Madrid, the capital and most-populous city of Spain with almost 3.4 million inhabitants. It is the second-largest city in the European Union. Surpassed only by Berlin. Get all your Madrid Travel Tips with the Madrid Travel Guide and get the most out of your trip.

Compare Madrid to Barcelona and Valencia
You can?t compare Madrid to beach destinations as Valencia or Barcelona, beach Madrid doesn?t have a beach, but that?s ok as you will get a lot in return. For example stunning views, beautiful architecture and a vibrant nightlife 7 days a week. One of the first things I noticed about Madrid is that it is like a Dutch city.  It?s compact and it is easy to walk from one sight to another.

Gran Via
Let?s start to explore the city center of Madrid and and we begin here at the Gran Via. It?s one of the most important traffic routes in the city. It?s a long street with a lot of shops. Don?t forget to look up and enjoy the wonderful architecture The Gran via is a nice short walk just 1.3 kilometers up and 1.3 kilometers back. Don?t forget your smartphone to count all the steps for the healthy app, if you are just like me.
Rooftop bar Gran Via
Azotea del Círculo de Bellas Artes is one of the most famous rooftop bars in the city. Dating back to the early 20th century, this architectural masterpiece is a major player in Madrid?s art scene. Take the elevator to the top to admire Madrid from above. There is an entrance fee and the drinks are expensive, but the view...