Madrid is an open-minded city where culture, entertainment and business share an attractive, thriving space. Thanks to its modern and cosmopolitan flare and to the friendly character of Madrilenians, the Spanish capital makes everyone feel right at home while providing them with some of the world’s most interesting tourist attractions.

Art Galore
Over eighty museums and more than two thousand monuments contribute to the city’s richness and bear witness to the history and the art of all those who have populated Madrid throughout the centuries. Madrid’s cultural legacy offers visitors an unprecedented tour: the Art Walk (Prado Museum, Reina Sofía National Museum, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and CaixaForum). It is a unique walk through painting, sculpture, architecture and nature.

Nightlife and Entertainment
Those who visit Madrid will for sure know that it is one of the world’s liveliest, most entertaining and vibrant cities during the day, but even more so at night. Madrid offers visitors all imaginable options for leisure.

A Green City
With almost 3,000 hours of sun per year, Madrid is undoubtedly a luminous and warm city. Its Mediterranean continental climate is an invitation to walk through its streets. There is a great number of parks throughout the city, making it the greenest capital in Europe: El Retiro park and Casa de Campo. In addition, the Madrid Río (Madrid River) Project has transformed some 820 hectares into a fluvial park just in the centre of the city.

Unique Gastronomy
With over 3,000 restaurants, Madrid can be considered a city where one can taste all the different cuisines in the world, as well as Spanish dishes. Undoubtedly, it shows the richness of its own gastronomy with the cocido madrileño as its undisputed representative, while offering plenty of opportunities to try tapas. Aside from traditional flavours, there is a new trend of top-quality cuisine, considered avant-garde gastronomy to satisfy the most exquisite palates.

Business Tourism
Madrid hosts over 11.000 congresses, conventions and business events every year. There is a wide range of venues on offer, which include Feria de Madrid trade fair grounds (Ifema), its excellent communications –such as Madrid-Barajas International Airport-, its top-quality hotels, and its significant leisure offer will surely make the organization of any business event a clear success. Business tourism in Madrid has found a great support in Madrid Convention Bureau (MCB). This organization was founded in 1984 by the City Council in collaboration with several public institutions and private companies at the time. It promotes business tourism, convention bids and incentive travel.

Shopping for All Tastes
Shopping in Madrid appeals to everybody for its variety, its quality and for the multiple alluring choices offered.
The city has several well-defined shopping areas: Gran Vía, Calle Preciados, the Azca Orense area, Chueca or Calle Fuencarral. However, it is in the Salamanca neighbourhood where one can find the major boutiques, luxury jewelleries and gift shops.

Luxury Travel
The city of Madrid is an unbeatable place to search for the essence of luxury and exclusiveness, offering the best in terms of accommodation, gastronomy, shopping and entertainment.
Visitors will be able to enjoy a choice of five star hotels -from classical standards to the most avant-garde and minimalist fares-, prestigious restaurants donning Michelin stars, private visits to world-famous museums or shopping at renowned national and international luxury firms located on the Golden Mile.

Sports
Sports are intensely lived in the city and there are a large number of specialized facilities. Madrid hosts football and basketball games featuring its most international teams -Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid-, and holds important events such as the Madrid Master Series, the Madrid Golf Open, the San Silvestre Vallecana Race or the Sports Day.