Sports in Madrid

Spain has developed over the years a huge sports culture not only due to recent success of Spanish teams and athletes, also due to the importance and historically support of the people to each regions team.  And the capital of the country is a great example of it.
The city is prepared to offer a wide range of possibilities for people that like or want to either practice or watch any type of sport.

The main and principal sport of the city and the country is football. In Madrid you will be able to watch and enjoy top-quality football. The capital has two of the most important teams nowadays, which are Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid play in the Santander League, the top professional league in Spain.


Real Madrid team that has been the most honored team in recent years, is one of the most renowned sports institutions. Its home ground is the Santiago Bernabeu stadium located in the center of the city, which is one of the most visited tourist visits in the capital and has been catalogued by many people as a required visit in Madrid.






And the Atlético de Madrid also with boasts an enviable history and one of the trendy teams at the moment due to is philosophy and work ethic. Its home ground is the new Wanda Metropolitano.








Also, the country is really advance when it comes to places where you can enjoy and visit riding a bike, because is a way to see the city at your own pace while you do a little exercise and enjoy the climate. In Madrid you can either use you own bike if you have one or you can also hire bikes, especially around the major tourist attractions and bikes.
In the city you will be able to enjoy cycling in a relax mood and safely due to the capital has many cycling path, so you are not bothered by vehicles or pedestrians.


Additionally, Madrid has adapted itself to the new runner’s tendency. In the city you will be able to enjoy athletics in fabulous venues where both amateurs and professionals take part.
Which will be also a way to enjoy the climate and share experiences while you can visit the beautiful landscape of Madrid like el Retiro Park and at the same time that you are making exercise and keep fit.
Madrid holds as well, some events like the Madrid Popular Marathon, one of the leading sporting events, the Madrid half marathon, the San Silvestre Vallecana, among others.


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