City Info

Madrid the capital of Spain since the year 1562, is located right in the heart of the Iberian Peninsula and is also the largest municipality in Spain as a while. It is in the centre of the Castilian plain 646 meters above sea level and also occupies the third position in the list of largest cities of Europe. In the year 2006, Madrid was the fourth most-visited city in Europe and the first in Spain, with almost seven million tourists. The city is also the seat of the World Tourism Organization and the International Tourism Fair – FITUR.

Aside from the geographical location, it is home to some fantastic architectural buildings, parks and wildlife. Today, Madrid is a flourishing tourist hotspot that many wish to visit, being the home of the Spanish monarch as well as mouthwatering Spanish cuisine that can be enjoyed at one of the many restaurants.