Friends
Open to Tapas crawl in La Latina
About Spanish food and wine
Meet like-minded people in Madrid
On your own in Madrid? Check in for the days you're there, say what you're open to, and other travellers and locals who chose to be seen can ask to join. They see your city, never your exact spot.
Madrid is a vibrant, sociable capital with world-class art at the Prado, beautiful parks and some of Europe's best nightlife. Solo travellers love its tapas bars, terrace culture and friendly locals. Travellers gather in Malasaña, La Latina and around Sol and the Plaza Mayor.
Meeting people in Madrid: what works
- Stay near Sol, Malasaña or La Latina for social hostels and easy access to tapas bars.
- Join a free walking tour of the old centre or a tapas tour around La Latina.
- Visit the Prado or the Reina Sofía during their free evening hours.
- Explore El Rastro flea market on Sunday morning, then join locals for tapas in La Latina.
Stay safe
Watch your belongings around Sol, Gran Vía and on the metro, and carry water during very hot summer afternoons.
Meet in public places, tell a friend where you’re going, and never send money to someone you met online.
Cards people might post in Madrid
Examples of what you could be open to. Post your own in a minute.
Date
Open to Rowing boat at El Retiro
About A sunny afternoon date
Ideas
Open to Prado Museum visit
About Spanish art
Friends
Open to Sunday at El Rastro
About Flea markets and vintage finds
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