Under the amazing beauty of its sky, over 6 million people live in the urban area of Madrid, the third in the European Union behind Paris's (11 million) and London's (8 million). Due to its higher growth rate, Madrid should surpass London by 2015 and Paris by 2025.

The Capital of Spain is one of the most comfortable and cosmopolitan cities in the world, well known as the liveliest in Europe, often tagged "the city that never sleeps" for all its vibrant nightlife. It is located in the birthplace of the Spanish Language, Castilian, now spoken by 400 million people worldwide.

Madrid is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes and world-famous historical places. It hosts several of the most important art collections in the world... But first and foremost it is a unique meeting of both the modern and the old.

To live in Madrid is to be connected to the vibrant and surprising glamour of the largest metropolis in the South of Europe, rich with historical, cultural and artistic treasures, inhabited by warm, spontaneous and open people...

This is Madrid! :  www.esmadrid.com

Why Madrid?

"Madrid is known as a very cosmopolitan city, with a wide variety of places to visit and things to enjoy. There really is something for everyone, from the famous El Prado art gallery to the Bernabeu football stadium, beautiful parks, trendy bars and restaurants, and fashionable boutiques. Madrid is a very affordable city, despite the fact that it is the capital. Students are very impressed by the friendliness of the local people and their cosmopolitan outlook. They feel welcome in the city, and also comment on how safe they feel, even when they are out and about late at night."
Victoria Jones, Apple Languages, UK 

"Our clients who choose Madrid do so because they want to study in the capital of Spain. They want to live in a big city with lots of restaurants, clubs, culture, shopping, etc. Students enjoy visiting the museums, shopping, eating good food and going out at night. They like to eat tapas and drink sangria and good red wine. In general, they like the people and the fact that the Spanish people tend to be more talkative than the Swedes."
Sofia Henningsson, SI-Sprakresor, Sweden

"Madrid is a lovely city with lots to see and do. Our students always enjoy visiting the Museo del Prado, Museo de Reina Sofia and Parque del Buen Retiro. The local tapas bars are often a highlight for students, although there are also some trendy restaurants in Chueca square. Students generally find the people to be really helpful and friendly."
Sarah Gooding, Cactus Language, UK