Madrid - Spanish capital and European metropolis.
With around 3.3 million residents, the capital of Spain is the third largest city in the European Union. Madrid is located in the middle of Spain on the Iberian Peninsula in the southwest of Europe. With an average temperature of ca. 20 degrees Celsius, Madrid is worth visiting at any time of the year. From our centrally located
holiday apartments you can visit numerous tourist attractions in Madrid. Among these are the Plaza Major and the Plaza de la Puerta del Sol, two stunning squares in which you can observe the colourful goings on that are so characteristic of Madrid. You can`t miss the magnificent King`s palace Palacio Real. To see the most important monuments of Madrid, you should also visit the Almudena Cathedral, the Temple of Debod, the twin towers of Puerta del Europa (Gate of Europe), and Las Ventas, Madrid`s bullfighting arena. You can find interesting artwork in the museum of paintings, Museo del Prado, in the waxworks Museo de Cera and in the Musea Reina Sofia in which you can find numerous works of modern artists from the 20th Century.
Enjoy Madrid
Do you want to stay right where things are really going on? Or rather in a quieter area with easy access to city centre?
Find out which district is the most suitable for you.
Just move the arrow over the map to select desired location.
Here you will find relevant information about the respective area and also the number of accommodations available there.
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Where tennis fans get together
Highlights: Usera boasts La Caja Mágica (magic box), where the major tennis tournaments in Madrid take place. You should also visit the Pradolongo park.
Transport: Metro lines 3, 6 and 11.
Mostly residential
Highlights: This district is undergoing much urban renovation. Between September and May there are many street parties. Visit the Church of Santa Cristina.
Transport: Metro lines 5, 6 and 10.
Together with the district of Villa de Vallecas this district is part of the Vallecas area.
Highlights: One of the most populated districts of Madrid. Mainly residential. Home for the football club Rayo Vallecano.
Transport: Metro line 1
Residential neighbourhood with lots of green areas.
Highlights: Bordered on 4 sides by motorways, this district is characterised by the linear parks that were created to reduce noise pollution for the houses in the district.
Transport: Metro line 9 and buses
District represented by the emblematic Las Ventas bullring, though it is not really inside the district.
Highlights: The cultural events have been the main attraction of this district in recent years. Attend the Fiestas de San Juan, a traditional street party dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, the Fiestas de la Elipa and the Ciudad Lineal Jazz festival.
Transport: Metro lines 5 and 7.
Home of Real Madrid F.C.
Highlights: As well as being home to the stadium Santiago Bernabeu, this district is also famous for its skyscrapers, such as the "Gate of Europe" towers in the business and financial area. It is also one of the most expensive areas in Madrid.
Transport: Metro lines 1, 8, 9 and 10. Train station Madrid-Chamartín
The most important luxury shopping area in Madrid.
Highlights: This district takes its name from José de Salamanca y Mayol, who was responsible for constructing the district. It is one of the weathiest neighbourhoods in Europe. Visit the Las Ventas bullring, the Calle de Alcalá and the Juan March Institute.
Transport: Metro lines 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9.
District that takes its name from the best known park in Madrid.
Highlights: The Buen Retiro Park, or simply Retiro, is the best known in Madrid. See the monument to Alfonso XII, the Paseo de la Argentina and the Crystal Palace. The Museo del Prado, found on the Paseo del Prado, exhibits one of the world's finest art collections and is a definite must see.
Transport: Metro lines 1, 2, 6 and 9. The Atocha train station is also found on the border of the district.
Residential neighbourhoods
Highlights: Visit the paseo de las Delicias, the paseo de Santa María de la Cabeza and the ronda de Atocha. Atocha station, besides being a very important train station, is a notable architectural attraction in itself.
Transport: Metro lines 1 and 6
Location of the majority of Madrid's tourist attractions.
Highlights: The Puerta del Sol; the Plaza Mayor; Gran Vía; la Cibeles; the areas of La Latina, Malasaña, Lavapiés and Chueca - traditional gay area; the Royal Palace; the Temple of Debod; Almudena-Kathedrale; the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and the Queen Sofía Museum; the second hand street market Rastro.
Transport: Metro lines 1, 2, 3 and 5. Atocha train station.
Mainly residential district with great architectural charm.
Highlights: See the Hospital de Maudes, the Palace of the Marquis of Bermejilla del Rey, the Sorolla Museum, the School of Mining Engineering of Madrid, the mansion of Eduardo Adcoch and the Open Air Sculpture Museum.
Transport: Metro lines 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10. Regional trains at Nuevos Ministerios station.
Heterogeneous district, socially as well as architecturally.
Highlights: Here you find both modern skyscrapers in the AZCA complex, the financial centre of Madrid, and small country houses portraying the origins of the district. Visit the church Nuestra Señora de las Victorias.
Transport: Metro lines 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. The train station Nuevos Ministerios is located in the extreme southeast of the district.
District that takes its name from the seat of government.
Highlights: Here you will find both the seat of one of the largest governments in Europe and the residence of the president. This district is also home to the Casa de Campo, the largest public park in Madrid and the university city which boasts several colleges and universities.
Transport: Metro lines 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10
Traditionally a working-class district with the best views of Madrid.
Highlights: This district was once a separate town. Visit the Bridge and the Gate of Toledo; the Palacio Vistalegre, also used as a bullring; the Hermitage of Saint Isidore and the street party on May 15th for the feast of this saint; the Film Festival of Carabanchel; the Hermitage of Santa María la Antigua.
Transport: Metro lines 5, 6 and 11.
The largest but the least populated district in Madrid.
Highlights: The Monte de el Pardo is a Mediterranean forest covering more than a quarter of the city area, most of which cannot be visited. This is a very peaceful and green area in which to stay.
Transport: Metro lines 7, 9 and 10
District with a high number of EU immigrants.
Highlights: Mainly residential, this district comprises of an irregular combination of former rural areas and independent cities.
Transport: Metro line 4.
District that boasts the international airport.
Highlights: You should also visit the Castle of la Alameda de Osuna.
Transport: Metro line 5, which goes to the airport, and metro line 8.
Neighbourhood that is being prepared for the possible hosting of the Olympic Games.
Highlights: Highly multicultural, the whole neighbourhood is being gradually renewed.
Transport: Metro lines 2, 5 and 7.
District with the largest sepiolite (used for cat litter) quarry in the world.
Highlights: Visit the Parroquia de Santa María de la Antigua and the historic town centre of Vicálvaro.
Transport: Metro line 9 and buses
Together, the Villa de Vallecas and the Puente de Vallecas form the Vallecas area, once a separate town from Madrid.
Highlights: Predominantly a residential district it boasts a very peculiar collection of residences.
Transport: Metro line 1 and regional trains.
Last adjacent town to be absorbed by Madrid.
Highlights: Mainly a residential district which used to be an independent town. There is a busy commercial area.
Transport: Metro line 3 and regional trains
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