Places to Visit
See all (9)What to do with children in town
Aquopolis – If you and your children enjoy having some water related fun, then Madrid’s…
The Center
This forms the traditional sphere of the city with plenty of attractions awaiting the visitors.…
Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
This museum unfolds the very best in historical art and modern contemporary work. The works…
Parque del Buen Retiro
This outdoor retreat is ideal for the young and old who would like to experience…
Museo Arqueologico Nacional
Another historical feast for the visitors that unfolds pieces from the royal collection belonging to…
Museo del Prado
It came under transformation in 1819 from a historical museum to an art gallery that…
Organized Tours
Trapsa Tours
This company offers a number of bus tours, termed as Madrid Vision Bus tours for…
Madrid Shopping Tour
This shopping tour takes you to all the hotspots of Madrid, in terms of shopping.…
Hotels
See all (19)Unico hotel madrid
Hotel Unico is a great place to stay according to reviews. Rooms are spacious and…
Eurostar Madrid Towers
The Eurostar Madrid Towers Hotel is situated in a 236 metre building – one of…
Hilton Madrid Airport
The Hilton Madrid Airport hotel is a few minutes from Madrid Barajas International and offers…
Hotel Villa Magna
The hotel is new, well decorated, spacious and of course luxurious considering it’s a five…
AC Palacio Del Retiro
This place used to be a palace until the 20th Century. It was later converted…
Shopping
See all (7)Galeria de Arte del Lubre
It is housed in a mid 19th century building shopping area and stocks plenty of…
El Corte Ingles
Considered the main chain of departmental stores, one may find a large assortment of Spanish…
Mercado Puerta de Toledo
With its vast collection of 14 shops, one finds here a plethora of collectable items,…
Madrid Majadahonda Market
A market for everyone and everything. Moderately priced, it offers a variety of items to…
Salamanca District
The Salamanca district located in the northeast center of Madrid features exclusive shops of high…
Halal Restaurants
See all (7)Central Mosque
Central Mosque Anastasio, Herrero, 7 Madrid 28020 Phone: +34 91 571 4040/91 570 8889 Nationality:…
Nawab Tandoori
Nawab Tandoori Costanilla de los Angeles 12, Madrid, Spain Cuisine: Pakistani Phone: (34) 91 542…
Restaurant Alzahr
Restaurant Alzahr C/Salvador de Madariaga, Madrid, Spain 4-28027 Cuisine: Moroccan Phone: (34) 91403150
Nemrut Doner Kebab
Nemrut Doner Kebab Calle de Molina, 1, Madrid, Spain 28029 Cuisine: Turkish Phone: (34) 918…
Farah Baghdad
Farah Baghdad c/ Virgen de Lourdes, 42, Madrid, Spain 28027 Cuisine: Middle Eastern Phone: (34)…
Kebabish II
Kebabish II 158 Paseo de Extremudra, Madrid, Spain 28011 Cuisine: Turkish Phone: (34) 914 632…
Restaurants
See all (22)Central Mosque
Central Mosque Anastasio, Herrero, 7 Madrid 28020 Phone: +34 91 571 4040/91 570 8889 Nationality:…
Nawab Tandoori
Nawab Tandoori Costanilla de los Angeles 12, Madrid, Spain Cuisine: Pakistani Phone: (34) 91 542…
Restaurant Alzahr
Restaurant Alzahr C/Salvador de Madariaga, Madrid, Spain 4-28027 Cuisine: Moroccan Phone: (34) 91403150
Nemrut Doner Kebab
Nemrut Doner Kebab Calle de Molina, 1, Madrid, Spain 28029 Cuisine: Turkish Phone: (34) 918…
Farah Baghdad
Farah Baghdad c/ Virgen de Lourdes, 42, Madrid, Spain 28027 Cuisine: Middle Eastern Phone: (34)…
Kebabish II
Kebabish II 158 Paseo de Extremudra, Madrid, Spain 28011 Cuisine: Turkish Phone: (34) 914 632…
Festivals
See all (15)Almudena Day, patron saint of Madrid.
Festivities include preparation of special dishes, dances and taking out of processions in honor of…
Todos los Santos (All Saints’ Day)
The festival is celebrated on the first day of November as a public holiday. It…
Festival de Otono, major performing arts festival in Madrid
The autumn season’s biggest cultural show is put up with theatre, dance and musical performances…
Fiesta Nacional de España (National Day)
This festival celebrated on the 12th commemorates the birth of the Spanish unified nation. The…
Romeria de la Virgen de Gracia.
Termed as a religious pilgrimage, it is about carrying the statue of Virgin Mary to…
City Overview & History
See all (10)Madrid Residents
Madrid’s population is an interesting amalgam of diversified cultures. Today the population figure stands at…
Madrid History
The history of Madrid dates back to the 9th century A.D. with mostly Muslims conquering…
Madrid Today
The location of Madrid is at the geographical center of the Iberian Peninsula at the…
Annual temperature
January High: 11°C (51°F) Low: 0°C (32°F) February High: 12°C (54°F) Low: 2°C (35°F)…
Public Holidays
January 1: New Year’s Day January 6: Three King’s Day March/April: Easter – Maundy Thursday…
Transportation - Getting Around
See all (6)From the airport
Madrid is easily accessible via air. The main airport known as Madrid-Barajas is 15km from…
Car For Hire
Driving around Madrid is comparatively easier than most cities. Hiring a car is usually done…
Health & Safety
Health and Safety
Like any other cosmopolitan city, Madrid has its own share of crimes. So to ensure…