Sleeping in Madrid Barajas Airport Terminal 1’s Mahoudrid cafe is probably your best bet for some comfort. Terminal 3, Gate E82 may have some armrest-free benches. Terminal 4’s McDonald’s has soft seating. Terminal 4, inside Security, head to the top floor. Can I stay at the airport overnight? At some airports, there will be places […]

Temperature extremes The highest temperature recorded during the day is 40.7 °C (105.3 °F) on 28 June 2019; the August 1933 reported record had the average maximum temperature during the day at 35.5 °C (95.9 °F). What is the hottest recorded temperature in Madrid? The heat record is 42 °C (108 °F), set at Barajas […]

1083. -The present location of Madrid—in Spain’s center—was established in 1083 by King Alfonso I. Is Madrid the oldest city in Spain? Cadiz is widely known as the oldest continuously inhabited city in Spain. It’s located in southern Spain and has the remnants of a fortified city. It’s said to be the first city founded […]

It’s a rarity for a gentleman from Madrid to wear shorts except at the beach or in the mountains. 99.9% of those you see wearing shorts are foreign tourist. Is it OK to wear shorts in Spain? The custom in Spain is that you use shorts only at the beach and not in the city. […]

Barcelona were named the world’s richest football club in 2021 according to the Deloitte rankings, retaining a slight margin ahead of Spanish rivals Real Madrid despite having a revenue fall of €125 million (£110m/$150m) to €715m (£628m/$861m) in 2019-20. Is Barcelona better than Real Madrid? Barcelona vs Real Madrid: The trophy cabinets Los Blancos have […]

Best Places to See + Top Things to Do on a Weekend in Madrid, Spain Tour the Royal Palace of Madrid. Visit the Almudena Cathedral. Take a Walk in El Retiro Park. Visit Palacio de Cristal. Stroll Down Gran Via. Explore Plaza Mayor. Visit a World Famous Art Museum. Stroll through Plaza de Cibeles. What […]

How to spend 2 days in Madrid: a Perfect Itinerary Breakfast with Churros. Royal Palace. Lunch at Mercado de San Miguel. Retiro Park. Palacio de Cristal. Plaza Mayor. Sunset at Debod Temple. Museo del Prado. What is there to do in Madrid for 2 days? Two Days in Madrid Royal Palace of Madrid. The Almudena […]

Smoking areas It is completely forbidden to smoke at the terminals of Madrid Airport. Are there smoking rooms in Madrid airport? There are no smoking areas inside the airport buildings anymore. Smoking indoors is forbidden in all public places in Spain. Can you smoke in the airport in Spain? So can you smoke in Spain? […]

The primitive urban nucleus of Madrid (Mayrit) was founded in the late 9th century (from 852 to 886) as a citadel erected on behalf of Muhammad I, the Cordobese emir, on the relatively steep left bank of the Manzanares. Originally it was largely a military outpost for the quartering of troops. How did Madrid come […]

The city of Madrid appears to date back to prehistoric times, as many objects and remains have been found near the banks of the famous River Manzanares.Although the Romans were said to give the city the name of Matrice, the word is actually a pre-Muslim word meaning water. What is the meaning of Madrid? Definitions […]

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. Outside the center and with older people, the level of English is less. Can you get by […]

Just outside of Madrid, two hours Northeast lies the desert beauty of Castille y Leon, the arid landscape is full of breathtaking views waiting to be taken in, savour the richness of Spanish culture, both historical and modern! Is Madrid a desert? Madrid and its metropolitan area has a Mediterranean climate (Köppen climate classification: Csa) […]

You can survive in most places in Spain without speaking Spanish, if you want to be a perpetual tourist. Even learning a few Spanish words and phrases, will help you to communicate with the locals. Unless you learn Spanish, you will never be able to be a part of this beautiful and exciting land. Can […]

5 Drinks You Should Try In Madrid Sangria. Mojitos. Caña. Tinto de Verano. Horchata. What drink is Madrid known for? Tinto de verano (summer wine) is what everyone drinks on a daily basis, red wine mixed with a lemon soft drink. What is a popular drink in Spain? sangriaThere are of course the famous Spanish […]

Yes, tap water in Madrid is clean and definitely drinkable. You can drink it from public places, such as restaurants, bars, hotel bathrooms or public fountains. Considering that the water is tested every day before it is sent into the tap, you don’t have to worry about the safety and cleanliness of the water. Can […]