About Madrid
Spain's grand capital — the Prado, Royal Palace, Retiro Park, world-class tapas, legendary nightlife, and luxury shopping on the Golden Mile.
Madrid is Spain's elegant capital — a city of grand boulevards, world-class art museums, royal architecture, and Europe's most vibrant nightlife. The Prado Museum rivals the Louvre. The Royal Palace is Europe's largest functioning royal palace. Retiro Park offers a green oasis. The food scene ranges from century-old tapas bars to cutting-edge Michelin restaurants. Madrileños eat dinner at 10 PM and clubs peak at 3 AM. For Gulf visitors, halal restaurants are growing, especially around Lavapiés and near the Gran Vía.
Highlights
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Prado Museum
World's greatest collection of European art — Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Bosch.
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Royal Palace
Europe's largest functioning royal palace — 3,418 rooms of Bourbon grandeur.
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Retiro Park
350 acres of gardens, lake, Crystal Palace — Madrid's green heart.
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Food Capital
Mercado de San Miguel, century-old tapas bars, and more Michelin stars than you …
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Golden Mile
Calle Serrano — Madrid's luxury shopping street with Spanish and international b…
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Travel Tips
Key Facts
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Currency
- EUR (Euro)
- Airport
MAD
📅 Best Time to Visit
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Best months to visit: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
✈️ Travel Information — Madrid
Everything you need to know before you go
Visa Requirements
1
Climate: Continental Mediterranean — hot dry summers, cold winters
Monthly Temperatures
Safe
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EUR
Euro
🏷️
€
Symbol
⚡
230
Voltage
〰️
50
Frequency
Widely Spoken
English
🏛️ Top Attractions in Madrid
3 attractions
Museum
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Prado Museum
One of the world's greatest art museums — Velázquez's Las Meninas, Goya's Black …
Landmark
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Royal Palace of Madrid
Europe's largest functioning royal palace — 3,418 rooms, Bourbon grandeur. The t…
Landmark
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Retiro Park
Madrid's beloved park — 350 acres of gardens, lake with rowing boats, Crystal Pa…
🏨 Where to Stay in Madrid
2 accommodations
Hotel
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The Ritz Madrid (Mandarin Oriental)
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Paseo del Prado
Madrid's most prestigious hotel, now Mandarin Oriental. Opposite the P…
Hotel
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Four Seasons Madrid
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Centro
Occupying four historic buildings on Calle de Sevilla. Rooftop bar wit…
🍽️ Where to Eat in Madrid
2 dining spots
Restaurant
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StreetXO
Asian Fusion · Indoor
Street food concept from Spain's top chef Dabiz Muñoz (DiverXO, 3 Michelin stars…
Restaurant
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Al-Mounia (Halal)
Moroccan · Indoor
Halal
Madrid's best Moroccan restaurant since 1968 — tagines, couscous, pastilla. Hala…
🛍️ Shopping in Madrid
2 shopping destinations
🏬 Mall
Calle Serrano (Golden Mile)
Luxury
Mon-Sat 10 AM-9 PM
Madrid's Golden Mile — Spanish luxury brands (Loewe, Balenciaga) alongside international d…
🏬 Mall
El Corte Inglés Gran Vía
Fashion
Electronics
Mon-Sat 10 AM-10 PM, Sun 11 AM-9 PM
Spain's flagship department store on Gran Vía. Gourmet food floor, tax-free shopping, roof…
🚌 Getting Around Madrid
✈️ Airports
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Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
MAD
📍 13 from city center
🚇 Public Transport
🚕 Taxi & Rideshare
📱 Free Now / Cabify
Base: €2.50 · €1.05/km
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Flights to Madrid
Emirates — direct from Dubai (7 hours). Multiple daily fligh…
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Madrid Art & Culture
Prado, Royal Palace, tapas walking tour — full day.
From AED 89
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Spain Explorer
Madrid + Barcelona + Seville — 9 nights with AVE trains.
From AED 3,999
ℹ️ Practical Information — Madrid
Casual. Smart for restaurants.: Growing Muslim community in Lavapiés. Halal restaurants near Gran Vía and Lavapiés. M-30 Islamic Centre.
English
Local
Pronunciation
Hola
Oh-la
📅 When to Visit Madrid
Peak Season
Shoulder Season
Off-Peak
🏆 Best Months:
🥇 Apr
🥈 Jun
🥉 Mar
Jan
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 10° / 0°
🌧️ 8d
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🎆 New Year
Feb
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 10° / 0°
🌧️ 8d
$
🛍️ Dubai Shopping Festival
Mar
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
$
🌙 Ramadan (approx.)
Apr
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
$
🎉 Eid al-Fitr (approx.)
📚 Spring Break
May
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
Jun
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🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 3d
$$$$$
🐑 Eid al-Adha (approx.)
☀️ Summer Holiday Starts
Jul
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 3d
$$$$$
🎪 Dubai Summer Surprises
Aug
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 3d
$$$$$
Sep
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
📚 School Year Starts
Oct
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
Nov
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
$
🇦🇪 UAE National Day (Dec 2)
Dec
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 10° / 0°
🌧️ 8d
$
🎄 Christmas & NYE
❄️ Winter Break
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