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Madrid Trip Essentials

The practical stuff — before you dive into the museums, palaces and plazas.

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What to visit

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Madrid has one of Europe's best metro systems — here's how to use it, plus buses, taxis, bikes, and when to just walk.

Madrid has a continental climate: freezing winters, scorching summers, and glorious spring/autumn shoulder seasons. Here's how to pick your dates.

Madrid is one of Europe's safer capitals, but pickpocketing at busy plazas and markets is real. Here's what to know before you go.

From a rushed one-day stop to a full week with day trips — how to match your trip length to what you actually want to see.