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Tips to travel to Madrid
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...
The 10 most visited places in Madrid
The Spanish capital is known for its great cultural heritage, gastronomy, architecture, squares and markets. These 10 places are the most visited locations in Madrid. They are at small areas and you cannot miss them. At the end of this post you have a map of the route...
Living in Moncloa District, what to visit and where to stay
Get to know Moncloa, the district in Madrid Moncloa district has approximately 118.000 inhabitants and is made of seven neighborhoods: Casa de Campo, Arguelles, Ciudad Universitaria, Valdezarza, Valdemarín, El Plantío and Aravaca. This district is limited on the north...
Living in Retiro District, what to visit and where to stay
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...
Living in Centro District, what to visit and where to stay
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...
Living in Salamanca District, what to visit and where to stay
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...
Living in Chamartín district, what to visit and where to stay
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...
Living in Chamberí district, what to visit and where to stay
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...
Santiago Bernabéu, the stadium of Real Madrid
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
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...
Financial leverage in property adquisition
Financial leverage is the relationship between credit and own capital invested. It is well known that a mortgage in a property adquisition provides the possibility of operating with funds supplied by a third party and therefore with more money than you actually own....
Housing reform to improve profitability
One of the Best Options to Improve Profitability is Housing Renovation. It is important to outperform the competition with suitable qualities and finishes. An efficient and trouble-free operation is achieved after adapting the home by improving its distribution and...
Buying a house in Spain
Spain is quite a guarantor and does not impose restrictions to acquire or buy a property or land, not even to foreigners and not differentiating whether they come from the Euro zone or from outside. For purchasing a house in Spain the only requirement is to obtain a...
Golden Visa in Spain. An option for permanent residence
The Golden Visa or "Visado de Oro" in spanish, is a facility introduced by the Spanish government to attract qualified people with high incomes to the country. One of its variants is real estate investment and it allows foreign investors to reside legally in Spain....
Investment in real estate or real estate in Madrid
Investment in real estate in Madrid is on the rise as Madrid is the place of entry into Europe chosen by Latin American companies with prices far below Paris or London. Investment in real estate. Europe's guarantee The international political situation and, in Latin...
Electricity price in Madrid
This post explains the electricity price in Madrid and, therefore, it applies to apartments and houses. It is not intended to be exhaustive, just to show its basic price system. The most common electricity price in Madrid In Spain, electricity is one of the most...
Errors in house price data
The lack of confidence in the real estate sector is due to errors in the data on rental prices and home sales published by some real estate portals. «In the previous real estate and financial crisis, buying and selling agencies and professionals already detected lack...
Visit Madrid in one day
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...
Tips for energy saving in a property
Optimizing energy savings is not only a matter of domestic economy, but also of environmental awareness. Climate change has become a harsh and incontestable reality. Help us promotie energy saving. Choose the type of electricity rate and the provider Determine your...
The Energy Certification, measuring the quality of your apartment
Energy certification has become a method to measure the quality and increase the value of the properties. Thanks to a series of changes in the property, it is possible to save on energy consumption, which directly contributes to the reduction of the utility bills. An...
Apartments rental in Madrid, DFLAT Escultor
DFLAT offers more than 500 apartments rental in Madrid, all furnished and fully equipped, with capacity for 4 people. All with a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and services such as high-speed Wi-Fi and the possibility of parking very close to the building. Our main...
Rental profitability, 3 rental types, 3 types of business
Rental housing has become one of the safest businesses, that already has been professionalized with the new technologies. Therefore, obtaining rental profitability today is a great opportunity in Real State in Madrid. Before making the decision to adquire or rent a...
Almudena Cathedral, an essential visit in Madrid
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...
Plaza de Cibeles: a symbol of Madrid
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,...
Las Ventas bullring, bullfighting passion
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...
Discover the Retiro Park and its corners
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 center of Madrid, its main areas
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...
Discover the financial heart of Madrid
"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...
Areas of Madrid where to live comfortably without spending a lot of money
Many of us dream of living in the big metropolises. We visualize ourselves in a pent-house in the center of the city, surrounded by all the possible comforts and to walk wherever we want. Perhaps your wish is to live in the center of a big city like Madrid, among...
Romantic plans in Madrid
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...
Madrid through its most famous neighborhoods
"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...
How to obtain legal residence in Spain from an investment
The adquisition of a property in Madrid generates additional benefits added to the economic ones, such us to obtain the legal residence in Spain or accessing the labor market. Others articles have explained how real estate investment in Madrid is one of the best...
Picnic in Madrid: how and where
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...
Museums of Madrid
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...
Tips to invest in Madrid
The profitability of an asset depends on making the right decisions at the time of acquiring it, it is very common and very likely that we make mistakes, to avoid you a hard time, we give you the initial tips to invest in Madrid. You can decide later if you prefer...
What to see in Madrid on your second visit
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...
A getaway to San Lorenzo del Escorial
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...
Tips for your first time in Madrid
Your first visit to Madrid
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...
Download Apps for Madrid before traveling
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...
What to do in case of emergencies in Madrid
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...
Sierra North of Madrid
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...
Ermita (hermitage) de San Antonio de la Florida
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...
The Egyptian Temple of Debod
... 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...
“Change of the Guard” at the Royal Palace of Madrid
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...
Weather in Madrid
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...
Crystal Palace of Madrid
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...
Parish of San Jerónimo el Real
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...
Visit the Sorolla Museum
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...
Shopping in Madrid
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",...
Getting around Madrid on public transport
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...
