Retiro ParkThe most famous park in Madrid is El Parque del Buen Retiro, which most people usually shorten to Retiro. Originally a royal hangout, back in the day it was the stage for garden plays and concerts.
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La Calle De Gran ViaLiterally translating as 'the great way', Calle de Gran Via is one of Madrid's most regal streets. This energetic, busy avenue is covered with freshly painted towering façades, giant superstores and theaters.
You'll find Madrid a fairly expensive city to live in, especially if you are looking for penthouses to rent. The cost of living in Madrid and Madrid real estate is pretty much in line with many other European cities.
Often called La Milla de Oro (the mile of gold), Calle de Serrano is one of the most exclusive streets in Madrid, thanks to the high-end boutiques and shops that line it. Here you'll find the typical fancy stores like Prada and Gucci as well as many expensive Spanish shops too.
Salamanca-Recoletos-Castellana-Goya-ListaSalamanca is clearly the select district par excellence in Madrid. It features the finest and most coveted buildings in the city: buildings with impressive façades, elegant foyers, and interiors with very high ceilings.
To get to know the historical centre of Madrid, a good point of departure is Puerta del Sol square, undoubtedly the city's heart. It takes its name from its location where the original gateway to the city with the same name once stood.