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Madrid

Spain

Before You Go

When to Visit

March to May and September to November offer ideal weather (15-25°C/59-77°F). Summer is very hot (30-35°C). Winter is cold but less crowded.

Visa

Check requirements

EU/EEA citizens enter freely. US, Canadian, Australian citizens get 90-day visa-free stays in Schengen Area.

Getting There

Transportation

By Air: Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) 13km from center.

By Train: High-speed AVE hub connecting Barcelona (3 hours), Seville (2.5 hours), Valencia (2 hours).

Language

Communication

Spanish is official. English spoken in tourist areas, less so in local neighborhoods.

Currency

Money matters

Euro (EUR). Cards widely accepted, cash for traditional tapas bars.

Getting Around

Local transport

Metro: Extensive 12-line system (€1.50-2).

Buses: Comprehensive EMT network.

Cercanías: Commuter trains to suburbs.

Walking: Central Madrid very walkable.

From the Airport

Arrival info

Metro Line 8: To Nuevos Ministerios (15 min, €5 including airport supplement).

Airport Express Bus: 24/7 to Atocha (40 min, €5).

Taxi: Fixed €30 to center.

Bars and Rooftops

Bars and Rooftops

Sala Equis

Cinema and bar hybrid in former theater