puerta de Sol and once again give the exceptional spirit to the capital during the holiday eve. If you still have not been able to see the capital and its little secrets we recommend you to rent a car with Sixt Rent a Car. You will be welcomed in our branch at Barajas Airport just after you get off your plane. As we are both in Terminal 1 and Terminal 4, you will not have to go far to rent a vehicle. Our team will advise you what is the best model for your needs, you will be able to choose from our wide fleet of rental cars. We have the best brands such as Audi, Mercedes, Volkswagen or Honda, sports cars, convertibles, or family vehicles if you visit Madrid with family and friends. Once you arrive with your car to the city center, you can see the beautiful streets decorated with lights, ornaments typical of the capital and of course, Tio Pepe sign that has already become an essential element of the city. Do you know the history of that ornament? Some may see it as no more than an advertisement of the Spanish winery. However, the ads of Tio Pepe winery, named the best in Spain, go far beyond the purpose of advertising and have become part of our culture. His story begins in 1935, when it was first installed in the Puerta del Sol in Madrid. Gonzalez Byas, the owner of the winery, put then the announcement of 70 tonnes and 30,000 watts of electrical power. So the poster has managed to get to this day intact, even after bombings during the Civil War. If you have not seen it yet, you're more then welcomed in Madrid this year with your rental car. Sixt will allow you to get around the city fast and comfortable with new vehicle. You will not only be able to know the city, but also test the latest models of the best brands. Do not hesitate and choose Sixt for your next stay in Madrid!

• 15.12.2012- Who´s back? Michael Jackson!

  What better then go to a show of The King of Pop presented by Cirque de Soleil? If you still haven´t desideded what to do in the week from 26th to 30th December, enjoy the last days of 2012 to come to the capital and enjoy a fantastic show, and for it, what better then to rent a car with your trusted rent a car in Madrid Airport Sixt that always has the best cars available?

  If you did not have the change to see the King of Pop in person, now you have the option to enjoy a musical unprecedented in the Sports Palace of Madrid, to get there from Sixt we recomend our small and chic Smart car, which is ideal for the city, but if you prefer something larger or more luxurious we also have our high category fleet like: Audi, BMW or Mercedes, and of course availability of navigation system to reach your destination with maximum comfort.

  Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour much more then a a dance and musical show, will move you, excite you and make you tremble with emotion. Buy your ticket and book now your vehicle with Sixt.

• 30.11.2012- Chritmas Markets

  Another year goes by and Christmas is coming, for all of those who fell homesick in these holidays or just want to feel a bit of Germany in our country, you can wander through a typical mini market in the heart of Madrid. Both the Protestant community and the Catholic organize their respective and well known markets in the centre of our city. An opportunity to get to know new traditions and live something different in the capital. Do you know how to get there? From to moment you leave your plane in the Madrid Airport, where our SIXT team is waiting for you, you will be able to rent your car in a fast and easy manner, and till your return you will fell like in heaven thanks to our outstanding service and quality at the best price. With SIXT you can rent from a Smart our most comfortable choice for the city to a high class vehicle such as Mercedes, BMW or Audi. Stop thinking about it... Make your reservation, take our childseats that offer all the security for the little ones and if you don't want to lose a minute in your trip and arrive anywhere without delay we can offer you our magnificent Tom Toms. Still don't know what to do? We can recommend some Christmas like ideas. The Catholic German community offer their traditional bazaar from the 24 of November, there you can find a beautiful set and typical Christmas sweets, Glühwein, don't know it? Don't ask, try it... On December 6 at 5pm the Nikolaus will take place, where our children will take their presents from the hands of their beloved Santa Claus. And on December 19 the Rivas Choir will give their Christmas concert. If you're wondering, where? We will hand you the address: Avenida de Burgos 12, Madrid. Another option is the Christmas bazaar of the protestant community, which offers a similar plan, with their typical sweets, Glühwein, Typical meals, etc.... And their schedule is the Friday 30 of November from 6pm to 10pm, Saturday 1 of December from 1pm to 7pm and Sunday 2 from 12am to 3pm in Paseo de la Castellana 6, Madrid. Remember renting you car with SIXT Madrid Airport, where our team will be glad to help you and advise you with your vehicle.

• 23.11.2012- Autumn Jazz festival in Madrid

  Have you already reserved the car for your next trip in Madrid? Together with your car rental with Sixt in Madrid Barajas we recomend you to visit the best jazz festival of the year. Between 04/11 and 04/12 the capital will be filled with the best sounds of jazz. With an extensive music program the XXIX Jazz Festival will offer 46 concerts in three main venues (Teatro Fernan Gomez, Teatro Circo Price and Conde Duque Cultural Centre). As a biggest sars will act Omar Sosa and Paolo Fresu, Cowboy Junkies, Robben Ford Band, Stacey Kent, Ray Lema, Incognito, Perico Sambeat or Bobby Martinez, among others. To these new temple of jazz festival in Madrid we must add two performances at the National Auditorium, which organize the annual cycle Live Night and a festival of San Juan Evangelista in Ciudad Lineal. To visit all the places of interest of this festival it is essential to rent a car during your stay in Madrid. With the wide range of vehicles from Sixt you can choose within models of all types: high-class cars such as BMW, Audi or Mercedes, multi-seaters for seven-or nine people if you come with a group of friends, or sport cars, for those who wish to enjoy the speed renting a new BMW 1 Series or Audi A3. If you do not know the city we can offer you a GPS System with your car rental. Remember that the XXIX jazz festival offers many shows and concerts. The program is usually completed with more proposals, related to the world of jazz. In Conde Duque will expose Swiss documentary that shows the illustrious career of musicians and singers of the genre such as Maria Bethania, Nana Caymmi, Arvo Part ad Jan Garbarek. Also in Conde Duque, fans can attend the presentations as Musician, profession in Spain? (Nov. 30) and Author, what do you care (November 20), both about the difficulties of making music in Spain. To all fans of music and festivals we offer a car rental with Sixt in Madrid Airport. Do not hesitate and choose the best car for your trip by booking a vehicle with our company in Madrid Barajas. You can count on our team's advice regarding the choice of a model that will fit your needs and tastes.

• 16.11.2012- THE LION KING

  More than 580,000 viewers have already seen in Madrid the most spectacular musical ever made in Spain!
  Set in Africa and starring its majestic wildlife, this story is probably one of the greatest ever told. The Disney film was the biggest hit of the animation studio at the time of its premiere in 1994 and its eminent musical character didn't cause his jump to the Broadway stage in a production of colossal format and for all audiences. Nearly 15 years of performances and 70 (6 Tony) Awards guarantee a spectacle which is only represented in Madrid at this time (Theatre Lope de Vega).
  The Lion King is the musical with greatest importance in the history of the genre in Broadway, reaching insurmountable levels of sales since its release almost 15 years ago and established himself as the most successful musical in the box office. With the unmistakable quality of Disney label, production has reached international fame and artistic recognition before the critics and the public in those countries that have been represented. The musical has been represented in 13 countries and translated into 7 different languages, being Spain the first spanish- speaking country where represents the musical with Stage Entertainment, producer of hits like Mamma Mia! And Les Miserables.
  The Lope de Vega, located in the Gran Via, welcomes the musical since its premiere in the fall of 2011, an overproduction of such magnitude that forced to reforming the theater completely, pushing the musical genre in Spain up to the levels of Broadway.
  
  Do not miss this opportunity and come to see the Lion King, renting a car with Sixt Rent a Car at the airport of Madrid Barajas. You will enjoy a spectacular musical for the whole family! And if you want to feel kingly yourself, why not try our new Audi Q5, now at Sixt Barajas.

• 28.10.2012- Hotel Palace, a secret treasure of Madrid

  If you have not found yet any accommodation in Madrid we recomend you the Old Palace Hotel, one of the most luxurious and well known in Madrid. To get to the hotel you can rent a car from Sixt at Barajas airport. There you can rent cars like BMW, Audi or Mercedes and that way make your trip even more interesting. Renting a car with Sixt gives you possibility to get to your destination easily as many of our cars have built in navigation systems. Once arrived at the Palace Hotel, you can enjoy the history that is can be noticed in every corner of this place. Salvador Dali was one of the guests of the suite number 136th Just like Pavarotti, Jorge Luis Borges, Picasso or Michael Jackson. The hotel is 100 years old. Many celebrities have taken a part of the history of the hotel. From artists to secret agents, it is impossible to mention all of them: Hewingway, Zuloaga, Blasco Ibáñez, Mata Hari, Picasso, Garcia Lorca, Buñuel, Rita Hayworth, Belmonte, Manolete and El Gallo are some examples. In the suite number 523 in 1996 was made If you love living dangerously with Penelope Cruz and Gabino Diego. The 23th of February 1981 will be never forgotten s this hotel, as during the coup by Antonio Tejero, the hotel was used as headquarters for the Putscher. The hotel has its own car park where you can leave your Sixt rental car sound and safe. If you need more space, we have a family car with 7 or 9 seats. If your stay in Madrid is short, we can bring the car to the hotel. Consider reserving the car with Sixt at the airport. It takes only 5 minutes and will guarantee you a comfortable and interesting journey.

• 13.10.2012- HALLOWEEN IN MADRID

  It's October and Halloween arrives, a party which, though imported from Anglo-Saxon world, every year is gaining more importance in Spain. The next day 31th is not only for children, for the fun of dressing up and going out in search of candys, this party is also for adults. These are some of the festivals and activities planned in Madrid to celebrate this Halloween 2012 Walking Dance Festival. 5 hours of music with the best DJs of the moment, in the Vistalegre Palace, from 22 hours, for just 12 euros. Those who come in costume, will have the first drink free beer, water or soda. Thriller Music Park. This music festival made by Steve Aoki. And dressing party with $ 3,000 prize for best costume. Telefónica Arena in Madrid, from 22 euros. Halloween Nights. If you come to visit Madrid, you can stay at the Hotel Meninas, nineteenth century building located in the Barrio de los Austrias, with special programming, with special rates for these dates. On 29, 30 and 31 October and 1, 2, 3 and 4 November. Rocky Horror Show. A Goa party developers, which of course, you have to go in disguise! Taking place in Fabrik. Enigmatium. In case you have thought of a unusual dinner in this restaurant show, also have prepared special treats for Halloween. And to celebrate with the whole family: Madrid Amusement Park. Terror flooded the streets of the Theme Park, with several shows created for the occasion, 3 free circuit and, of course, the attraction of the old house. And for children, a special passage dedicated to them, with free makeup and special attraction Castle John the Fearless. Enjoy the October 6 to November 4. Special Schedule Day 31: until 1 am. Warner Park. Premieres 8 performances, including 3 special children, including no shortage of Halloween workshops. Dinner will also be terrifying day 31, with children's menu. From October 6 to November 10. Special Schedule Day 31: until 12 pm. Tickets with a 10% discount on online shopping and the second day, free admission. Do not miss out and come enjoy the night more terrifying to Madrid, renting a car with Sixt Rent a Car in Madrid Barajas. Happy Halloween!

• 02.10.2012- Rural tourism in Madrid

  Renting a car with Sixt in Madrid Airport you can fully enjoy your stay in the capital and enjoy many ooffers of rural tourism in the area. When you rent a car with Sixt you do not have to be limitted only to the area of the city and meet the most picturesque places in this part of Peninsula. Nature gives us peace and tranquility that we need to keep away from the stress of everyday life. The best option to achieve this atmosphere of relaxation is to opt for some of the most endearing rural corners of Madrid. With the rental car you can reach any of these places in bout an hour, enjoying the scenery and fresh air. It is not necesarry to travel far. To enjoy these little moments that life gives us in company of our loved ones Madrid offers many different opportunities. With Sixt car rental at the airport of Barajas you can rent a family car, with 7 or 9 seats, and enjoy this way these moments with your family and friends. If you like nature there is nothing better than try their own rural tourism in the Madrid area. There are many places that resemble the paradises on earth, where you can find peace and relaxation. We recommend particularly the La Acebeda, the rural cottage located in the north of the province. This town is located in the heart of the Cordillera de Samosierra, is dominated by the green expanse of grasslands, lush forests full of pine, ash and beech. In the car rented with Sixt you will get there in less then an hour. Another place worth recommending is Aranjuez, known for its orchards of strawberries and asparagus. This town is at the south of the capital. Besides being known for the Royal Palace, the beauty of its gardens and natural surroundings make this destination ideal for enjoying this long awaited peace. The elms, poplars and ash trees are some of the travel companions that fills the banks of the rivers. The best opportunity to find accommodation in the cottages is Pico House Nursery, located in a natural corn plantations and fruit trees. When you get off from the plane in Madrid Barajas Airport, come to our office of Sixt Car Rental to enjoy the best brands and models for your stay. You can choose from family cars, sport or even convertiblevehicle to catch the last rays of sun. To explore the surrounding of the city we recommend you to rent a car with Sixt so that you can choose the vehicle that meets your tastes and needs, Diesel cars for those who think will make longer trips, or high-class cars (Audi, Mercedes, BMW ) for more demanding customers. Do not hesitate, hiring a car in Madrid Barajas is the best way to get to know all the best spots in the city.

• 24.09.2012- MUSIC IS (A)LIVE IN MADRID

  The exhibition offer, cutural, sporting and artistic event in the Spanish capital is one of the most extensive in the world. But what differentiates Madrid of many other cities, that you will find music in every corner.

  The city is invaded by all kinds of singers and groups, from new singers, alternavite to the most famous and popular at this moment, offering a variety of styles to choose from. Some of the most important concerts of October are:

  Miguel Bosé (04/10/12 in The Sport Palace)

  This artist come back with his new tour two. Bose has become an icon of the spanish and latin america music. He has show that his sound and interpretations are full of particular and singular components. This is the reason why Bose occupies a unique position in world of pop music and melodic rhythm.

  Jennifer López (07/10/12 in The Sport Palace)

  Actrees, singer, producer and businesswoman, alsa known as J.Lo, has become a pop superstar with seven studio albums and with over 55million of CDs sold worldwide. Thanks to the impressive collaboration with Pitbull now is one of the singers most deanded and heard on the dancefloors. J.Lo is on tour with her Dande Again Tour 2012 and will make only one stop in the Spanish capital.

  Juanes (17/10/2012 in La Riviera)

  This colombian artist will arrive in Madrid with his tour Tour. His career has had a tremendous growth in the first decade of this century. Now Juanes will perform one concert where he will present to his fans all his musical success until today. We can find all his hits in this CD 'Juanes MTV Unplugged' (2012).

  Muse (20/10/12 in The Sport Palace)

  The english aletrnative roch band presents their new album: The Law. The new of this group formed by Matthew Bellamy, Christopher Wolstenholme y Dominic Howard is the incorporation of the dubstep rhythms, giving a new and unexpected step in their successful career.

  Scissor Sisters (28/10/12 in La Riviera)

  This New Yorkers show us their new hits: magic Hour The lastest album from the group formed by Ana Matronic, Babydaddy, Del Marquis, Jake Shears and Randy Real maintains the spirit of previous work like in the albums: Ta-Dah (2006) and Night Work(2010)

  Enjoy Madrids full calander of mucical events with your car from Sixt Rent A Car Barajas Airport. Qith the high quality sound systems in our cars from brands as BMW, Mercedes y Audi you can also enjoy these great stars after the concerts are over.

• 18.09.2012- The festival ''Soledad'' gives an end to the summer time in Barajas

  Still not decided how to take full advantage of your rental car in Madrid? Come and take part in the summer parties in Madrid Barajas, 5 minutes away from the international airport. Renting your car at Sixt directly after getting off the plane you can reach the town of Barajas in less than 5 minutes and this way even more enjoy your visit in the capital. For the next time in small village near Madrid will be held a festival in honor of Nuestra Senora de la Soldad. The celebrations will begin on September 13. As the biggest point of interest Alameda Dosoulna and Soraya Arnelas will act 14 and 15 respectively. On the 14th will take place IV National Music Competition, in which following bands will perform: Edhellen, Wet, Amadablán, Noiah, Children Velcro and Mercury. Besides the patries there will be many children's activities, biker concentration and regional houses. It is worth visiting the classic motorcycle exhibition which will be on exposal at the Villa de Barajas CS sine 10 to 16 of september. To get there easily you can rent a car, choosing from wide range of vehicles available in our fleet.

  Sixt offers sport and convertible cars, within best brands like BMW, Mercedes, Audi or Volkswagen. For the most demanding person we have more classic and elegant models available in our high class vehicles. What is more, when renting a car in Madrid Barajas during the holidays, you may also participate on Tuesday at 18 in the foam party hosted by firefighters. On Saturday you will b able to see the sample of Galician music and typical cuisine with free wine tasting. At 00 hours the exposition of fireworks will mark the highlight of the festivities. Do not miss it under any circumstances, rent a car at the airport and come to Barajas to celebrate the end of holiday. Rent a car with Sixt is easy and fast, with very competitive prices on the market.

• 05.09.2012- Natural pools near Madrid

  To enjoy the last moments of summer in Madrid we recommend renting a car from Sixt and plan a trip to the outshirts of spanish capital . By renting the car with us you will have the opportunity to visit the natural beaches located about an hour away from the city. In these hot summer days, there is nothing more refreshing than a dip in the water. For those who do not enjoy the pool, the beach seems to be too far away, there is still the option of tasting a natural environment, without going too far from Madrid. Reservoirs, dams, ponds, ... are some alternatives to lower temperatures during the summer in the capital. To go to one of the natural pools near Madrid, there is nothing better than renting the car to bring all your friends without losing time in public transport. One of the best proposals is Las Presillas, Rascafria natural pools in the Valley of the Paular. Recreational area with spacious green meadows and a bathing area divided into three pools along the river Lozoya with spectacular views of Pico Peñalara. An ideal place for picnic with family or friends during the summer months in the Community of Madrid and with beautiful scenery and relaxing walks for the rest of the year. It lies at the foot of Sierra de Guadarrama, 94 km from Madrid. With small dams of different depth built on the Lozoya, this enclave is often visited by swimmers, as it is very well conditioned. It offers private parking, allowing you to park your rental car in a quiet and safe place. The area is full of kiosks, Bars and multiple snack tables. You can rent the vehicle from the Madrid-Barajas Airport and enjoy the time you will spend in the capital. We advise our family car top brands including Volkswagen Touran, Volkswagen Caddy and Peugeot Expert among others, so you can travel with your family comfortably and safely. Come to Sixt Rent a Car in Madrid and let us advise you the vehicle most appropriate for your needs!

• 21.08.2012- HOTEL LA BARRANCA, holidays in the countryside.

  A cozy and quiet hotel located within the Regional Park of the Manzanares River Upper Basin, one of the most beautiful and fascinating places of the Sierra de Madrid, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, ideal for activities in contact with nature. Located in the Valley of the Barranca (Sierra de Guadarrama), a perfekt place for hikers and skiers, because it is only 15 minutes from the ski slopes of the Port of Navacerrada and Valdesquí away. Predominantly rustic and cozy ambience, breathed an atmosphere of peace and quiet, inviting rest and relaxation, enjoy the silence and the fresh air. This mountain retreat offers you a superb view of the environment, dominated by oaks and pines. The hotel has a total of 44 rooms with terrace and complete bathroom, telephone, television and safe. Its facilities include a reading room, with a pleasant fireplace, room with board games, bowling and darts, outdoor pool and sports facilities: tennis and racquetball, and table-tennis. In addition, the hotel has three restaurants of different type. The place where is located the Hotel is the starting point of many routes for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers. There you can see "La Maliciosa" (2,227 m.), the highest and most recognizable peaks from the mountains of Madrid. You can also enjoy the surrounding cultural gems, such as: The Monastery of El Escorial, Pantheon of Kings. The Palace of the Granja, summer royal residence. Segovia, ancient city with the most famous aqueduct. Avila, the city of Santa Teresa de Jesus. Moreover, in the immediate area there are a whole undiscovered countrysides, the villages of the Sierra de Guadarrama: Navacerrada, Cercedilla, Los Molinos, Giadarrama, or in the mountains of Segovia: Valsaín, La Granja, and Sepulveda, among others. Do not miss this expirience! Come to Sixt Rent a Car Madrid Barajas Airport, and rent a car that will make your trip even more memorable!

• 11.08.2012- Enjoy the best summer festival with Sixt Rent a Car

  Visit with Sixt rent a car the summer festival Veranos de la Villa in Madrid, a classic show of dance, music and theater with quarter-century of history. Between 27 June and 2 September, the city of Madrid will become a cultural landmark in the country, gathering in the capital national and international artists. Renting a car with the German company Sixt will let you visit all the places of the festival quickly and easily. This year Veranos de la Villa will present two important innovations. First, the incorporation of the Teatro Circo Price as main music venue. In addition, will recall one of its emblematic areas: the Conde Duque and the Matadero, which will become headquarters of major Fringe festival.

  All these places you can visit with the best rental cars from Sixt. We offer models for everyone, convertibles and fun cars like a BMW MINI to give you the opportunity to show off among visitors of the festival. Flamenco fans will have an apportunity to enjoy a wide outdoor programm in the Gardens of Sabatini. There will be great artist participating: Pitingo, El Cigala, Estrella Morente, Diana Navarro, Mayte Martín and Farruquito, among others.

  To save time for arrival at the wonderful attractions of the best festival in Madrid, we recommend renting a car at the airport. Once you are off the plane in Barajas, you can collect your car at the Sixt counter on both terminals: T1-T4. Rent the car with us to enjoy even more your vacation and take advantage of our new and wide fleet of rental cars. Choose the best quality for your summer with Sixt rent a car in Madrid Airport.

• 03.08.2012- COME TO THE NIGHTS OF THE ZOO with Sixt!

  From now on and with the arrival of the good time, ZOO AQUARIUM MADRID offers its new extended schedule to enjoy the summery nights in contact with nature. Until the 3 of September it will open its doors until 00:00 hours and provide the spectators with several shows and guided tours. Thus allwoing you to pick up your rental car in our Airport office enjoying the wide opening hours from 7am-1am. At the Zoo from 21:00 hours on will remain open:

  AQUARIUM: with visits to its installations.

  DOLPHINARIUM: with a nocturnal exhibition of dolphins (23: 15 h.).

  LEMURS: with interactive visits to the installations (From 21:15 h.).

  LORIS: with interactive visits to the installations (From 21:15 h.).

  MYSTERIOUS NATURE

  The rest of the installations remain closed.

  Most outstanding it is that the Dolphinarium amplifies the show of the last year, which incorporates synchronous swimmers that attend the dolphins. The exhibition is based on famous adventures films like Ghostbusters, Matrix, Pirates of the Caribbean, ET, and Superman.

  This initiative is sponsored by Ford, a company that is carrying out different environmental awareness actions presently and which are in total harmony and match with the objectives that the Zoo Aquarium of Madrid has.

  In addition, the experience offers the possibility to make a more personalized visit, at the time that allows you to enjoy the pleasant night temperature of Casa de Campo.

  The price of NIGHTS OF THE ZOO is included in the normal input whose price is:

  ADULTS: 19, 40EUR

  CHILDREN (from 3 to 7 years) and SENIORS: 15, 70EUR

  ADULT MEMBERS: 7, 50EUR

  CHILD MEMBERS (aged 3 to 7) 5, 50EUR

  Interactive visit to lemurs: 3, 00EUR

  Interactive visit to loris: 3, 00EUR

  Don´t think about it anymore and take advantage of this unique opportunity and come to visit the ZOO AQUARIUM of MADRID renting a car with SIXT RENT A CAR Airport Barajas.

• 21.07.2012- Movie nights under the stars in Madrid!

  For the third time in Madrid takes place one of the biggest and most famous summer shows. The OpenSatr, maga cinema of Open Air, one of th largest outdoor cinemas in the world. With the screen of 400 square meters ( size of a 6-storey building) and the best digital projection and sound. The variety of films, like previous years, is enormous: for adults and children, comedy and action, fantasy and documntals, greatest hits of yesterday and the best films of the year 2012, Spanish, European and American. What is more, this year's Open Star is encouraging us to go not only tempting our sight, but also taste. We offer five different proposals for traditional food or drinks. The traditional Spanish restaurant José Luis, Sports Café, Sushita Oriental delights, delicious pancakes in CrêpeOlé or Caribbean Queen of Cuba. Before each film we have an aoportunity to enjoy the group Noise Off Festival. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, at the end of the movie, will begin the big outdoor party that gives us a chance to dance with the best DJs. The Open Star started the day 11 of July in the park Enrique Tierno Galvan and run untill 4 of August. Tickets cost between 10 and 12 euros and can be purchased at the venue box office. Do not miss the best movie show of the summer and rent a car with Sixt to be able to go to OpenStar. Enjoy our best holiday offers and rent your vehicle directly from Madrid Barajas airport. We have all types of cars that can suit all tastes and wallets. Has not yet participated in the greatest feast of OpenStar? Don't waste time, rent with Sixt and enjoy the summer in Madrid!

• 15.07.2012- El Lago: The best way to spend your weekend in Madrid

  El Lago (''The Lake'') is located in the Casa de Campo in Madrid, one of the best places to enjoy a bike ride or to have a walk, especially in the summer. Casa de Campo is the largest public park in the capital of Spain and it is commonly calld the lungs of Madrid. In July 2010 Casa de Campo was declared to be an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC) which is undoubtedly a milestone for the conservation of the park. Casa de Campo is the second largest forest in the municipality of Madrid. Over four hundred and fifty years of history this natural area of %u200B%u200B1,700 hectares of width was used as a farm and hunting space for monarchs who resided at the nearby Royal Palace. In the mentioned park located at two kilometers from the city centre (Puerta del Sol) we can find magical places, due to their environmental quality, the views or their solitary beauty. One of the most interesting places to see is the source of Cow House, located far away from city roads or, the second one, the dealer of Mount Moran. You will also find here a wide range of entertainment for the whole family with the Amusement Park and Zoo as the most important points of interst. It is a perfect place for leisurely outdoor sports, footing, jogging or a boat trip on Lake of the Casa de Campo. Renting a boat is a very original and funny way to spend he time with the whole family. After a boat trip you can visit the multiple bars located around the lake, taking advantage of great climate which is much cooler than in the rest of the city. You can visit this magical place fastest and easiest renting a vhicle with Sixt Rent a Car in Madrid Barajas Airport. Hire a car with the car rental company Sixt and enjoy your holiday in the capital of Spain!

• 04.07.2012- ROCK IN RIO

  ROCK IN RIO %u2013 MADRID The 30th of June, 5, 6 and 7 of July in Madrid will be celebrated the music festival ROCK IN RIO. This year the slogan will be For a better World and artists like Rihanna, David Guetta, PittBull, Macaco and lots of others will transmit this message with their music in more than 200 actuations. The event will take place in the City of Rock situated in Arganda del Rey and you will be able to enjoy the show from 15.00h the 30th and 19.00h the other days till 05.00h. There will be more than 200.000m2 of fun for the assistants. With the highest security conditions and comforts for a numerous and versatile public. Also you can acquire VIP invitations with which you will have access to restricted zones, created to satisfy the necessities of the most exigent. From the exclusive parking with its one guard to the reserved fair hall situated in the most privileged space of the area with a large view of the main stage and of the whole City of Rock. There´ll be all to live a unique and incomparable musical experience, in an incredible surrounding with the best installations to enjoy the show. The Festival will develop in two stages, the WORLD STAGE where great national and international rock and pop bands are going to play, and the ELECTRONIC STAGE with the best DJ´S of the moment. Take advantage of it now, to assist to this event, renting a car with SIXT RENT A CAR %u2013 MADRID AIRPORT BARAJAS that will take you to feel the music.

• 25.06.2012- Get the Party Started

  You like big partys and crazy events and are not affraid of huge masses of people? Then you should start to plan you trip to Madrid NOW! As every year at this time, Madrid is preparing for one of the biggest street events: Gay Pride This mayor event takes place in the Madrid center, from Plaza Mayor over the most of Gran Via to the district of chueca and will be welcoming more then 2 million people. Apart from the huge parade from Puerta Alcala to Plaza de Espana on June 30th main events will inclide be the high heels race in the Street Calle Pelayo, the gala at Plaza Callao where international DJs and guest appearances by artists such as Natalia, Ivanga Blue and Yurema are said to appear and the the emblematic Flamenco Pride at Plaza del Rey. At Sixt Madrid Airport to can rent you Smart for 2 now and use the parking space no other car can use and has just he space you need for your log weekend bag. You already are in Madrid and want to escape the 'noice' of the big part? Now is the perfect time to get one of our brand new Peugot 5008 and enjoy a trip with your friends to the peacefull places of the Navacerrada or the closer park 'El Capricho' which we presented you in the past.

• 18.06.2012- 'Ich bin eine Ruine': a journey through the ruins of war from Madrid to Berlin

  Are you into the photography and history? Now you have the possibility to combine the two hobbies at once. Starting on 16th of June in Madrid will be presented a photographic exhibition 'Ich bin eine Ruine', which forms a part of the international festival PhotoEspaña 2012. The exhibition will be open until July 26 at the Palacio de Altamira (Alta Flower Street, 8). The project 'Ich bin eine Ruine' is a documentary journey through a special type of urban ruins: those abandoned after the voluntary withdrawal during the war. The ruins of war are exhibited at various stages and allow you to reflect during a while the archaeological history. Belchite to Berlin is the space presented in this exhibition and it shows us the time that has passed and dramatic experience that we all know from the history. The event for the sixth time will be a project within the PHotoEspaña, being a a part of Perspectives on Architecture, which since 2008 is a reflection on photography as a means of documentation and its relation to architecture. Now you can see it by yourself during your next visit in Madrid. Rent a car from Sixt in Madrid Airport and enjoy this fascinating photo exhibition. Renting a car with Sixt directly after getting off the plane in Barajas Airport will save your time and alow you to enjoy the city in a luxury car.

• 12.06.2012- A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

  Are you interested in current art? Do you like expressing yourself by pictures? Are you amateur or professional photographer? Or are you just inquiring and excited explorer? If so, you cannot miss PhotoEspaña 2012, the INTERNATIONAL PHOTO AND VISUAL ARTS FESTIVAL, that is celebrated in Madrid from 6 June to 22 July. In this arrangement for art lovers, you would be able to know the photo proyects, videos and installations of the most leading national and international artist of the moment as well as the works of new creators. There will be a lot of workshops, debates and expositions; furthermore you%u2019ll be able to meet great people from the art scene, like photographers, curators, gallerists, etc. The festival organizes also many educative activities for all audiences, getting to be a perfect cultural journey for all your family. It will count on 80 expositions in which will be showed the work of more than 315 authors and a number of 44 countries will contribute thereunder we can stand out professionals like Andy Warhol, Paz Errázuriz, Chen Chieh-jen, Alberto García-Alix or Helena Almeida. The top theme to treat will be %u201CFrom here. Context and internationalization%u201D. In 2011 more tan 700.000 people where present in the event, and it bécame a great art happening in the spanish capital. In this occasion PhotoEspaña goes about transmitting subjectivity of the art work of many contemporary artists, and how they are influenced by the individual, historical, cultural and social context. If you feel like come up art and to let yourself go by the visual language, don´t miss the opportunity to visit PhotoEspaña, renting a car with Sixt Airport Madrid, convincing yourself that, sometimes, a picture is worth a thousand words.

• 08.06.2012- El Caprichp: the jewel of the parks in Madrid.

  If you still do not know the park El Capricho, one of the most beautiful of the city, you should certainly include it in your ``must see´´ during your next stay in the capital of Spain. The park is located in Alameda de Osuna, at the north of the city, a short distance from Madrid Barajas Airport. Renting a car with Sixt at Madrid Airport you get easily to the park, in less than 20 minutes. Although it is not very famous among other parks in Madrid, it is the only park of Romanticism and without any doubt worth visiting. For its history and natural resources was declared Cultural Interest. A quiet and charming place, where you can enjoy the nature, walk in the forest, see a Swan Lake, a pond full of fish and beautiful garden of roses. It was founded by the Duchess of Osuna, whose construction began in 1787 and finalized in 1839. The park offer an important wealth of sculpture, art and nature. The vegetation is very abundant and it fills all of the place of beautiful color and lovely smell. It's all perfectly preserved. Water is an element present along the whole route. It is a beautiful park, where you can stroll quiet and relaxed, exploring the hidden corners. Rent a car with Sixt in Barajas Airport and enjoy the most beautiful corners of the city. Choose a rental car most suitable for you, taking advantage of the large fleet of cars we have in our offer: the family cars, spacious, perfect for sightseeing with family or high-class cars from the most important brands in the market (BMW, AUDI, MERCEDES , Volkswagen), not to forget about our new and amazing topless cars!

• 30.05.2012- Unwind in Navacerrada

  If you are looking to enjoy the good weather, a privileged setting with lots of activities and wonderful food, come to visit Navacerrada. Here you can stay in hotels of the highest quality care in which every detail and tune into the countryside. One of the most important is the Hacienda Los Robles, where you can also relax in the wonderful spa. HACIENDA LOS ROBLES Let yourself be carried away by its myriad of flavors in one of the most popular restaurants in the Sierra de Madrid, as the Terrace Restaurant Philip, a landscaped and full of light, where you can enjoy everything from a current culinary offerings to its famous roast times. GARDEN TERRACE RESTAURANT FELIPE Also, if you love nature, takes to walk to the edge of the marsh or by one of the famous tourist routes Navacerrada, will enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with spectacular views across the Sierra de Guadarrama. Be sure to visit attractions such as the ball of the World or ski port, where the off-season will have the opportunity to perform many other outdoor activities. Navacerrada also offers a variety of cultural offerings from art galleries through exhibition of old cars (the first Sunday of the month) until the Antiques Market. Feel free to visit this charming town, renting a car from SIXT RENT A CAR, in Madrid Barajas Airport, which will make your stay unforgettable.