Restaurants and the Food SceneAt the top end of the spectrum, when using Michelin-starred restaurants as your guide, Barcelona (24) just beats Madrid (22), but the overall breadth of the food scene is heartier in the capital of Spain.
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Barcelona has a milder climate than Madrid. Spain's landlocked capital lies right in the very centre of Spain. This is what gives the city its so-called continental climate.
The waiter will normally bring you a small plate of whatever they have available to accompany your drink. You shouldn't ask for a free tapa and only kindly receive it if given to you.
Compared with the other major cities on the crime rate index, Madrid is a very safe destination for any type of traveler. It's perfectly safe to walk alone during the daytime and the evening.
Most bars and nightclubs are open until 2am or 3am, some even on Sunday night, depending on the area. It's also possible to find bars that are open that late during the week, making it easy to go out for a drink till very late.
To be honest, you would need to spend as much time in Madrid as in Barcelona, a day trip isn't worthwhile as the fastest train journey is 2 hours 45 minutes.
July and August are Madrid's hottest months. Daytime temperatures will stay at 31°C (88°F) or above, but there are many unbearably hot days at 35°C to 40°C. This can be unpleasant, so if you dislike hot weather, you are advised not to visit Madrid in mid-summer.