Madrid
Spain · Comunidad de MadridES
Capital and largest city of Spain
Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain. It had a population of over 3.4 million in the city proper in 2025, and a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.8 million. Madrid is the second-largest city in the European Union (EU), after Berlin, and its metropolitan area is the second-largest in the EU, after Paris. The municipality covers an area of 605.77 km2 (233.89 sq mi). Madrid lies on the River Manzanares in the central part of the Iberian Peninsula at about 660 m (2,170 ft) above mean sea level. The capital city of both Spain and the surrounding autonomous community of Madrid, it is the political, economic and cultural centre of the country.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 3,506,730
- Coordinates
- 40.416, -3.703
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Elevation
- 663 m
Overview of Madrid
In Comunidad de Madrid, Spain, Madrid stands out as a major metropolis. Population figures land around 3,506,730. It sits at about 663 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Visitors mostly come here for nature, culture and sports. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Madrid
Nature in Madrid
(19)Nature in Madrid covers Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. Counting everything, 19 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Madrid.
Culture in Madrid
(16)Madrid records Ancient Ruins, Art Galleries, Castles, Cathedrals and Cemeteries under culture. It is a direct read of Madrid's activity profile. That is 16 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Sports in Madrid
(15)Our data lists Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails as sports options here. Counting everything, 15 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Madrid.
Water Sports in Madrid
(15)Madrid records Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking, Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing under water sports. It is a direct read of Madrid's activity profile. Altogether 15 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Madrid
(13)On the adventure side, Madrid offers Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. Everything listed here comes from what Madrid is actually tagged with. There are 13 tagged experiences in this group.
Nightlife in Madrid
(10)On the nightlife side, Madrid offers Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. Everything listed here comes from what Madrid is actually tagged with. There are 10 tagged experiences in this group.
Wellness in Madrid
(7)Looking for wellness? Madrid has Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms. Counting everything, 7 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Madrid.
Family in Madrid
(4)Madrid's family entries include Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. All of it is drawn from Madrid's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Shopping in Madrid
(2)Madrid records Food and Shopping under shopping. Everything listed here comes from what Madrid is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Madrid
(2)Other activities in Madrid covers Fishing and Secret. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Madrid.
Best time to visit Madrid
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Getting to Madrid rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is Europe/Madrid.
Similar destinations
Places near Madrid that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Madrid known for?
- Madrid is mainly a destination for nature, culture and sports, set in Comunidad de Madrid, Spain with around 3,506,730 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Madrid?
- You can plan around Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens in Madrid. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Madrid?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Madrid located?
- Administratively, Madrid sits in Comunidad de Madrid, Spain — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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