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Madrid map and area information

Madrid Bear The Spanish capital city, Madrid is situated on a mountainous plateau in the centre of the country.

The city itself offers up many diverse neighbourhoods, from the prestige of the Palacio Real to the movida style of hip and edgy Malasaña. To see it all, the fast and modern metro network means you can get from the airport and across each district, using this most efficient of Madrid's transports.

Whether you go on foot, underground or by taxi, Madrid is a city that's well worth exploring.

MADRID NEIGHBOURHOOD AREA GUIDE

Sol

Plaza Mayor The Sol district is famed for its Kilométro Cero, from which all distances in Spain are mapped. Puerta del Sol is one of Madrid’s favourite squares, right in the central core of the city. Spain’s principal celebrations and victories take place here.

Sol district also features the Plaza Mayor, a buzzing central square built in the 17th century.

Once the scene for bullfights, this plaza is now popular for open-air music events and leisurely dining.

Gran Vía

Fabulous Gran Vía With an array of shops, cinemas and theatres, this central district is named after its ostentatious avenue, Gran Vía.

Rebuilt at the start of the last century, the baroque architecture found here has a grand style; fit for jetsetters.

Located nearby are Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and adjacent streets such as Fuencarral for designer boutiques and shoe stores. The oldest shopping area, you'll find with crafts such as guitars and flamenco accessories.

Malasaña

Malasaña is the fashionable neighbourhood in Madrid, with art galleries and a unique selection of vintage and alternative shopping, as well as the best of Madrid’s nightlife.

Hip crowds frequent the area. Streets around Plaza Dos de Mayo are packed with interesting bars, while Paseo de la Castellana offers a trendy selection of nightspots.

Nearby Moncloa-Argüelles is the city’s greener residential zone. Visut the Templo de Debód and the Parque del Oeste.

Chueca

Chueca barrio has had the greatest resurgence in Madrid in the last few decades and is commonly known as Madrid’s Soho. A proudly gay area of the city, it has a very cosmopolitan vibe and an equally mixed crowd.

An array of fashionable shops, traditional tavern-style bars and outdoor cafés means that Chueca is always lively.

Chueca sits on little zigzag streets between Hortaleza and Gran Vía, within walking distance to other central barrios.

Salamanca

Salamanca is Madrid’s upper-class barrio, with prominent avenues such as Velázquez and Goya, that pay homage to Spain’s famous painters.

With a border on the Parque Retiro, this area has a distinct feeling of grandeur, with Madrid’s “Golden Mile” for shopping. Here you'll find designer shopping as well as the capital’s upmarket restaurants and galleries.

Neighbouring Alonso Martinez quarter boasts Plaza de Colón. Plaza de Santa Barbara has an array of fantastic tapas bars and the Estación de Recoletos, for daytrips outside the city.

Paseo del Prado

Named after its tree-lined walkway, Paseo del Prado district features many of Madrid’s spectacular fountains, such as the Fountain of Neptune. It makes for a fabulous stroll.

Visit here the grand city park, Parque del Retiro; or venture beyond the Paseo del Prado for some of Madrid’s well-priced tapas eateries, right in the heart of the city.

Paseo del Prado offers up an unbeatable selection of art in Spain, being home to the Thyssen gallery and the Prado museum. The Prado, with the largest collection of Spanish works, including Goya and El Gréco, is complimented with the Thyssen’s modern art collection.

Huertas

Huertas is just five minutes walking from the Puerta del Sol, with an array of the finest tapas bars, taverns and restaurants.

Pretty plazas can be found on exploration, such as Plaza Santa Ana. As ever, home-made (a la casera) tapas are often on the menu and come highly recommended.

This area borders the Sol district with several theatres; such as the Ballet Flamenco, where you can revere in the most authentic of Spain’s flamencos, Carmén.

Atocha

With its central location bordering Lavapies and Paseo del Prado, Atocha district has the city’s main train station and is within walking distance to major attractions.

Its own main attraction is the Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, Madrid's modern art museum, with a score of works by Joan Miró, contemporary and surrealist artists, as well as the world-famous Guérnica by Picasso. Atocha is a laid-back neighbourhood with a variety of restaurants. The Thyssen and the Prado are just minutes away.

Lavapies

Lavapies is Madrid’s multi-cultural hub in the city centre. A variation of Indian, Eastern and Chinese cuisine blends with traditional bars serving tapas, great steak and cider-sangría.

Calle Olivar is well-known for its flamenco scene, with clapping rhythms and Spanish guitar providing an ambient backdrop for the lively crowds.

A relaxed social scene, with its central situation just south of Gran Vía and minutes walk from the Reina Sofia gallery, mean that this is an exciting district for the best of Madrid.

La Latina- El Rastro

The steep streets of El Rastro are famous for filling up on a Sunday morning with stalls, flea market bargains and an array of typically Spanish trinkets.

This area serves a nice brunch, offering home-made paella, beer and tapas at good prices.

Part of the old town area in Madrid, La Latina is also one of the most handsome districts, with nightlife and interesting leisure spots.

Opera

Home of the Royal theatre, the Opera district is crowned with the Royal Palace, built in Italian baroque style with its beautiful sunken gardens, the Jardines de Sabatini.

With stunning scenery, you can walk around and take in the Teatro Real, built in 1818, or delightful plazas such as the Plaza de Oriente and Plaza de Isabel II.

This is an upmarket area for fine dining and most restaurants cater for a pre-theatre crowd.

Ifema - aeropuerto

A short taxi-ride from Madrid Barajas airport will take you to the Ifema-aeropuerto district of Madrid.

A quiet residential suburb, this area is known for its Ifema exhibition centre, Spain’s largest corporate showgrounds.

Located a short journey from the centre of Madrid, the Ifema-aeropuerto district is a favourite for business trips to Spain’s capital. It benefits from a proximity to the championship 18-hole golf course; Club de Golf Olivar de la Hinojosa.