The city that stays up late.
Independent guides to Madrid’s barrios, tables and terrazas — checked against primary sources and kept up to date.
36 BARRIO GUIDES
UPDATED WEEKLY
WRITTEN IN MADRID
This week’s guides
Onward Travel
Three operators, the same tracks, very different fare rules. Renfe's Básico, Elige and Prémium, OUIGO's bundles and iryo's fares compared on luggage, seats, changes and refunds.
9 MIN READ · UPDATED OCT 2026
Onward Travel
Renfe, OUIGO and iryo all run high-speed trains from Atocha to Seville's Santa Justa station. How to book, what a day in Seville can hold, and why one night is worth it.
8 MIN READ · UPDATED OCT 2026
Onward Travel
Renfe, iryo and OUIGO all run Atocha to Barcelona Sants on the same tracks. How the train compares with flying and the coach, door to door, and how to book without overpaying.
11 MIN READ · UPDATED OCT 2026