Madrid Tourist Board
Madrid Destino - City Council of Madrid
In recent years, Madrid has garnered international recognition for its friendly, open nature and the fun-loving lifestyle that its residents pride themselves on. Unparalleled cultural and leisure offerings and sunny weather most of the year end up winning over even the most demanding visitors. What’s more, several of the world’s top hotel chains have decided they want a front-row seat to everything that’s happening in Spain’s thriving capital. Major international luxury brands have recently opened in the city, including Mandarin Oriental, Four Seasons and Rosewood. Some of the latest additions include The Madrid EDITION, from Marriott International. These brands’ firm commitment to opening top hotels in the city centre has put Madrid in the spotlight and has made our city the new centre of tourism par excellence.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Walking in Madrid's Light and Shade
Head to the recently remodeled Plaza de España, an iconic square from which you can now reach emblematic places like the Royal Palace and Temple of Debod on foot. Be sure to find time to visit Puerta del Sol too. Following a complete renovation, it’s now a fully pedestrian area.
Basking in Madrid’s sunlight as you explore the city is a special treat, but so is walking in the shade provided by its trees, breathing in the oxygen they release. Over 55% of the city’s streets are tree-lined, with almost 300,000 trees contributing to improving Madrid’s air quality and making it the world’s second-leafiest city in terms of tree-lined streets, preceded only by Tokyo.
Madrid’s efforts to conserve its trees and green spaces have earned it the distinction of being named a “Tree City of the World” by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Arbor Day Foundation.
Madrid for responsible travelers
ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY
- Made in Madrid: An initiative to support entrepreneurship, innovation, and internationalization of the capital, in collaboration with Iberia to promote the Madrid trade and 'Made in Madrid' products.
- Guide Made in Madrid (arts & crafts) to promote craftsmen visibility among visitors, promoting local consumption.
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
- Madrid 21 Destinations: this project's objective is to promote the decentralization of tourism flows to peripheral districts.