Guides · Madrid
Practical guides
Transport, money, safety, seasonality.
Practical guides that don't fit neatly into the scene categories but are genuinely useful for planning. Getting around, when to visit, cash vs card, what to pack, how to not get ripped off.
2 guides in this category
- Practical guides
Getting Around Madrid 2026: Airport, Metro, Taxis, Cercanías, and the AVE Train Network
Madrid airport to your hotel, the excellent metro, taxis vs apps, hiring a car, and the AVE high-speed rail. The practical 2026 guide to the city.
9 min read
- Practical guides
Do You Need Travel Insurance for a 2026 European Holiday? An Honest Guide
When travel insurance is actually worth it, what policies cover and don't, the exclusions nobody reads, and how to pick one for festivals and trips in 2026.
9 min read