Living in Madrid
Living in Madrid
The Spanish capital Madrid, with more than four million residents, has become home for thousands of expatriates -many of them native English speakers from Britain, Ireland, Australia or the United States. Others have immigrated from throughout the hispanic world. Even many of the Spaniards have roots outside Madrid, with their families having moved from their ancestral villages to Madrid in recent years.
Many families choose to live in the historic centre of the City whilst others choose upmarket neighbourhoods such as the Barrio de Salamanca or La Moreleja. In recent years, there has been steady growth in the suburbs, which are connected to the city by excellent rail and bus systems as well as by increasingly overcrowded highways.The public schools in Madrid can be very good, and are supplemented by state supported church-run schools which offer a good education at a nominal cost. For those who wish to retain ties to their native cultures or study in their native language, there are excellent international schools teaching in Engish, German and French.
We have been asking mums living in and around Madrid about their experiences from pregnancy through to teenage years in all sorts of areas including prenatal classes, nurseries and schools, activities & day-trips, where they shop, where they eat as well as their favourite beaches, parks & play-areas. Everything listed in these sections has been recommended by a local mum, many of whom have also added their comments. You can also read interviews by several mums about their experience of parenthood in Madrid. We are constantly adding to all our sections and would love to hear your recommendations and comments
Pregnancy in Madrid
Maternity Hospitals and Gynaecologists in and around Madrid
Parks and play-areas in Madrid
Parks, indoor and outdoor play-areas in Madrid
Groups, activities and services for babies & toddlers in Madrid
Mother and Toddler Groups, activities and paediatricians, babysitting services, vaccination centres for babies & toddlers in Madrid
Activities and day-trips for Kids in Madrid
Leisure Centres, swimming classes, gyms, museums, water parks for children in Madrid
International Nurseries Madrid
Bilingual andTrilingual Nurseries and day-care centres in Madrid
International Schools in Madrid
International Schools and colleges in Madrid
Services for Kids in Madrid
Babysitting services, doctors, dentists, food delivery services in Madrid
Shops for Children in Madrid
Clothes Shops, Furniture & children´s products and health food shops in Madrid
Shopping Centres in Madrid
Shopping Malls and Centres in and around Madrid
Child-friendly restaurants and cafes in Madrid
Where to eat with kids in Madrid
Child-friendly swimming pools in Madrid
Swimming pools and swimming classes for babies, toddlers and children in Madrid
Just for Mum
Clothes shops, hair & beauty salons, spas courses and going out in Madrid
Interviews with local Mums in Madrid
An insight into family life for mothers from the International Community living in Madrid
