Madrid is located to the south of the mountains of "Guadarrams" at 2.100 metres above sea level,
and along the sides of the "Manzanares" river. The population of the City is in the region of five million. The climate is relatively cooled by cool mountain breezes during its hot summers . Its palaces, many museums and art galleries provide a feast for modern culture lovers. The city also prides itself on its vibrant range of nightlife.

Renowned museums such as Museo del Prado, the Museo Reina Sofia, and the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza are major tourist attractions in the city. Other cultural highlights include the Royal Palace of Madrid and the nearby royal monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.

The main gay area in Madrid is called Chueca, The gay area, Chueca, is in the old quarter at the center of Madrid. It's a tightly compact area, actually two areas a short distance apart. Places further afield are easily accessible by metro.

Madrileños like all Spaniards tend to party late, going out to eat at 10pm, hitting the bars at 1am. and on to the discos about 4am after the bars close.