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Post Report of the Day

Madrid, Spain

Do you have any other comments?

Don´t expect the typical European country. Expect racism and rude people althoug there are very open mind spaniards. For me at least people from Cataluña, Galicia and Vasc region are nicer.

What are some interesting/fun things to do in the area? Can you recommend any “hidden gems"?

If you live in town you can walk to any number of cool and interesting neighborhoods. There are a lot of options for thearter, movies, art exhibitions, fitness, sports events (especially soccer), the parks, music...