Where to stay
Being the sprawling metropolis that it is, deciding where to stay in Madrid can be a daunting task. Each of Madrid’s beautiful barrios (neighbourhoods) has something to offer the discerning traveller.
From unbridled luxury to homespun authenticity, let your imagination run wild with the nearly endless possibilities available to you. Each street and building holds a piece of Madrid’s rich history within its facade. Whether your decision is based on affordability, accessibility or comfort, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for in Madrid.
Things to do
There are myriad things to do in Madrid – the city is overflowing with food and drink, shopping, art, and culture. Dine on authentic Spanish tapas in a centuries-old restaurant. Enjoy days of retail bliss in some of Europe’s finest luxury shopping destinations, and fall in love with Madrid’s leading art galleries. There’s something to see around every corner in Spain’s stunning capital.
Travel tips
When travelling to Europe always make sure you leave plenty of time to plan ahead – the Madrid travel tips below will help you get the maximum amount of enjoyment out of your travels.
In the current climate, travelling conditions to any European nation may change at any time. Always make sure you’re keeping well-informed with regards to any local developments.
With so much to see in the stunning capital, you will also want to make sure to make a decent itinerary. Also, ensure that you bring along a healthy appetite – Madrid cuisine is as good as it gets!
Getting Around
Despite covering approximately 604 square kilometres, getting around Madrid is easy. Transport options are greatly accessible, excellently affordable, and your choices are almost endless. Whether exploring the city on foot, by taxi, bus, train or bike, Madrid is very travel-friendly. Public transport runs frequently and the timetables thankfully extend from the early morning to late evening. No matter where you find yourself, there will no doubt be something worth your while to explore!
Where to eat
Dining on Madrid food and drink is an experience you’ll never forget. The city’s cuisine is truly a reflection of its vibrant and varied culture. For hundreds of years, travellers and migrants have made Madrid home, each bringing with them new flavours and exciting homeland recipes. Each restaurant, market, and delicatessen boasts these delicious influences....
Shopping
A Madrid shopping trip is an exercise in restraint! With so much on offer, from international fashion houses to locally owned boutiques, it can prove difficult to keep your credit card in your wallet. Almost everything is at your fingertips.
Clothes, shoes, souvenirs, and of course wine for all styles, tastes and prices are plentiful and easily accessible. Charming avenues, bustling main streets and city squares are full of surprises. Luckily for those in the mood to shop at any time, shops are usually open until 10pm – perfect for a little bit of after-dinner retail therapy.
Best time to travel
The best time to travel to Madrid is truly a subjective matter – and it’s not just the weather in Madrid you need to consider. With so many festivals and events filling up the calendar year-round, no matter when you decide to visit you are certainly guaranteed to experience a European metropolis brimming with fun, food, entertainment, and culture. ...
Parks
With the sun shining for an average of 300 days a year, the city is best enjoyed in the great outdoors – particularly in Madrid’s parks and squares. Communal squares and parklands are dotted all over the bustling metropolis, which is excellent if you want to enjoy a relaxing stroll, a bit of sightseeing, or a spot of alfresco wining and dining.
Easily accessible and always a hive of activity, each stunning square and park is a delightful reprieve from the busy city surrounds. Historical and beautiful, enjoy Madrid culture at its most relaxed and carefree.
