Madrid

Madrid, cheerful and vibrant at all hours, is famous for being an open city with all kinds of people from anywhere in the world.

Two days in Madrid

With this two-day itinerary you can discover some of the most interesting places in Madrid and make the most of your time if you are only visiting for a weekend. You'll spend 48 unforgettable hours in one of the liveliest cities in Europe.

Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport

A city break in Madrid: spend a weekend getting to know Spain’s capital

Take a stroll in the Retiro Park, have an aperitif in La Latina district or visit a museum. Even if you only have 48 hours in Madrid, you can see the most important sights and have some incredible experiences. Grab a pen and paper and start to plan your short trip to the Spanish capital.

Art galleries and more in Madrid

The streets of Madrid have a special relationship with art. After you visit the famous museums, the city has something exceptional to offer: a tour of contemporary art galleries. ...

Interesting and little-known places in Madrid

Beyond the traditional tourist sights of the Royal Palace, the Prado and the Retiro Park, every street, every roof, every historic building in Madrid seems to hide a fascinating story. ...

Ideas for summer nights in Madrid

Do you want to keep having fun even when it gets late? We have a few suggestions for your summer holiday in Madrid.

Restaurants and outdoor cafés in Madrid museums

It’s easy to spend a day enjoying culture in Madrid. You have some of the world’s best museums, with several clustered around the Art Walk: just over a kilometre long, it includes the Prado, the Thyssen and the Reina Sofía. And new cultural centres are constantly appearing in the capital. ...

A day in Madrid in 10 essential visits

First, can Madrid be visited in one day? It’s obvious that the capital has much more to give. But if you only have one day, we’ve come up with a selection of must-sees. Ready for that?

Viewing points in Madrid for enjoying the best views of the city

Madrid is a very special city. You’ll love strolling through its streets and discovering all its secrets, but if you visit some of its wonderful vista points located up on high, you’ll see some unforgettable views. So take note!

Discovering Goya in Madrid

Following in the footsteps of Francisco de Goya means discovering the work of one of the best-known Spanish painters in history. It means embarking on a journey of discovery of a unique, revolutionary and groundbreaking painter and being mesmerised by the beauty of “The Naked Maja”, by the story of “The Third of May” and by the terror of the ...

Spaces for alternative culture in Madrid

Contemporary culture, street art, collaborative creativity, spaces for the public to participate in art… These alternative options complement the city's wide range of more traditional cultural activities, and represent some of the most avant-garde and socially oriented facets of Spanish culture.

Where to go luxury shopping in Madrid

If you are looking for unique stores in Spain, Madrid has just what you need. The Spanish capital boasts streets bursting with luxury, capable of captivating fans of fashion, trends and much more. Read on to get the best tips of where to find the most exclusive shops in Madrid.

Celebrate Pride in Madrid, Ibiza and Sitges

Spain is one of the most LGBTQI+ friendly countries in the world, as demonstrated by the wide range of different LGBTQI+ festivals and activities here. So whatever holiday destination you choose, from Madrid to the Balearic Islands, you’ll find fun things to do everywhere.

Rediscovering Madrid and Barcelona: themed tours waiting to be discovered

How many versions of Madrid and Barcelona do you know? History, culture, leisure, nature; two of Spain’s most important cities, where you could never be bored. If you look beyond the world-famous sights, you’ll find some wonderful secrets. Take the plunge with these six themed tours of unknown Barcelona and Madrid.

Shopping in Madrid Where are the best areas?

During a visit to Madrid, it is always a good idea to leave some time for shopping, as there are so many options for finding something you love. We'll tell you about the best places for shopping and what type of shops you are going to find in each area of the city. ...

Five unusual things you should do in Madrid

Beyond visiting the Retiro Park, the Prado Museum, having a calamari sandwich or having a list of alternative cultural plans, Madrid offers many exclusive options that not many guides tell you about. These ideas will complement your visit to Spain's capital. What are you waiting for? Why not discover them all?

What to see in Madrid... according to Instagram

If you’re planning a visit to Spain and look for the hashtag #Madrid, you’ll find… over 50 million posts! From famous places to hidden corners, everything can be shared. You just have to see the photos to realise there are a thousand things to do in Madrid, and that the city is exciting 24 hours a day. ...

Architectural Madrid: these are the most famous buildings that you must add to your visit

Madrid is an incredible city, full of things to do and places to discover. And it is also a perfect place to get lost if you are an architecture lover. This is due to the large number of architectural styles that create the landscape of this city, buildings and constructions from different periods that coexist in harmony, and that you can ...

Madrid, the new European luxury destination

Numerous firms of international prestige have chosen Madrid to set up some of their most important stores. They add to the extraordinary premium offer of the capital of Spain with various Michelin Star establishments, hundred-year-old restaurants and artisan shops. All this makes the capital of Spain a fundamental European luxury destination. ...

Outdoor plans in Madrid

If you're looking for travel plans linked to ecology, sustainability and the outdoors, and you've also thought about organising a trip to Madrid, we're going to give you eight tips to enjoy a perfect escape, because in the capital of Spain, you can plan loads of activities outside in contact with nature.

Century-old shops and taverns in Madrid

Walking around the city you will surely have seen a metal plaque designed by Mingote with the following phrase: “The Council of Madrid is grateful for your services to the City”. This is their recognition of the establishments that have been providing their services to the city for at least 100 years. ...

Madrid’s most famous monuments and their history

Madrid is a city of monuments. A stroll through its streets is rather like wandering along the corridors of an architectural art gallery - Madrid’s on show 24 hours a day! Among its many popular monuments, some have become true symbols of the Spanish capital. Do you know them?

Architecture Week

This event is organised by the Official Architects' Association Foundation (COAM), and features numerous bodies, companies and institutions that have combined to offer a wide-ranging programme of activities related to architecture; everything from visits to buildings and guided routes, through to exhibitions, courses and lectures. ...