Greetings to the colorful capital of Spain – Madrid! When visiting this wonderful, culturally packed capital of Spain, you will find a great number of districts in the city that vary from one another significantly. In this guide you will learn about the Madrid neighborhoods, the strengths and the interesting destinations of each area.

 

1. Centro

Centro is one of the most important districts of Madrid and it includes most of recreations icons of Madrid. You can visit here Puerta del Sol famous reflected in the night, the Plaza Mayor being one of the most active places of Spain and the Royal Palace. It is also famous for heated nightlife and energetic ambiance for having a lot of bar, clubs, and restaurants to taste.

 

2. Salamanca

And if it comes to the posh shopping, gourmet restaurants and exclusive residents’ districts, then one should visit Salamanca. This is an affluent area that boast of the quality shops, purchased products, designer shops and the famous Retiro Park. Discover the beauty of Calle Serrano and take a pleasant walk through Recoletos.

 

3. Malasaña

For its bohemian atmosphere, one has to visit the Malasaña neighborhood in Madrid Spain. This trendy area is well known for murals, local shops, galleries and bars, cafes and restaurants. Stroll through the Fuencarral street and find more interesting shops, numerous cafes and pleasant bars for an excellent night out.

 

4. Chueca

It is an embarrassment for the city, located in the town’s central, Chueca is Madrid’s homosexual section and is famous for being tolerant of gay and lesbians. There’s an increased bustle within the district during the annual festivals like Pride, however, the people are quite friendly all year round. There are a lot of great shops, restaurants to try, and the atmosphere of people there is liberal, progressive and friendly.

 

5. Lavapiés

Lavapiés is a diverse neighborhood, and one of Madrid’s most bohemian. More specifically, you can taste real Indian, Pakistani, African and Middle Eastern foods here. Samples of the international dishes, see the markets and enjoy the street hustle of this multicultural and bohemian area.

 

6. La Latina

La Latina is famous for locating numerous old style Spanish tapas restaurants and the flea market – El Rastro. This historic district looks friendly and full of spirit, most streets are still medieval and there are really stunning places like beautiful plazas. Try the small portions dinner system or tapas bars, tour the San Francisco el Grande basilica and experience real Madrid night.

 

7. Retiro

For some quiet and lush, the prime location is the Retiro district. One of the biggest attractions of this area is the Retiro Park – large green area with gorgeous gardens, ponds and interesting monuments. This park offers the rides on the park’s lake, see the crystal palace, and have a wonderful time and enjoy a meal in the forest.

 

8. Chamartín

Chamartín is an up-town district of Madrid and is considered as modern and cosmopolitan; it is the biggest business center of the city and has proper transport facilities. This district harbours Madrid biggest train station known as Estación de Chamartín, making it a strategic province for employees and visitors. Check out the modern boutiques in shopping malls and gourmet world-class restaurants and the generally cosmopolitan feel of the district.

 

Conclusion

The city of Madrid, is divided into many districts that distinguishes it by their services and entertaining activities. No matter what your interests are whether it is to learn about history and culture, enjoy great nights out, or savour the local food, it is all available when you move around with the various areas of Madrid. Therefore, put on your shoes, take your map, and start touring this energy city!