Part of our guide to learning Spanish in Spain.
The political and economic capital of Spain is also located slap bang in the geographical centre of the country.
Madrid is one of Europe’s friendliest and most sociable capitals. The Madrileños, in general are an easy-going bunch, and having an evening caña beer and tapas with friends or colleagues is very much in their DNA. In fact, while other cities leave social time to the weekend, in Madrid any day of the week is valid for an impromptu meet-up.
When it comes to foreign visitors, Madrid is a very much behind its rival Barcelona, but this is is a good thing! When you are in Madrid, you feel like you are in a proper city, not a tourist camp. It’s also positive for language learners as you are less likely to be surrounded by those dreaded English-speakers. This is not to say that Madrid doesn’t attract foreign visitors. It does, and in their thousands, but there are (still) far fewer than in Barcelona.
One of the most famous art galleries in the world. The Prado is particularly well known for its collection of European art from the 16th to the 19th century.
Probably the area of Madrid with the highest concentration of bars and restaurants and a popular going-out spot for both Madrileños and foreign visitors.
Who says the Spanish don’t do parks? Retiro is a magnificent expanse of green located slap bang in the centre of Madrid. With temperatures around 30 degrees for much of the summer, this elegant, shady park is a welcome refuge.
We’re working on this selection of Spanish course providers in Madrid!:
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With thanks to the following photographer:
Palace at night
By Luis García, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link
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