About the City

Madrid is the capital city of Spain. 

The city of Madrid has nearly 3.4 million residents, with a metropolitan area population of around 6.7 million. It ranks as the second-largest city in the European Union (EU), and its monocentric metropolitan area is also the second-largest in the EU. Furthermore, it serves as the political, economic, and cultural hub of the country. Madrid’s climate includes hot summers and cool winters. 

Madrid, lively and dynamic always, is renowned for being an open city that welcomes people from all over the world. 

In addition to its renowned museums, bustling streets filled with various shops, restaurants offering international cuisine, and an unmatched nightlife, Madrid will captivate you with its peaceful historic spots that enchant every passerby. Here, you’ll find traditional, family-run bars that are centuries old where friends gather for a drink, a variety of neighborhoods, and cultural centers that provide an alternative type of tourism. Madrid’s authenticity is unparalleled. It is hospitable and diverse. Without a doubt, Madrid is one of Europe’s most fascinating cities. 

Winner of the World’s Best Meetings & Conference Destination Award at the 2022 World Travel Awards, for the fourth year in a row, and occupying 5th place in the ranking of the International Congress & Convention Association.

How to reach to Madrid

Free admission hours at Museums

Prado Museum Monday to Saturday: 18:00 – 20:00 / Sundays and holidays: 17:00 – 19:00.

Thyssen Museum Free access to the permanent collections of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid on Mondays: 12:00 – 16:00.

Reina Sofia Museum Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 19:00 – 21:00 / Sunday: 13:30 – 19:00.

Velázquez Palace Free admission.

Lázaro Galdiano Museum Free for all visitors to the museum’s collection from Tuesday to Saturday: 15:30 – 16:30 and Sundays: 14:00 – 15:00 / First Friday of every month: 17:00 – 21:00.

Sorolla Museum Free admission on Saturdays: 14:00 – 20:00 and on Sundays.