Guide of Madrid
Leisure and nightlife
Madrid has always something to offer when it comes to fulfilling your leisure needs.
Anything from enjoying a musical in our own Broadway style Gran Vía street to sipping a cocktail at the trendiest terrace bar or visiting the latest seasonal art exhibition can happen in Madrid. Madrid has a great selection of musical, theatre and cinema events happening all year round but also an impressive amount of bars, cafés and restaurants in almost every corner.
Cultural tourism has increased over the years with the improvement of our transport infrastructure, which communicates the city centre with the airport in only 15 minutes by subway for example.
FAMILY LEISURE
Family leisure is a key strength in our region. From educational but fun activities in Micropolix ( a city made for children and run by them) to a thrilling day of snow in indoor complex and shopping centre Xanadú, your family will surely be entertained!
A combination of learning and fun can also be found in many museums, cultural spaces or parks (Retiro, El Capricho) with activities specially catered for children. Madrid also has a zoo, a waterpark, an aquarium, two amusement parks and a planetarium.
* Faunia
* Warner Bros
* Parque de Nieve Xanadú
* Planetario
* Safari Park
* IMAX Madrid
* Parque de Atracciones
* Zoo Aquarium
* Aquopolis
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NIGHTLIFE
Madrid is really two cities in one. After the sunset, Spain’s capital transforms itself into a totally different city.
Madrid’s nightlife is known as one of the best in Europe. Its any bars, discos and terraces get literally packed with residents and visitors almost every day of the week.
Drinking a beer or a glass of wine in the Puerta del Sol’s surrounding area or having a cocktail in any of the modern avant garde bars and night club areas until the wee hours are just a few of the many options available.
* Moncloa-Argüelles
* Malasaña
* Alonso Martínez-Bilbao
* Chueca
* Huertas
* Barrio de Salamanca
* La Latina
* Torre Europa-Avda. Brasil
COFFEE SHOPS AND TERRACES
Coffee shops, chocolate bars, tea rooms and bars can be found anywhere in the city but some areas are traditionally famous for having the best selection: Plaza de Oriente, Lavapiés, La Palma street, Paseo de Recoletos, Barrio de Las Letras...
The good weather also allows terraces to be open almost all year round.
SHOWS
Madrid boasts a rich and varied selection of music, theatre and dance. It is always a great way to start enjoying the capital’s nightlife scene.
Planning ahead is recommended so as not to miss a show of your preferred taste as many theatre, opera, “zarzuela” (Spanish operetta) and other music repertoires can be found here : From classical style to rock and pop... From traditional flamenco to the latest techno sounds. Madrid has almost anything for everyone.