Madrid

Madrid is located on a plateau 650 metres above sea level and is the highest capital city in Europe. The land that now holds Madrid was said to have been inhabited since the stone age, dating back to around 860 A.C. but the official city of Madrid was not established until the 9th century.

The city is a must for art lovers and it is renowned for its museums of European art, including a ‘golden triangle’ of art museums, which are the Museo National Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, and Prado, where works by by Goya, Velázquez and other Spanish masters can be seen. Madrid’s artistic heritage has been borne over many centuries with Spanish Royals supporting artists of all nationalities for many years. More modern masterpieces by artists such as Picasso, Dalí and Miró also adorn the many gallery walls, catering for all tastes.

Madrid is also one of the culinary capitals of Europe and is at the centre of innovative Spanish cuisine with stunning restaurants. There is also the opportunity to sample regional Spanish fare and much loved tapas. Nightlife in Madrid is legendary and there are many bars and nightclubs on offer. The locals are often out until dawn, eating, drinking and dancing once the sun has set. All of this against a backdrop of stunning architecture from medieval mansions and royal palaces to baroque buildings and the latest contemporary masterpieces.

How To Get There

Event Location

El Club de Campo Villa de Madrid

Carretera de Castilla, Km 2, E-28040 Madrid, Madrid, Spain

40.4388° N, 3.7426° W

Airport Location

Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD) 

Av de la Hispanidad, s/n, 28042 Madrid, Spain

40.4983° N, 3.5676° W

Airport Transfer Services

There is a wide variety of transport options at the airport including taxi, car rental, and bus.

Getting around in Madrid

Madrid's excellent transport system allows you to get around the city quickly and safely by bus, metro, train or taxi. Also Tourist Travel Pass to Get around the city easily, quickly and economically.

METRO - stations linked together by 15 lines, you will get around the city quickly and easily 

TAXI - the city has plenty of taxis waiting to take you wherever you want to go, they accept cash and credit card payment

UBER works well, good service  

BUS Madrid’s has efficient bus service

BIKE to explore the city in an eco-friendly way, the city create BiciMAD a bike hire scheme to rent e-bikes easily.

Things to Do

MERCADO DE SAN MIGUEL

to experience an unforgettable dinner out

PUERTA DEL SOL 

start from the famous statue of the bear and the strawberry tree, the official symbol to discover the city

PLAZA MAYOR

It’s one of Madrid’s most famous squares and it is in the central part of the city so it’s a great place to start your visit.

THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE OF ART GALLERIES

Visit one of the world’s best art galleries, and the three most famous are handily located close to each other in a triangle. The Prado (classical paintings), The Reina Sofia (modern art) and the Thyssen-Bornemisza (a little bit of everything) are full of artistic riches well worth exploring.

CALLE DE CAVA BAJA

is one of Madrid’s coolest streets Curvy and covered in cobblestones,  there are some of Madrid’s most traditional tapas bars and restaurants

PALACIO REAL

Skip the inside and instead take a walk around the beautiful Plaza de Oriente for a stunning view of Madrid’s Royal Palace.

PLAZA DOS DE MAYO

This square is in the heart of the hip neighbourhood of Malasaña surrounded by a host of excellent bars, restaurants and shops. One of Madrid’s best nightlife spots.

SAN GINÉS FOR CHURROS

You cannot possibly leave Madrid without trying churros con chocolate from San Ginés, open 24/7