HERITAGE & LANDMARKS

5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in and around the city

Enjoy Madrid’s Landscape of Light in the heart of the city. Travel just 30 minutes and you can access Madrid’s UNESCO cultural triangle that dates back centuries. From the medieval city of Alcalá de Henares to the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. From the palace of Aranjuez to the serene forests of Hayedo de Montejo. You can thank UNESCO for this curated tour.

GASTRONOMY

Experience a range of gastronomy delights

Madrid is home to century old restaurants, including the world’s oldest. You can also find 32 Michelin starred restaurants that garnered 40 stars in 2024. So expect to be culinarily spoilt, but it’s not just fine dining. Explore speciality chocolaterías, bombonerías, and pastelerías that represent the culture and story of Madrid. Travel an hour out of the city and you can also wander through 9000 hectares of vineyards across 51 wineries with over 900 years of winemaking history. And if you just fancy some tapas and pinchos over a local Mahou beer, you can’t go wrong in Spain’s capital.

ARTS & CULTURE

The capital of culture

Madrid is the world capital of flamenco and the birthplace of flamenco tablaos. In the 1950s, Madrid took flamenco off the streets and into the tablaos providing dancers a career and the most talented performers their fame. Today, Madrid is the hub for this beautiful artform that has been recognized by UNESCO. The city is also home to over 200 theatres, including Teatro Real, named at the 2021 International Opera Awards, Best Opera House in the world. Olé!

Prado Museum

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ARTS & CULTURE

The highest concentration of beauty in the world

In Madrid’s paseo del arte, you can visit the Prado Museum, Thyssen Bornemisza, Reina Sofia all within walking distance of each other. Absorb yourself in Picassos, Goyas, Miros alongside thousands of other great works. You can also access over 250 other galleries and museums. And if that’s not enough, take in the incredible street art that is on display around every corner.

TOWNS & NATURE

From city glitz to the tranquil countryside of Buitrago del Lozoya in under 30 minutes

Get transported back to the 18th century and discover the legend of the king of Patones. Learn about its strange history as you pass by typical black slate architecture and cobble streets. Or visit Manzanares el Real where one can enjoy nature, history, outdoor sports and appreciate the finest conserved castle in all of Madrid. Mendoza Castle. Or simply enjoy the famed anise liquor and cocido madrileno in Chinchon. Enjoy this time travel with a convenient short ride from the city centre.

SHOPPING & FASHION

From high fashion ateliers to artisanal boutiques and charming markets

One of Madrid’s highlights is its shopping with its little boutiques, century old shops and eclectic markets. It’s haute couture emphasizes, detail and craftsmanship. Every year, the city attracts world renowned designers as host to the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.​ Enjoy carefully curated designer shopping routes to get the most of your shopping experience in Madrid. Get your shopping guide here!

SPORTS

A sports lover’s paradise

Madrid is passionate about sports. It is home to Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, boasts over 20 golf courses specially designed by golfing legends and is the venue of The Madrid Mutua Tennis Open, an ATP masters 1000 and WTA 1000 event. In Madrid, you can also partake in other types of active tourism, such as horseback riding, hiking, and cycling. If you’re sports fan, you cannot lose in Madrid.

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ACCOMMODATIONS & CONNECTIVITY

Reside in luxurious comfort

In Madrid, there’s an increasing choice for high-end accommodation. In addition to luxury hotels and apartments, you can stay in historic palaces, art-gallery-meets-hotel hybrids or in an unassuming address with its own Michelin-starred restaurant. Whatever you decide, you’ll be guaranteed extraordinary gastronomy, desirable locations, and the warmest Madrileño service.

ACCOMMODATIONS & CONNECTIVITY

Air Connectivity

Madrid provides 44 new connections in the Asia Pacific from 2023. Iberia also launched connections between Doha, Kuala Lumpur and/or Jakarta to Madrid, as well as direct connection between Tokyo and Madrid. There are further plans to expand Madrid's airport with hopes to become the largest airport in Europe.