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Get to Know Retiro, the District in Madrid Retiro district counts with a population of approximately 125.000 residents and is made up by the following neighborhoods: Pacífico, Adelfas, Estrella, Ibiza, Jerónimos and Niño Jesús. Altogether is bordering with Paseo del...

Get to Know Centro, the oldest district in Madrid Centro district has approximately 150.000 inhabitants and is divided into six neighborhoods: “Palacio, Embajadores, Cortes, Justicia, Universidad and Sol”. This district is bordering Atocha on the south, Paseo del...

Get to Know Salamanca, the district in Madrid The district of Salamanca is made up of six neighborhoods and these are: Recoletos, Goya, Fuente del Berro, Guindalera, Lista and Castellana. This district is bounded on the west by Paseo de la Castellana, on the south by...

Get to Know Chamartín District in Madrid, Spain Chamartín is a district from Madrid City, located in the north of the capital and composed by six neighborhoods: “El Viso, Prosperidad, Ciudad Jardín, Hispanoamérica, Nueva España and Plaza de Castilla”. This area has...

Get to Know Chamberí the district in Madrid - Spain Madrid is a city divided into 21 districts and one of them it is Chamberí district, which is integrated at the same time by 6 neighborhoods and all of them, has different characteristics. The names of these zones are...

Real Madrid Santiago Bernabéu Stadium The Santiago Bernabéu is the Real Madrid Football Stadium, which has been recognized by the UEFA with the highest distinction, « elite stadium » and it’s located in Paseo de la Castellana, in the Chamartín district of Madrid,...

Real Madrid Football Club is a sport entity based in Madrid, Spain The team was officially declared a football club by its members on March 6, 1902 with the purpose of practicing and developing this sport and being the fifth club founded in the capital. The main...

Before you travel to Madrid you should know some essential information, such as how to move around, the basic social norms, the weather... and also about activities that probably will interest you, apps that you will need, emergency phone numbers and how to get from...

Doing the impossible, Madrid in one day. Madrid is beautiful, very eclectic, full of history and with lots to see and do, so realistically, it is not possible to visit Madrid in one day. It takes at least 4 days to see it all and even more to experience it. But if...

The Cathedral of Santa María la Real de la Almudena, known as the Almudena Cathedral, is for many an architectural jewel, while for others, it is an eclectic-style construction with a mixture of styles and periods. But beyond that, carved into its walls and alcoves...

Located in the Retiro-Paseo del Arte neighbourhood, the Plaza de Cibeles is one of the 10 most visited places in Madrid, an important, symbolic and a starting point for numerous routes through the city. In the 16th century it was the meeting point for two promenades,...

Bullfighting and bullrings have been a part of Spanish culture since time immemorial. This is the largest bullring in Spain and the third largest bullring in the world with a capacity for 23,798 spectators and a ring 60 meters in diameter. The first two are found in...

With more than 15,000 trees of different species and 125 hectares of gardens, the "Retiro Park" is the lung of Madrid. El Retiro is the favourite park for tourists thanks to its central location and is the scene of various activities. With its many attractions, it is...

The touristic center of Madrid The center of Madrid is home to many iconic and representative places for Spanish history. In its tourist version the neighbourhoods at the Center of Madrid are known as: Sol, Madrid de los Austrias, Barrio de La Latina, Barrio de...

"Paseo de la Castellana" is one of the longest arteries in Madrid with more than 6 kilometers in length.  The financial district of Madrid In the center and north you have Madrid's financial district with the ie Tower, AZCA and the CTBA Towers (Cuatro Torres Business...

We have compiled romantic plans in Madrid or for when the opportunity arises. Plans for couples in Madrid We show you some ideas to celebrate moments in a special way, sharing unique and lasting moments. Take into consideration the following recommendations of the...

"Iconic areas that house history, art, passion and culture in each of its streets", sings one of the verses of the famous song written by the Mexican composer Agustín Lara in honor of this city. In addition to visiting the best-known and most frequented places so, in...

Good weather and longer days encourage people to get out of the house more and enjoy the fresh air and the sun. And sun and parks are abundant in Madrid. The plans might include eating out as the better way to save money and have a fun time with your family, friends...

The cultural offer is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Europe, and Madrid's museums are among the most important in the world. Collections of decorative arts, historic houses, archaeology, ethnography, anthropology, etc. narrate the history of Spain and also...

There are some of the places you should not miss on your second visit to Madrid. If this is not the first time you visit Madrid, you probably already know the most visited and important places in the city, but we assure you that you still have a lot of things more to...

Get out of Madrid and escape away from the asphalt, we suggest a getaway to San Lorenzo del Escorial. What to see and do in San Lorenzo del Escorial In the Northwest of the Community of Madrid, 50 km from the city of Madrid, between mountain rivers is this town that...

There's no place or plan in Madrid that goes unnoticed, that's why we want to give you some tips for your first visit. If you don't want to think to much we have a proposal for you. Take a look at this route to visit Madrid in one day. Plan your visit by areas or...

You will take your smartphone with you, which you can get much more out of the incredible city that is Madrid.  The most useful apps for Madrid Install this apps before traveling and save time. "Moovit" for your transportation and travel Download Moovit to use in the...

If you are coming to Madrid on vacation or for holidays, it is important that you record and know which phone number to call in case of emergencies. The very safe city of Madrid No one carries firearms or knives. If you see one you should report it. In general, thefts...

Madrid is not just a city. It also has mountains, rivers, natural pools, lakes and forests of different species. The best way to see what the Sierra de Madrid is like is to see its photos or see some routes. You can use Google Maps or any other mountain routes...

The hermitage of San Antonio de la Florida owes its fame to the frescoes painted by Goya on its dome, between June and December of 1798, and which represent the trance of Santa Padua before the people of Lisbon. "San Antonio de la Florida", Madrid's Sistine Chapel...

... but what is an Egyptian temple doing in Madrid? Temple of Debod: gift from Egypt to Spain The Temple of Debod is an Egyptian temple donated to Spain in 1968 in compensation for Spanish aid following the international appeal made by UNESCO to save the temples of...

If you come with children, it is advisable to arrive quite promptly. El Cambio de Guardia (Change of Guard) The Changing of the Guard at the Royal Palace in Madrid consists of two different types of relays. In both parades, the uniforms are those used in the times of...

Will the weather be good in Madrid? Better than words are the temperature data in Madrid.   The weather in Madrid With these statistics you will know the general climatic conditions that you will find in each month of the year. Depending on the month of your stay in...

An essential corner to visit The Crystal Palace in Madrid is located in the heart ot the Retiro Park, surrounded by a beautiful setting and facing a small artificial lake that enhances its beauty. To appreciate it in its magnitude, we recommend you go around the lake...

San Jerónimo "el Real", popularly known as "Los Jerónimos", was one of the most important monasteries in Madrid and is one of its most amazing churches, both for its appearance and for its history. Of the original building, the Church currently survives -the only...

Sorolla is an artist and friend of the contemporaries and the French Impressionists. I have considered as the great painter of light. Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida Spanish painter born in Valencia in 1863. He soon showed his love for drawing and painting. Thanks to his...

Don't pack your bags yet! It's time for some shopping in the city GOING FOR SHOPPING IN MADRID? Spain has the second largest clothing chain in the world named "Inditex" which owns the most popular and well-known brand  "Zara" among others like "Massimo Dutti",...

Madrid's transport network is one of the best and most efficient in the world. Public Transport in Madrid Getting around Madrid by public transport is easy, fast and safe. On the other hand, getting around by car is impractical due to traffic, parking spots, and...

Madrid is a cosmopolitan city characterized by its intense cultural and artistic activity, as well as for being an important business center, however finding accommodation is not always an easy task.   Looking for accommodation in Madrid? During this process you can...