Moving to Madrid, Spain

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    Moving from Chicago, Illinois to Madrid, Spain with Sunset International Shipping

    Are you thinking about moving from busy Chicago to an exotic capital of Spain, Madrid? Madrid is definitely something that many people dream about so do not let your fantasy be spoiled by all the worrying that comes with moving and opening new life chapter. Think no more and let us help you make a decision. We are aware of the fact that moving can be tiring and stressful so this is why we would like to offer you our professional moving services for the international relocation process.

    Our company, Sunset International Shipping, has numerous successfully delivered tasks and satisfied customers after performing many international moves for our clients. Our team of experts is there to help you with dealing with responsibilities regarding your moving process. We will pack all of your belongings with the utmost care and make sure everything is secured and in place. We specialize in three ways of transporting: door-to-door, air freight and ocean freight. You can choose the one that is in accordance with your needs depending on the location, size, and weight of your shipment and your budget. Whether you are moving your personal belongings or company items, we guarantee that our team will treat everything carefully.

    We would be happy to provide you with some moving tips and answer any question that you might possibly have. Furthermore, there are no hidden costs and we will not make you pay any extra money other than that we agreed upon when arranging your shipment. Upon your request, we can provide you with the free moving estimates. Our company also offers car shipment and storage services so we can give you more information about that as well.

    Give us a call, and our representatives will be there to assist you. You can also see us in person and let us help you decide on your best option depending on your circumstances, and we can also help you plan your budget in the most efficient way.

    Let us give you some useful information about Madrid which we hope you could use in the future.

    About Madrid

    Madrid is the capital of Spain and the largest city in the whole country. The city has almost 3.2 million inhabitants, and it is the third largest city in EU. It lies on the river Manzanares in the center of the country. Having well-developed education, culture, science centers, Madrid is one of the world major global cities. It lies on the Iberian Peninsula where it preserves many historic neighborhoods and streets meanwhile having modern infrastructure as well.

    Attractions

    This city became the capital of Spain in the 16th century but it dates much further in time and some people say that its name might be over 2200 years old. Madrid has many fantastic museums which you ought to visit such as Prado Museum, Reina Sofía Museum, a Museum of modern art, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. Other famous landmarks are Royal Theatre, Buen Retiro Park, National Library and Royal Palace of Madrid.

    The Madrid region has an inland Mediterranean climate bordering on a semi-arid climate, and it has cool winters because of the high level above the sea. Summers are hot and the warmest month is July.

    Education in Madrid

    When it comes to education, Madrid is famous for being a city of students because of a significant number of students that reside in it. This is not a surprise since it has some leading universities so if you are planning on enrolling a university or starting a new career, Madrid is a perfect place for you. Some of the most prestigious universities are the National Distance Education University which has more than 205,000 students and the Complutense University of Madrid which has a student population of 117,000.

    Transportation in Madrid

    As for the transportation, Madrid has great road connection with the nearby region and one airport. Local transportation is well developed, so you will have no problem getting to your desired location. Its metro system is the second longest in Europe with the length of 294 kilometers (183 miles). Bus transportation can also be used and you can find the timetables and the necessary data very easily.

    We hope you will enjoy living in this historic city and we are waiting for your call.

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