In the centre of Iberian Peninsula , Madrid is a modern city with imposing monuments that witness the times of overseas expansion, when Spain governed almost half the world.

Be aware that Madrilenos take “ La Siesta ”, the only way to stand for the really high temperatures, especially in the summer. This means that most shops and business are closed from approximately 2pm until 5pm while bars and restaurants close from about 4pm until about 8 or 9pm.

On the other hand, at night, Madrid never stops and there's no better expression to stand for what goes on there than “ La Movida ” (The Action).

Cinemas

Cine Capitol

This big movie palace is located on a Art Deco style building. The sound is perfect and the movie screen is enormous. The Cine Capitol holds other events beside movies.

Calle Gran Via 41

Filmoteca Española

Cine Doré cinema is the show room for the Filmoteca Española, an organization in charge of preserving the cinematographic Spanish patrimony.

This room is used for film projection as well as for divulgation activities: seminars, book presentations, conferences, etc. This cinema, a book shop and a restaurant are in a pretty building from 1929.

Cine Doré Santa Isabel , 3

Theatres

Teatro Coliseum

Once a cinema house, this splendid theatre presents currently the most famous musicals.

Calle Gran Via 78

Centro Cultural de la Villa

This is Madrid 's bigger cultural centre. The theatre program varies from drama, ballet, flamenco, folk concerts and “Zarzuella”. It is situated in the middle of beautiful gardens and near the Wax Museum.

Plaza de Colón

+34 91 5756080

Nightlife

Kapital

Kapital is one of the greatest clubs in Spain . There you can dance all night long, at the rhythm of all kind of music styles.

Atocha, 125

+34914202906

Puerto del Sol

In this area of Madrid there are dozens of nightclubs. You can listen to different music styles and watch at lots of pretty people.