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Representative view of Madrid, Spain
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🇪🇸 Spain · Southern Europe

Madrid

Museums, plazas and a late-night food culture.

Budget level
Mid-range
Best months
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Ideal stay
2–4 days
Best for
Beach, Food, Nightlife

Overview

Museums, plazas and a late-night food culture. It is one of the places we suggest when planning a trip to Spain.

Plan & book

Stays, activities and transport for Madrid will be bookable here soon.

Where to stayComing soon

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Tours & activitiesComing soon

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Why go to Madrid

  • A representative city stop on most Spain itineraries
  • Fits the wider Southern Europe travel style

Budget

Madrid is mid-range by Spain standards. Across Spain, mid-range travellers typically spend about €140–€230 per person per day.

Country-level planning estimate, excluding flights. See the full Spain budget breakdown.

Practical information

Language
Spanish (with Catalan, Basque and Galician used regionally); English is common in tourism areas
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Power
Type C/F, 230V
Entry
Spain is in the Schengen area. Entry rules depend on nationality — verify current official requirements before booking.

When to go to Madrid

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Plan 2–4 days here. Highlighted months are the best fit for most travellers.

Getting around

  • Strong domestic rail coverage links the largest cities, including high-speed services
  • Frequent domestic flights to the Balearic and Canary Islands

Suggested itineraries

  • Classic Spain

    10 days

    Two great cities plus a coastal finish.

    Route: Madrid → Seville → Valencia

Spain guides