Holiday homes & rentals in Madrid

Madrid, the very heart of Spain, offers independent travellers the opportunity to stay in modern apartments or classic Spanish homes in a surprisingly compact and easy-to-navigate city.

Enjoying the gastronomic highlights of the city of Madrid

Spanish food is internationally renowned, and there’s no better place to experience its rich variation than in the country's capital. Over the years, national dishes such as cocido madrileño, or Madrid stew, and other tasty treats, like bite-size calamari sandwiches, have become local favourites.

Santceloni and La Tragantúa are two centrally-located restaurants offering excellent local fare. The city is also home to over a dozen Michelin-starred eateries for those seeking Spanish haute cuisine, including DiverXO, with no fewer than three of the coveted stars to its name.

The continental climate in Madrid

Since Madrid is located rather high with 2188 feet above sea level, the summers in Madrid are quite warm and rather dry, however, the winters are often colder than in other Mediterranean cities. The mild months of April, May, September and October are perfect for cultural and shopping stays in a vacation apartment in Madrid. Precipitation is frequent in July and August, and average temperatures rise to over 30°C in August.

The most important sights of Madrid

The Spanish metropolis of millions is known both for small cozy streets, as well as for spacious, lively squares, most of which are just a few steps away from your vacation apartment in Madrid. The starting point of any stay is the central squares Plaza Mayor and Puertadel Sol. Here you will find numerous monuments to the rulers of Spain, fascinating 18th century architecture and countless cafes, restaurants and souvenir stores. Just a few meters away you will find the Palacio Real - the magnificent residence of the Spanish royal family. Here you can visit the neoclassical Almudena Cathedral, with its white domes and roof peaks rising into the bright blue sky. In the Plaza de Espana, you will marvel at the city's first skyscrapers from the 1950s, as well as the Cervantes Monument, dedicated to Spain's national poet.

The best of Madrid’s cultural scene

Handily, the city’s big three museums are located in its Golden Triangle of Art, in the heart of Madrid, around the Botanical Gardens and the enormous El Retiro Park. Enjoy exploring this oasis of natural beauty between exhibits.

The museums here are Museo del Prado, regarded as one of the best art galleries in the world; Reina Sofía National Museum and Art Centre, with a fine collection that includes many of Picasso’s best pieces; and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum of Art, with numerous excellent international works.

The colorful nightlife of Madrid

For those who appreciate a varied and tolerant nightlife, a vacation apartment in Madrid is the perfect choice. In the Huertes neighborhood you will find most of the bars, Irish pubs as well as jazz bars that promise you a relaxing evening. If you are in the mood for Spanish local color, visit Calle de Echegaray, where you will find several flamenco venues. Nightclubs with world-class DJs are located on Gran Vía and the adjacent streets, where both visitors to Madrid and Madrilenians meet for cocktails.

Regular festivals in the Spanish capital

Exciting events throughout the year include the enormous Transhumancia festival, a unique spectacle in which cars make way for thousands of sheep that are paraded through the city. This festive period in October sees many related parties and events in Madrid.

La Paloma in August is a great time to enjoy the vibrant summer ambience that makes for a particularly memorable trip. San Isidro, in May, includes nine days of celebrations originally devoted to the life of the eponymous saint. Today, it’s a mix of festivities including parades, art shows, and even seemingly spontaneous breakdancing performances.

Experience culture, sports and architecture in Madrid

Palace of Communication

The Palace of Communication is located on the beautiful Plaza de Cibeles in the center of Madrid. The impressive building originally housed the Spanish capital's postal administration and is now the seat of the mayor

Royal Palace

The residence of the Spanish kings can be partially visited by visitors and attracts with magnificent halls as well as a baroque facade. Marvel at the royal weapons collection here and stroll through the well-kept park.

Stadium Santiago Bernabéu

A must for soccer fans is a trip to the home stadium of Real Madrid. An exciting tour of the facilities will show you the spectator stands, trophy room, and locker rooms, among other things.

Retiro Park

For those looking for some respite from the hustle and bustle of the big city, Retiro Park offers expansive green spaces, a picturesque lake and romantic gazebos.

Museo del Prado

Art lovers will get their money's worth at the Prado National Museum. Among the best-known works in the permanent exhibition here are paintings by El Bosco, Goya and Velázquez.

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