Madrid’s Rooftop Terraces

The terraces of Madrid

The terraces are part of the Madrid art of living, from the lively squares to the panoramic rooftops. The Madrid audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this convivial tradition, which invites you to enjoy the climate and the atmosphere of the capital.

The art of living in the open air

In Madrid, enjoying a terrace is a real art of living. Thanks to a sunny climate a large part of the year, the people of Madrid like to gather in the open air, on the terraces of the squares, the cafés and the restaurants. The city offers a great diversity of places: lively terraces of the historic squares, shaded gardens and, more and more, spectacular rooftops laid out on the roofs, which offer superb panoramic views over the city. It is the occasion to savour a drink or tapas in the warm atmosphere of the capital.

What to see

Here you enjoy the lively terraces of the squares, the shaded gardens and the spectacular panoramic rooftops, to savour a drink or tapas in the atmosphere of Madrid. The terraces embody the art of living in the open air of the capital. It is a convivial stop, to be experienced during the walk.

Practical information

The terraces are discovered along the squares, the cafés and the rooftops of Madrid, reachable on foot. Each establishment follows its own hours, which vary with the season; the rooftops are particularly prized in the warm season. It is best to enjoy the terraces at the end of the day to combine atmosphere and view.

Why are the terraces important in Madrid?

Because they embody the art of living in the open air of the capital, thanks to a sunny climate, from the lively terraces of the squares to the panoramic rooftops.

Where to enjoy the terraces in Madrid?

On the lively squares, in the gardens and on the panoramic rooftops, along the city.