Madrid

Food, culture, green parks and football pitches.

Madrid is one of Europe’s great cities, a place of beautiful parks, stunning architecture and world-class art.

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From the ornate Royal Palace to the grandiose Plaza Mayor, the city is studded with historical treasures. The world-famous Prado Museum is a must-visit, as is the Thyssen-Bornemisza, both showcasing an unrivalled collection of European masters. But Madrid is also a city of fashion, nightlife and contemporary culture, with a buzzing restaurant and bar scene and a lively social life. Spend a day people-watching in the Retiro Park, enjoy a flamenco show in the old quarters or simply wander the streets admiring the beautiful buildings – Madrid is a city that never fails to impress.

Average temperatures during the day in Madrid.

September

20°

Oct

14°

Nov

9°

Dec

6°

Jan

5°

Feb

7°

Mar

9°

Apr

11°

May

15°

Jun

20°

Jul

24°

Aug

24°

Average temperatures during the day in Madrid.

What to do in Madrid

The 30 best food cities in the world

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Tapas, tapas, tapas

Even though it will upset a lot of people, Madrid made the list and not Barcelona. It seems like many travelers prefer the food in the capital even though Barcelona is the more visited destination. In Madrid a lot of the best food comes in the form of tapas. Spanish tapas are, similar to Hong Kong’s dim sum, small savory dishes or snacks that are shared. Tapas usually consist of a variety of hot and cold items, such as olives, cheeses, cured meats, anchovies, croquettes, fried fish, and other fried or grilled items. Tapas can be served as an appetizer, a light meal, or as a snack between meals. They are often accompanied with a glass of beer or wine.

What to eat in Madrid

Some popular tapas dishes include patatas bravas, spicy potatoes, tortilla española, potato omelette, croquetas, deep-fried savoury pastries, and jamón ibérico, perhaps the best cured ham on the planet. Some of the city's other iconic dishes include the gazpacho, a cold, tomato-based soup served with a variety of vegetables, chorizo a la sidra, a type of Spanish sausage made with pork, paprika and other spices cooked in cider, and calamari, deep fried octopus. For dessert, delicious churros con chocolate can be found in many cafes, while a creamy flan is a must-try.

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The capital of Spain is a vibrant city that is known for its art and architecture. Visit the Prado Museum to see works by famous Spanish artists like Goya and Velázquez, or explore the Retiro Park for a taste of nature in the heart of the city. Madrid is also famous for its tapas scene and lively nightlife. Madrid is the only city we found that was beaten by another city in the same country. We are of course talking about Barcelona. In fact, if we were to add the Catalan capital Barcelona to the list, Spain would have ended up as the fourth most popular city in this list.

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Rui Parreira

Madrid was sunny and funny!

Duarte

Anders

Madrid is one of a few places in the world that I really want to live for a while. The others are Vienna, Berlin, Taipei, and Tokyo.

I just left Madrid after my second visit to the city and am writing this from the train to Bilbao. Last time I was there for a rock concert with my friends, and this time I was there for a "workation" together with my girlfriend. Both visits have been exceptional!

This time we rented an apartment in the Chamberí neighborhood which was a great decision. It is a very lively and friendly part of the city where it is always easy to find something nice to eat or drink, it is very easy to access other parts of the city, and it is away from the areas with the most tourists downtown.

Public transport in Madrid is really really good, so it is easy to get around, and when you pop up from the underground, the streets are pedestrian-friendly too.

Overall I like Chamberí, Salamanca, and the areas around Retiro park the best, but even though I have spent 10+ pretty active days in Madrid by now, I feel that I have only scratched the surface.

We were working full-time remotely during our entire stay, so we were limited to move around during lunch, evenings and a weekend. Madrid made this pretty easy though, as with very limited planning we managed to see art by Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró at Museo Reina Sofía, watch a Champions League game between Atlético Madrid and Liverpool, have more fantastic meals than we can count, and just such a pleasant time exploring the city and meeting its people.

Enjoy the arts and entertainment, eat empanadas, have all day brunch with eggs served in all kinds of delicious ways, drink excellent coffee, have some nice local beers with tapas, and finish it all off with a slice of some of the best cheesecake on the planet.

Simply one of the most enjoyable cities in the world. If you haven't been, go!

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Tapas, tapas, tapas

Even though it will upset a lot of people, Madrid made the list and not Barcelona. It seems like many travelers prefer the food in the capital even though Barcelona is the more visited destination. In Madrid a lot of the best food comes in the form of tapas. Spanish tapas are, similar to Hong Kong’s dim sum, small savory dishes or snacks that are shared. Tapas usually consist of a variety of hot and cold items, such as olives, cheeses, cured meats, anchovies, croquettes, fried fish, and other fried or grilled items. Tapas can be served as an appetizer, a light meal, or as a snack between meals. They are often accompanied with a glass of beer or wine.

What to eat in Madrid

Some popular tapas dishes include patatas bravas, spicy potatoes, tortilla española, potato omelette, croquetas, deep-fried savoury pastries, and jamón ibérico, perhaps the best cured ham on the planet. Some of the city's other iconic dishes include the gazpacho, a cold, tomato-based soup served with a variety of vegetables, chorizo a la sidra, a type of Spanish sausage made with pork, paprika and other spices cooked in cider, and calamari, deep fried octopus. For dessert, delicious churros con chocolate can be found in many cafes, while a creamy flan is a must-try.

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The capital of Spain is a vibrant city that is known for its art and architecture. Visit the Prado Museum to see works by famous Spanish artists like Goya and Velázquez, or explore the Retiro Park for a taste of nature in the heart of the city. Madrid is also famous for its tapas scene and lively nightlife. Madrid is the only city we found that was beaten by another city in the same country. We are of course talking about Barcelona. In fact, if we were to add the Catalan capital Barcelona to the list, Spain would have ended up as the fourth most popular city in this list.

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