Reasons
The city of great events
Every year Madrid hosts major conferences, trade fairs, sporting events, cultural festivals and mega-concerts in its facilities, premises and public spaces.
A very rich historical heritage
The unique monuments and buildings reflect more than 800 years of city history. Walking through its streets, day or night, becomes an unforgettable experience for the visitor.
Culture accessible to everyone
A great part of the cultural activities available is free or takes place in public venues. In any case, enjoying culture in Madrid is not expensive and, depending on the event, there are discounts available for groups, students, elderly persons or people who are unemployed.
Unique cultural and leisure time activities
There is always something to do in Madrid. In the city you can find 3 of the most important art museums in the world, cinemas, theatres, theme parks, sporting events, concerts and various shopping districts.
World gastronomic leader
In Madrid you will find the oldest restaurant in the world, establishments with Michelin stars, gastronomic venues, and you can enjoy the tapas culture in bars and outdoor cafés.
Data
- +9 million visitors (INE 2016)
- 1st spanish city in cultural programme quality and innovation (Barómetro Fundación Contemporánea 2016)
- 6th european destination with most overall overnight stays (ECM - Benchmarking Report 2016)
- 2nd most enjoyable and 4th most sociable european city (Time Out y Hostelworld 2016)
- 8th city in the world in entertainment and attractions(PWC - Cities of Oportunity 2016)


RELEVANT INFORMATION
- Information for foreigners (English version) >>
- Embassies & Consulates in Madrid >>
- Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport >>
- Bilateral health care assistance agreements (English version) >>
- Foreign Tourist Assistance Service (SATE): National Police (English version) >>
EXPLORE OUR CITY
- Information about Madrid (English version) >>
- The weather in Madrid (English version) >>
- Madrid Autonomous Community website (English version) >>
- Madrid Tourist's website: Es Madrid (English version) >>
- Madrid's neighbourhoods (English version) >>
- What to see in Madrid: Exciting Madrid (English version) >>
- Nightlife in Madrid (English version) >>
CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
- Events in Madrid (English version) >>
- Cultural agenda (English version) >>
- Exhibition schedule (English version) >>
- Theatre's program in Madrid (English version) >>
HISTORIC AND CULTURAL HERITAGE
- National heritage >>
- Historical heritage of the Madrid Autonomous Community (English version) >>
- Urban monuments of Madrid >>
CULTURE
- Spain is culture (English version) >>
- Art and culture in Madrid (English version) >>
- Madrid City Council cultural program >>
- CentroCentro Cibeles for Culture and Citizenship >>
MUSEUMS
- Directory of museums & art Collections of Spain >>
- Community of Madrid museum's browser >>
- El Prado Museum (English version) >>
- Reina Sofía Museum (English version) >>
- Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (English version) >>
- Madrid's National Archaeological Museum (English version) >>
TRADE FAIRS AND CONGRESSES
- Calendar of trade fairs, congresses and exhibitions in Madrid (English version) >>
- IFEMA: Madrid Fair (English version) >>
- Business and professional tourism in Madrid (English version) >>
- Exhibition spaces and events (English version) >>
SHOPPING IN MADRID
GASTRONOMY
- Gastronomic agenda (English version) >>
- Madrid cuisine >>
- Food and drink in Madrid (English version) >>
- Tapa's route (English version) >>
- Centennial restaurants (English version) >>
- Municipal markets >>
- Centennial shops >>
FOOTBALL IN MADRID
SPORTS
- Playing sports in the Community of Madrid >>
- Sports agenda in the Community of Madrid (English version) >>
- Agenda of sporting events in the city of Madrid (English version) >>
GREEN MADRID
- Madrid, a green city (English version) >>
- Green heritage of Madrid >>
- Green tourism (English version) >>
- Madrid Río >>
TRANSPORTATION
- On movement around Madrid >>
- Getting around Madrid in... (English version)>>
- Tickets and fares (English version) >>
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TRAVELLING BY UNDERGROUND
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TRAVELLING BY TRAIN
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TRAVELLING BY BUS
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TRAVELLING ON BICYCLE
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MADRID CITY TOUR
ACCOMMODATION
- Visiting Madrid's neighbourhoods (English version) >>
- Where to stay in Madrid (English version) >>
- Youth hostels >>
MADRID AND ITS SURROUNDINGS
- Discover the region (English version) >>
- Tour guides of the Community of Madrid >>
- Active tourism and nature (English version) >>
- Routes around the Community of Madrid >>