Sport and Active Tourism

Are you a football lover and dream of experiencing the excitement of this sport from the inside? The Community of Madrid offers you a unique experience that combines tourism, culture and top-level sport.

In Spain, football is the most popular sporting event, so you can't miss a visit to the museums of the most successful Madrid clubs at national and international level.

On the one hand, the Real Madrid Museum at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (known as "merengues" for their pure white kit) and, on the other hand, the Atlético de Madrid Museum (commonly known as "colchoneros" for their red and white striped jersey, which was how mattresses were once lined) at the Cívitas Metropolitano stadium.

If your visit coincides with a match day, experience elite football by mingling with the thousands of Madrid residents who flock to the stadiums, and the color and flavor of an atmosphere unique in the world.

In the first division there are also Leganés and Getafe, which will allow you to get to know the elite of world football. Without forgetting the Women's Football League, in which Atlético de Madrid and Rayo Vallecano are present.

The Community of Madrid is receiving an increasing number of tourists who visit us and take advantage of their trip to play golf. If you like it or are thinking of taking up this sport, below you will find the various possibilities available in the 29 courses in the region based on tastes and levels, where you can improve your swing. Madrid also has 5 clubs without a course, whose main objective is to bring together a group of golf lovers for tournaments and different social events.

The bicycle is trendy. It is a good way to enjoy the Nature of the Region of Madrid alone, with friends or family in a healthy way. If you want to discover one of the best available tours, keep reading and enjoy.

There are many routes for practice cycle-tourism through natural areas and municipalities of our Region. Besides the existing cycle paths, some routes are interesting to follow, such as the Vias Verdes (Green Routes), former abandoned railroads and the route of Madrid to Santiago de Compostela.

There are also many event companies that offer guided tours by bike in Madrid. Come and take a bike!

Welcome to the Camino de Santiago in Madrid region, an unparalleled experience that seamlessly blends cultural richness, natural splendor, and spirituality in the heart of Spain. Embark on a captivating journey along ancient medieval paths, connecting emblematic Madrilenian towns with the millennia-old spirit of pilgrimage.

While Madrid may be an inland city, its reservoirs, lakes, and rivers offer a wide range of water sports for enjoying nautical tourism in various parts of the region: kayaking, sailing, rowing, rafting, and all kinds of activities organized by the active tourism companies existing in our region.

Northwest of Madrid, the imposing Guadarrama Mountains unfold their beauty, serving as a sanctuary for those seeking outdoor adventure. Its peaks and valleys, accessible a short drive from the capital, offer an incomparable setting for a full range of mountain and snow sports. From hiking and climbing to ski touring and winter mountaineering, the mountains adapt to the skill level of each visitor, offering options for all levels and ages in a protected natural environment.

The region of Madrid is a region of contrasting landscapes, biodiversity and natural spaces of high ecological interest.

39.9% of its surface is protected thanks to a great diversity of ecosystems and habitats (high mountains, pine forests, meadows, pastures and riparian forests). The presence of about 240 species of birds (of the approximately 400 in Spain) with key species such as the Imperial Eagle or the Black Vulture, and the declaration of the Guadarrama National Park, give the region a great potential as a quality ornithological destination.

Discover the natural treasures of the Community of Madrid: A trip through the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park, the Sierra del Rincón, and the Hayedo de Montejo