Madrid – A decent level of English in central areas, but not as high as some other more touristy cities. Most restaurants and shops in the center will have someone who can speak English, as will tourist offices.Not the most tourist focused city in Spain so some basic Spanish will help – see further below. […]

Madrid Attractions – What to do in Madrid as a foreign student? Madrid’s amazing offering. The city’s barrios. Puerta del Sol – Madrid’s main meeting point, with shopping, tapas and bars. Huertas and the Prado Museum – the “arts district” of Madrid. Moncloa and Plaza España – the palace, the park and the university. Is […]

Lunch: 2–3:30 p.m. Merienda (Mid-afternoon snack): 5–6:30 p.m. Aperitif: 8–10 p.m. Dinner: 9–11 p.m. What time do Spaniards in Madrid usually eat dinner? between 9 p.m. and midnightDinner (la cena) is a significantly lighter meal than lunch. It is generally eaten between 9 p.m. and midnight. The portions served at dinner are usually smaller, and […]

Spring in Madrid It is warm and sunny and exhausting heat. Mountain air and occasional showers create exceptional freshness. At evening air become crisp and cool however by afternoon of next day temperature rises back to 17-22 °C (62-71 °F). The look of the city changes in spring. What is Spain like in the spring? […]

About Madrid Madrid is the capital city of Spain and is located right in the center of the country. The city is known for having an abundance of art and culture.Madrid is undoubtedly a gorgeous city and extremely expat-friendly. Where do most expats live in Madrid? Pozuelo is one of the richest cities in Spain, […]

Prices in restaurants in Madrid. Meal in a cheap restaurant 12 EUR (9.00-20) 14 USD (10-23) Cappuccino (regular) 2.00 EUR (1.20-3.00) 2.30 USD (1.40-3.40) Espresso Coffee 1.40 EUR (0.84-2.10) 1.60 USD (0.95-2.40) Cheeseburger (fastfood) 2.40 EUR (2.10-2.70) 2.70 USD (2.40-3.10) How much does it cost to eat in Madrid? Cost of Living in Madrid Restaurants […]

The latest findings showed that the top 20 clubs, all based in Europe, manage to accrue a combined €8.2 billion (£7.2b/$9.9m) during the 2019-20 season.Deloitte 2021 Football Money League rankings: The world’s top 20 richest football clubs. Ranking Team Total revenue 1 Barcelona €715.1m 2 Real Madrid €714.9m Which football club is the richest in […]

While Madrid is generally a very safe city for women travelling alone, there are certain things you can do to make sure you’re as safe as possible. Pickpockets can be a problem in Madrid, as in many big cities.The sight of a confused tourist with an open map can be a big draw to pickpockets. […]

Madrid is inland Mediterranean, Mediterranean but drier, more extreme. The sun hits more perpendicular, the air pressure is higher, the Mediterranean waters remain warmer and therefore don’t cool it as much and it is inland and plain with less humidity to mild it down and opened to sun radiation. Is Madrid usually hot? Madrid will […]

1560. Toledo was the former Spanish capital It was once the capital of Spain after all, up until 1560 when Philip II of Spain moved his court to Madrid that’s approximately an hour’s drive away. Why did Spain Change capital from Toledo to Madrid? Earlier kings had moved the capital from Toledo (too close to […]

The Top Ten Best Restaurants in Madrid, Spain La Corral de la Morería. Café de Chinitas. Botín. Restaurante La Barraca. La Buganvilla. El Corral de la Pacheca. La Capilla de La Bolsa. La Vaca Argentina – Covarrubias. What is the number 1 rated restaurant in Madrid? Best Restaurants in Madrid FAQs Madrid’s most prestigious restaurant […]

Toledo. Toledo is one of the oldest and most unique cities in Spain. The former Spanish capital before Madrid, this city has made an important contribution to Spain’s history and heritage. What was the old capital of Spain? ToledoToledo was the former Spanish capital It was once the capital of Spain after all, up until […]

Don’t wear shorts before June or July The temperature will commonly shoot up in April or May for a few days, which may leave tourists wanting to pull out those shorts!Typically Madrid locals won’t unveil their shorts until it’s actually summer, despite soaring temperatures. Is it OK to wear shorts in Spain? The custom in […]

Tapas bars, cafés, and restaurants are a way of life in Madrid. Locals live by the combination of walk/stop/eat/repeat, and food and drink always go together (in Madrid tapas come free with drinks– at the traditional places). How do you eat like a local in Madrid? How to Eat Like a Local in Madrid Know […]

How to say “hello” ¡Hola! Hi! Buenos días. Good morning. Buenas tardes. Good afternoon. Buenas noches. Good evening. How do you greet someone in Madrid? Do greet friends with two cheek kisses, left to right. Shaking hands is for professional scenarios. Don’t leave a store, restaurant, or a group of friends without saying _adios_or (more […]