Madrid Travel Blog

Madrid is a sophisticated, fast-paced city, and sometimes you just need a little perspective on the matter. Check out the best views to be had of the Spanish capital at these five neat locations. In the Open Air: Cerro del Tío Pío If you’re not on a tight schedule and want to do as the locals do,...

A city sitting on a plain surrounded by mountains, Madrid gets quite hot in the summer and downright chilly in the winter. In fact, due to the elevation of the city, the winter lows tend to feel like a mountainous cold. It also typically snows for at least a few days in Madrid each year, though the...

You know that she is the one for you! Now there’s no better time to propose than on your upcoming trip to Madrid, Spain. Think of a truly palatial square, a garden of roses, a stunningly beautiful restaurant, a romantic park or an impressive historic square. These are just a few of the locations in...

Many people in Madrid speak English. The younger generations of Spaniards have been required to study English in school and most who work in the hospitality industry speak English. That said, learning some of the local lingo before you visit Spain is still useful. Madrid locals appreciate the effort...

Fast, efficient and cheap, Madrid has one of the best public transportation systems in the world. Seriously. There is no reason to spend money on taxis (though they are plentiful) if you don’t want to. While Madrid’s public transportation network actually consists of subways, trains, buses and light...

It doesn’t matter whether you ultimately decide to travel by subway or taxi, downtown Madrid is very easy to reach from the city’s Barajas airport. I’ll show you how and why. Metro / Subway Advantage: Metro tickets are cheap. Disadvantage: You have to handle your own luggage. The Metro (subway)...

Regardless of your budget, it is practically impossible to be bored in Madrid; aside from being Spain’s artistic and cultural capital, Madrid has an amazing variety of free things to do. Wondering where to start? With many museums, parks, churches and squares to choose from, we’ve compiled a...

There’s no need to dip into your 401k to go on vacation. Madrid is a cool, exciting European capital but without those Paris and London prices. With a little discipline, you don’t need to go over 50 euros a day. Food Spanish breakfasts are quite economical. A cup of coffee and a croissant will...

Statistically speaking, there is no reason to worry in Madrid and you will most likely have a lovely vacation. However, sometimes stuff happens like anywhere else in the world: passports get lost, wallets get stolen, people have heart attacks, etc. So we’ll let you know what to do. Print this page...

If you have access to a car, then listen up! Here I’ll show you how you can road trip like a Madrileño in summer and fall. The Skinny The city of Madrid was built on a hot plain, but the northern part of Madrid province is all hills, mountains, and forests dotted with small, picturesque towns. When...