Please be aware that
Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes in Madrid do not necessarily occur on the same date every year.
In Madrid, DST starts on the 2nd Sunday in March and ends on the 1st Sunday in November.
Facts About Madrid
Information for Travelers
Madrid, the capital of Spain, is characterized by elegant avenues and large, well-kept parks, such as Parque del Retiro.
Full of energy and packed with cultural attractions, Madrid is a modern metropolis that offers a taste of the real Spain.
Wide avenues are congested with traffic, but beautiful parks break the urban sprawl.
Madrid doesn't have the traditional charm of Andalusia or the beauty of Barcelona, instead it's a hub of social life with a café culture and buzzing nightlife.
The city is constantly buzzing with activity and there are so many things to see and do that tourists will have plenty of options.
Visitors should be sure to experience Madrid at night, when the city really comes to life.
Culture
Capital of Spain, Madrid boasts an impressive array of historic monuments and art museums, as well as pleasant gardens and public squares.
The world-class Prado Museum displays a multitude of masterpieces created during Spain's Golden Age, and the 18th-century Royal Palace rivals France's Château de Versailles.
The city is known for its collections of European art, such as the Museo del Prado with works by Goya, Velázquez and other Spanish masters.
The Plaza Mayor with its colonnades forms the core of Habsburg Madrid. Nearby is the baroque Royal Palace with its collection of historic weapons.
Read about Madrid in Wikipedia