The Spanish capital is one of the most interesting cities in Europe, with great museums (among them the famous Prado and Reina Sofia museums), good restaurants and lively nightlife. Madrid, the Spanish capital, is full of beautiful avenues, squares, monuments and it has important art museums. At night, life in the capital is very lively, with lots of people in the streets, pubs, and restaurants, some of which have flamenco shows aimed at tourists.

Must visit & Major attractions:
- Barrio La Latina: it is on the smaller streets that La Latina reveals its more historical side. It is a neighborhood to walk on, enjoying its medieval streets, its old buildings, its squares and, mainly, its terraces. La Latina radiates bohemia any day of the week and even more on Sundays, just after the Rastro - Madrid's oldest and most famous street market. In this neighborhood, you will also find the Plaza Mayor, whose history began in the 16th century and the famous Mercado de San Miguel. 
- Barrio Lavapiés: the most multicultural neighborhood in Madrid. It continues to be everyone's neighborhood, where the protagonists are art and politics. Walk along its colorful streets and explore its cultural spaces. La Tabacalera is for those who enjoy urban art, it is a must-see program. And it is another place that has been reused interestingly. - Former tobacco factory today is a social and cultural center - with a space self-managed by the community.
- Chueca neighborhood: a cultural district with small and beautiful bookstores, street shops (most vintage), Spanish design shops, cafes, and many squares and pubs. 
- Parque del Retiro: Madrid's most famous park.
- Prado Museum and Reina Sofia: the two main museums in the city
- Plaza de Cibele and Gran Via: with its fountain and its palace, nowadays the current city hall headquarters. The Palacio de Cibeles has a cultural space and a terrace and it's possible to watch Madrid from above. The, a hundred-year-old Gran Via avenue doesn’t have the same glamor as before but retains its original architecture and economic importance for Madrid.
- Puerta del Sol: one of the most famous postcards in Madrid
- Royal Palace, Plaza del Oriente, and Almudena Cathedral: be sure to visit this trio of architecture and history located next to each other
- Toledo. In addition to the medieval walls, it still retains its old doors. The city is a charm and has another highlight, the cathedral

Gastronomy
"a la madrileña" cuisine strong reference is the tapas, the famous Spanish snacks, such as raw hams, seasoned olives, assorted cheeses, seafood, smoked meats, among others. All this always accompanied by a great Spanish wine. Although it is possible to taste tapas in any pub or restaurant in Madrid and its region, in the downtown the best areas are La Latina, Chueca, and Salamanca neighborhood.
Once in Madrid, be sure to taste a typical "Madrid stew". Strong dish, with intense flavors, indicated for cold days, is a kind of stew with chickpeas, meat, vegetables, pulses, and sausages. According to the tradition, it should be served in 3 courses: soup first, with the stock, then one with the vegetables, and finally one last plate with the meats and sausages.

Main events and festivities
Mad Cool Festival - July
Gay Pride - June and July
GastroFestival - January and February
San Isidro Festival - May
The Cavalcade of the Three Kings - January
Transhumance Festival – October