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What to know about Madrid

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Country
Spain
Region
Community of Madrid
Population
~3.3 million (6.7 million metro)
Elevation
657 m (highest capital in EU)
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1)
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Spanish (Castilian)
Nearest Airport
Madrid-Barajas (MAD), 13 km
Airport to City Centre
30 min by Metro Line 8 + transfer (EUR 4.50)
Typical Cost Level
Mid-range
Transport Pass
Tarjeta Multi (TTP) - 10-trip Metrobus EUR 12.20
Spring (Mar-May)
8-22 C
Summer (Jun-Aug)
18-33 C
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
8-23 C
Winter (Dec-Feb)
1-12 C

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12 Top Things to Do in Madrid, Spain

12 Top Things to Do in Madrid, Spain

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Best time to visit

May to October

The most comfortable stretch of the year in Madrid, based on 1991 to 2020 climate averages.

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