The Plaza de España and the Puerta de Alcalá are in the centre of the city and always enjoy a lively atmosphere. Nearby is the Retiro Park, known as the lungs of Madrid, one of the most popular places to stroll and enjoy nature.
Art and culture play a major role in Madrid, with more than 60 museums, concert halls, cinemas and theatres. The highlights include the Paseo del Arte, or Triangle of Art, with the capital’s three most emblematic museums, the Prado, the Reina Sofía and the Thyssen-Bornemisza.
The emblematic Gran Vía stretches from Calle de Alcalá to Plaza de España, known as Madrid’s Broadway due to the flourishing musical theatre scene. Gran Vía never sleeps, with leisure activities for all preferences and all ages.
Similarly, Madrid’s neighbourhoods such as Malasaña, Chueca and La Latina are some of the best places to enjoy tapas, new restaurants and bars, and to go out with friends.