From great food to sunshine. Here are seven good reasons to live in Madrid !
Madrid, now regarded, as the “true city that never sleeps” is, of course, the capital city of Spain and the main commercial and financial district in this country. And this makes it one of the most popular places that jobseekers from Spain and other countries flock to, to try their luck and/or to advance their careers.
In addition to Madrid being an economically stable city that has many employment opportunities to offer, there are other great reasons why a move to Madrid will prove irresistible and difficult to ignore for many people. And below are some of these reasons:
- Madrid is located in the centre of Spain. And because of this central location, Madrid is home to Spain’s major airport, where more affordable international flights can be found, and all other transportation options are at your fingertips.
- Madrid enjoys sunny weather almost all year round. For people who hate or are tired of a cold and damp climate and want to live in a place where it’s like summer every day, then Madrid is the perfect place. There is also a winter season here but basically, the sun is always out so feeling too cold here is practically a non-occurrence.
- It is the perfect place for great lovers of art and culture. There are several well-known museums in Madrid, such as The Prado and Reina Sofia, and residents have free access to them. In addition, free public concerts, art and photography expos, and international fairs take place here on a regular basis. And of course, historic libraries and beautiful parks also abound here, making Madrid almost seem like heaven for many arts and culture aficionados.
- Madrid is a food mecca. Since Madrid is an international city, all kinds of local and intercontinental cuisines are available here. There are numerous taverns and restaurants here that serve world-famous authentic tapas, wine and other Spanish dishes such as paella, croquetas, and tortilla espaniolla. And there are also restaurants that serve Asian, American and other European fares that all foodies will certainly enjoy and appreciate.
- It is a shopper’s paradise. Madrid is home to different shops of popular designers. And there are also other more affordable shopping options here, such as the Rastro flea market.
- Fiestas here last all throughout the night. It is common to see people here have their dinner at restaurants at 10 o’clock in the evening and then go directly to clubs even at 1 a.m. So for people who see life as one big party 24/7, relocate to Madrid to live your dream.
- And finally, the people here are very friendly. Once you get settled in a barrio or the neighborhood of your choice, you will never feel out of place and always feel at home due to the warm, welcoming and friendly nature of the people in Madrid.
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