Welcome to Madrid.

Madrid is a boomtown: the fastest growth rate in Spain, and one of the fastest in Europe. That’s where you’re going … a citadel of tradition, a feast of café life, but also an economic force in the Mediterranean. Life may go at a different pace – you’ll have to learn to slow things down – and the bureaucracy is daunting. But Madrid is sunny, colorful, and opens late for business and fun. It’s always been a city of outsiders, whether non-Madrileños or expatriates, so you’ll feel at home in no time.

Getting There
Some practical first steps: travel tickets? Tips on how to navigate Spain’s Byzantine bureaucracy. Need a work permit? Advice on bringing a pet? Vaccinations? Recommendations for hotels and interim housing? More.

Living There
Need a home? This is where we help you find one, in the best neighborhoods. Along with thousands of other details on living in Madrid – where to find a doctor, handyman, church, car, cell phone, bagel, vet, all used and approved by expatriates.

Raising Kids There
All the critical stuff: first-rate schools, nannies, pediatricians, kid-friendly restaurants, amusement parks, and how to entertain them on the weekends. Not to mention where to buy their trainers and skateboards.

Playing There
Spain is a playground with Madrid at its center. Whatever your interests – sightseeing, keeping fit, cinema, Flamenco dancing, bullfights, music, art, food, English bookstores, nightclubs, nail bars, spas, weekend trips – we’ll help you find them.

Working There
How do Spaniards do business? We’ll give you the inside track on business etiquette as well as details of how to start a branch or main business in Spain. Need an office, banker, lawyer, printer, courier, IT support, stationery, staff? Find them here.

Spouse Survival Kit
So you are here with your partner? Does that mean you have to sit at home? Our survival kit helps you make the leap – form friendships, find work, join clubs, network, take courses, keep busy.


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