Madrid
Could Madrid be the football capital of the world? With Real Madrid, named the best club of the 20th century; with a stadium boasting an unrivalled track record, the Bernabéu; with one of the largest and most passionate fan bases, that of Atleti; with an unrivalled range of museums… There are more than enough reasons to talk about Madrid in footballing terms. And what’s more, there is so much to see and do for an impartial visitor.
Llegar y moverse
By plane
Barajas Airport is Spain’s main airport and a vital link between Europe, Africa and the Americas.
Train
Atocha station is at the heart of Spain’s rail network, connecting with the rest of the country via the high-speed rail network.
Road
The radial road network in Spain has its kilometre 0 at the Puerta del Sol. The motorway network leads to all the country’s major cities.
Public transport
Urban transport is organised through an extensive network of underground, buses and commuter trains, as well as cycle lanes, public bicycle schemes and low-emission zones.