Things to do in Madrid
Flamenco in Madrid: prepare to be captivated
The best flamenco artists in Spain perform at the tablaos and theatres of Madrid. Enjoy this most authentic of art forms right at your fingertips.
Sierra de Madrid. Delightful villages and hiking trails
Just a stone’s throw from the city, you can find little towns and villages in the Sierra de Madrid, as well as natural landscapes where you can go hiking or simply enjoy the scenery.
The Sierra de Guadarrama, a National Park on Madrid’s doorstep
Visitors are surprised by the Sierra de Guadarrama. Mainly by the fact that a protected area so rich in nature, biological diversity and beauty should be found so close to the capital.
Calle Fuencarral, Madrid’s trendiest street
The old road to the village of Fuencarral has a rich history, and today is the capital’s most hipster, metropolitan, alternative shopping street.
Activities to do with children in Madrid, museums and leisure centres
Madrid is a friendly city ideal for families, with many activities for you to do with children. The capital’s tourism offices will provide you with the family tourism guide with activities for the smallest members of the family and advice on what to see and what to do with them.
La Hiruela, a haven of peace to the north of Madrid
In a remote location at the northern border of the Madrid Autonomous Region and immune to the passing of time, this lovely village of 50 inhabitants is the perfect choice for a weekend break in a rural, unspoilt landscape.
El Capricho Park: Madrid’s very own Versailles
El Capricho Park, spanning 14 hectares, lies next to the Alameda de Osuna neighbourhood and is one of the most charming parks in Madrid.
Madrid at Christmas, fun and lights
The capital’s hectic life seems to come to a halt during the Christmas season and shows its most cheerful side in an atmosphere of excitement and dreams.
The Sabatini Gardens: the newest garden in Madrid’s Royal Palace
Located at the foot of the north façade of the Royal Palace, this French-inspired green space is one of the best places to watch the sun go down in the Spanish capital.
What to see in Aranjuez
El Real Sitio y Villa de Aranjuez, el espacio de recreo preferido de Felipe II y de los reyes Borbones, es una escapada imprescindible.