Beach near Madrid, Spain

Madrid Travel Guide

Spain

Madrid is Spain’s capital and a large inland city with a population of 6,751,374, located in the centre of the country. It is the main urban and political centre of Spain, with a continental setting rather than a coastal one.

Most international visitors arrive through Madrid-Barajas Airport, while Torrejon Air Force Base is also listed as serving the city. Madrid has no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so trips to the coast require travelling beyond the immediate area.

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Local time

6,751,374

Population

785 miles away

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Weather in Madrid

Mon

26°

Tue

27°

Wed

28°

Know before you go

Pays in EUR

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +34

Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Spain for good service but is not obligatory. Locals may round up slightly or leave a small amount.

Best time to visit Madrid

Jan

11°8

Feb

14°6

Mar

16°13

Apr

21°6

May

24°8

Jun

30°7

Jul

35°0

Aug

35°1

Sep

27°5

Oct

22°11

Nov

15°6

Dec

11°5

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Madrid

  1. Museo Nacional del Prado

    art museum

    0.8 km

  2. Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

    art museum

    0.5 km

  3. Parque del Retiro

    park

    1.3 km

  4. Museo Arqueológico Nacional de España

    history museum

    1.2 km

  5. Templo de Debod

    historic site

    1.7 km

  6. Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando

    art museum

    0.1 km

  7. Museo Sorolla

    art museum

    2.2 km

  8. Museo de América

    history museum

    3 km

Getting there

Madrid-Barajas Airport · 14.1 km

Torrejon Air Force Base · 13.7 km

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