A young Catalan shared his opinion on TikTok about Madrid after visiting the city and, in his opinion, has not left anyone indifferent, causing all kinds of reactions on the networks. Tourists in Barcelona have a fairly clear opinion about the capital of the country and have made it known. When planning a trip, it is common to consult all kinds of opinions and traveler reviews with similar interests. This is what the young visitor did via social networks. The user @mate_five did not hesitate to share his point of view about Madrid. The best way to know which city is the best to visit is collect the opinions of those who have already visited it.
@mate_five Madrizzzz approved ✅ #madrid #viajaramadrid #visitarmadrid #matefive #vivirviajando ♬ original sound – Mate Five
“I just spent three days in Madrid and the truth is that it’s cool. As a joke, I really liked Madrid“, he began by saying. To which he added: “What happens is that I come from Barcelona and a city has become very similar to me, that is to say that I have literally crossed streets that said ‘man, I saw this street in Barcelona’, you know. “It has been very beautiful, it has been very beautiful and I understand why the people of Madrid are in love with Madrid.”
And he concludes: “I understand why it’s as if the city transmits vibrations, I don’t know why there is the sky of Madrid. It’s very strange to explain but it transmits a lot of nonsense, you know. It was cool for me, it was very cool for me. It’s a city that I highly recommend. So Madrilenians, you are approved.
In the comments, Users also praised Madrid: “I always come back to Madrid whenever I can. It transmits something magical that you don’t feel in other big cities and the sky is from another world”; “I’m from Barcelona until death, Catalan to the end, but every time I go to Madrid I have a blast and they treat me with luxury”; “I’m from Barcelona and I’ve been living in Madrid for 11 years and I’m falling more and more in love with this city.”
New record number of tourists in Madrid
According to statistics from the Survey of Tourism Expenditure (Egatur) and the Survey of Tourist Movements at Borders (Frontur)The Community of Madrid received a total of 6,038,588 million foreign tourists, or 8.4% of the 71.5 million who arrived throughout Spain, in 2022.
In total, foreign tourists who visited Madrid Last year they spent 9.610 million euros, 208.8% more than in 2021It should be noted that in December 2022, it was the third community that recorded the highest spending by foreign tourists, after the Canary Islands and Catalonia.
In 2023, the best data was recorded in June, when the city of Madrid received 890,031 tourists, according to the hotel occupancy survey published today by the National Institute of Statistics (INE).
The main attractions of Madrid
Madrid is an open and cosmopolitan city, full of history and things to see and do, as the young Catalan @mate_five pointed out. Most tourists who visit the capital stay with one or all three of the elements that we highlight below:
- Architecture and monuments: The city is full of impressive buildings and monuments, such as the Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Gran Vía.
- Culture and Art: Madrid is home to a number of renowned museums, such as the Prado Museum, the Reina Sofía Museum and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, which feature a rich art collection.
- Gastronomy and nightlife: Madrid’s gastronomic scene is famous, with its tapas, traditional dishes and wide variety of restaurants. In addition, the city is known for its vibrant nightlife, with bars, clubs and shows.
