About Madrid, Spain

The capital of Spain and main financial center of Southern Europe, Madrid is a sprawling city renowned for its stunning architecture and numerous sights. With a population of 3.2 million people, Madrid is also one of the biggest metropolitan areas in Europe after London and Paris. Football fans may know Madrid for its world-famous football clubs, Real Madrid, and Atlético de Madrid.
Madrid enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with some continental characteristics, such as light snowfalls in winter. Unlike many other European cities, Madrid is a city that stays up late. It is common for madrileños, or natives of Madrid, to spend the night out partying into the wee hours of the morning.

Popular Destinations in Madrid

Looking for activities once your private jet arrives in Madrid? Madrid is known for its cultural and historical attractions, as well as its bustling nightlife. Here are some of the best attractions Madrid has to offer:

Puerta de Sol: One of Madrid’s best-known landmarks, and often seen in postcards featuring the city is Puerta de Sol. A status of Carlos III on horseback sits in the center of the plaza, facing the Royal Post Office. The Puerta de Sol is a common meeting point for locals, as it is also a transport hub. The clock tower is a focal point for Spain’s New Year celebrations, which are broadcast domestically when twelve grapes are eaten to mark the New Year, one for each ring of the bell.

Prado Museum: The Prado Museum houses one of Europe’s finest collections of art. Opened to the public in 1819, the original aim of the museum was to show the world that Spanish art was of equal merit with the art of the rest of the world. The building itself was constructed during the reign of Carlos III, and designed by one of his favorite architects, Juan de Villanueva.

Corral de la Moreria: For Flamenco fans and non-fans alike, this is a must-see. The Corral de la Moreria is one of the most famous Flamenco tablaos in the world, and its convenient location right in the city center means that you can feast on delectable Spanish cuisine while enjoying a world-class performance by renowned Flamenco artists.

Royal Palace of Madrid: The Royal Palace of Madrid was constructed in the Baroque style, on the site of the old Alcázar. It is the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family in Madrid. The Royal Palace contains 3418 rooms, making it the largest palace in Europe by floor area. Currently, the palace is used for state functions, although the Royal Family does not reside there most of the time. Certain rooms are open to the public throughout the year for a paltry admission fee.

Santiago Bernabeu Stadium: The Santiago Bernabeu Stadium is the home of world-renowned football club Real Madrid, and tickets for matches here sell out extremely quickly. During non-match periods, tourists have the option of a self-guided tour around the stadium, which includes the field, dressing rooms, the Press Room, and the Real Madrid Museum.

Luxury Lodging in Madrid

Seeking luxury accommodations once your private jet has arrived in Madrid? If you are looking for a prime selection of Madrid’s luxury hotels, here are some of the top accommodation offerings:

• AC Palacio del Retiro
• Eurostars Madrid Tower
• Gran Melia Fenix
• Hesperia Madrid
• Hotel Orfila
• Hotel Ritz Madrid
• Hotel Santo Mauro
• Hotel Villa Magna
• Hotel Villa Real
• InterContinental Madrid
• Sheraton Madrid Mirasierra Hotel and Spa
• Silken Hotel Puerta America Madrid
• The Westin Palace Madrid
• Urban Hotel Madrid
• Wellington Hotel

Restaurants in Madrid

Madrid is home to the following Michelin-starred restaurants:

3 Michelin stars:

• DiverXO:
  Padre Damián 23 28036 Tetuán

2 Michelin stars:

• La Terraza Del Casino:
  Alcalá 15-3° 28014 Madrid
• El Club Allard:
  Ferraz 2 28008 Moncloa-Aravaca
• Ramón Freixa Madrid:
  Claudio Coello 67 28001 Retiro
• Santceloni:
  paseo de la Castellana 57 28046 Chamberí

1 Michelin star:

• DSTAgE:
  Regueros 8 28004 Madrid
• La Cabra:
  Francisco de Rojas 2 28010 Chamberí
• Kabuki Wellington:
  Velázquez 6 28001 Retiro
• Álbora:
  Jorge Juan 33 28001 Retiro
• Punto MX:
  General Pardiñas 40 28001 Retiro
• Kabuki:
  av. Presidente Carmona 2 28020 Tetuán

Airports In or Nearby Madrid For Private Jets

Interested in chartering a private jet to Madrid, Spain? Although Madrid currently only has a handful of nearby airports, they are sufficient to facilitate the needs of all private jet passengers:

• Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): Located to the northeast of Madrid, and only 5.6 miles away from the Madrid’s financial district, Madrid-Barajas Airport is the first airport in Spain that provides passenger flight services and goods transportation. The airport was completed in the late 1920s, and was first opened to national and international flights on 22 April 1931. The airport provides two main areas for hangars as well as has four terminals. Today, Madrid-Barajas Airport is the busiest and largest airport in Spain.
• Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport (LECU): Located five miles away from downtown Madrid, Cuatro Vientos Airport is the oldest Spanish airport that still exists. It was originally used as an air base, but was converted into a civil airport later. Thus, there is a separate military section located on a separate apron of the airport. That section is also used to house turbo-prop airplanes, road traffic surveillance helicopters, and Spanish Police helicopters. The airport focuses mainly on general aviation services. Due to the shorter length of the runways, this airport can only cater to small business jets, piston engine aircraft, helicopters, and medium sized turbo-props.
• Getafe Air Base (LEGT): Located approximately nine miles south of Madrid, the airport is a military airbase in Getafe. Also known widely as Getafe Airport, it is situated 620m above sea level and has 2 runways. Getafe Air Base is one of the first military air bases built in Spain and considered the cradle of Spanish aviation. Apart from the ongoing military use, the base is also opened to civil use.
• Madrid-Torrejón Airport (TOJ): Located 15 miles northeast of Madrid and five miles west of Alcalá de Henares, Madrid-Torrejón Airport’s civil section caters for general or private aviation services but has stopped operations for private jets since 1 February 2013. There is a military part to the airport. It is known as Base de Torrejón, which is the base of multiple logistics, combat and electronic warfare units. In fact, there is a 12 Combat Wing that houses F-18 planes and the official aircraft owned by the King of Spain and President of the Government of Spain.
• Fuentemilanos Airport (LEFM): Situated in the city of Segovia, this is a small airport that can facilitate the needs of private jets. It is near the town of Campillo and located 44 miles away from the busy Madrid-Barajas Airport.
• El Tietar Airport (LETI): Serving mainly the city of El Tietar and the Toledo region, this airport can be accessed by private jets. It has one runway, and is located 53 miles away from Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport.