• Population ~3.2M city and 6.2M metro (cosmopolitan vibe, excellent night life)
• Capital with beautiful architecture and parks, great for walking or public transport
• In the heart of Spain, a quick bus ride to other historic cities or the mountains
• Art museums, shopping, parks, soccer, bullfighting, outdoor cafés, bars and discotecas
• Tortilla española (Spanish omelet), café con leche (coffee with milk), bocadillos de calamares (baguette sandwich with calamari rings), jamón serrano (cured ham), croquetas de jamón, tapas y vino
• Medium/big city U.S. prices
• Though temperatures are always pleasant and it’s always sunny, Spain has 4 seasons: Winter (January – March) 40-50 degrees fahrenheit and increased rainfall. 

Spring (April – June) 55-75 degrees fahrenheit and slightly increased rainfall. 

Summer (July – September) 70 – 85 degrees fahrenheit and the driest season.

Autumn (October – December) 40 – 50 degrees fahrenheit and warm days and cool nights.