Learn Spanish in Madrid, take a trip through Spanish history

Learning Spanish in Madrid means experiencing the extraordinary vitality of a European and Mediterranean metropolis that is a fascinating melting pot of cultures.

It means having fun in a city that is a surprising balance and contrast between the old and the new, the past and the future.

Madrid has one of the most important cultural heritages in the world in terms of art, culture and monuments.

It has over 350 museums dedicated to different purposes, including numerous art galleries, exhibitions and art collections like Prado Museum, Reina Sofía Museum, and Thyssen Museum.

Madrid is a unique city in that, in addition to the 600 buildings in the capital that have been declared Architectural Heritage Buildings, there are a further 5 World Heritage Sites within 100 km of the city: Aranjuez, Alcalá de Henares, Ávila, Segovia, Toledo and San Lorenzo del Escorial.

Madrid also has a wide and high quality range of cultural events on offer. Fifty-two theatre, opera and dance centres, along with 27 music halls (19 outdoors), offer the latest and varied entertainment by well-known performers.

The city's gastronomic offering is extensive, of high quality and comprised of over 16,000 bars and cafés and more than 1,700 restaurants.

Our highlights

Madrid has at last emerged as Spain's coolest city. It may seem tied to tradition - all those Goyas and ornate gardens - but the city is also brimming with cutting-edge design and cuisine. And that's just before midnight, when the party really gets going.

Madrid is a city that never sleeps. With a vibrant nightlife, the visitor will never be at a loss for a place to listen to live music, enjoy a coffee or dance with friends at the nightclub of the moment.

Tapas-bar-hopping is a favorite sport in Madrid, and the «Las Letras» neighborhood, where TANDEM Madrid is located, is the place to join the game.

Do you like Picasso? Do you like tapas? And blue skies? Do you like Goya? Do you like nightlife? Living in a multicultural environment? Do you like music? And dancing? Do you like discovering forgotten spots? Do you like Almodóvar? Fashion and shopping? Do you like sports? Talking to people? Do you like living life to the full? Then you will like Madrid!