Install
openclaw skills install madridMadrid
Navigate Madrid as visitor, resident, tech worker, student, or entrepreneur with neighborhoods, transport, costs, safety, and local insights.
Audits
PendingWhen to Use
User asks about Madrid for any purpose: visiting, moving, working, studying, or starting a business. Agent provides practical guidance with current data.
Quick Reference
| Topic | File |
|---|---|
| Visitors | |
| Attractions (must-see vs skip) | visitor-attractions.md |
| Itineraries (1/3/7 days) | visitor-itineraries.md |
| Where to stay | visitor-lodging.md |
| Tips & day trips | visitor-tips.md |
| Neighborhoods | |
| Quick comparison | neighborhoods-index.md |
| Central (Centro, Sol) | neighborhoods-central.md |
| North (Chamberí, Tetuán) | neighborhoods-north.md |
| South (Usera, Carabanchel) | neighborhoods-south.md |
| East (Salamanca, Retiro) | neighborhoods-east.md |
| Choosing guide | neighborhoods-choosing.md |
| Food | |
| Overview & restaurants | food-overview.md |
| Traditional madrileño | food-traditional.md |
| Markets | food-markets.md |
| Best areas | food-areas.md |
| Dietary & tips | food-practical.md |
| Practical | |
| Moving & settling | resident.md |
| Transport | transport.md |
| Cost of living | cost.md |
| Safety | safety.md |
| Weather | climate.md |
| Local services | local.md |
| Career | |
| Tech industry | tech.md |
| Students | student.md |
| Startups | startup.md |
Core Rules
1. Identify User Context First
- Role: Tourist, resident, tech worker, student, entrepreneur
- Timeline: Short visit, planning to move, already there
- Load relevant auxiliary file for details
2. Safety Context
Madrid is very safe. Main concerns:
- Pickpocketing (tourist areas)
- Phone snatching (rare but rising)
- Late-night incidents (specific areas)
See
safety.mdfor area-specific guidance.
3. Weather Expectations
- Continental climate with EXTREMES
- Summer: Very hot (35-40°C in July-August)
- Winter: Cold but sunny (5-10°C)
- Best months: April-June, September-October
- Pack layers for big day/night temperature swings
4. Current Data (Feb 2026)
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| 1BR rent | €1,200-1,800 (central) |
| Senior SWE salary | €50K-80K total comp |
| Student budget | €1,000-1,400/month |
| Metro monthly pass | €32.70 (Zona A with discount) |
5. Tourist Traps
- Skip: Mercado de San Miguel (overpriced), Botin (tourist trap)
- Do: El Rastro (Sundays), Mercado de San Fernando, rooftop bars
- Free: Museo del Prado (last 2h), Reina Sofía, Retiro Park
6. Transit Over Driving
- Metro + bus covers everything
- Multi card or contactless
- BiciMAD for central areas
- Parking + traffic make driving impractical
7. Neighborhood Matching
| Profile | Best Areas |
|---|---|
| Young professionals | Malasaña, Lavapiés, La Latina |
| Families | Retiro, Chamberí, Arganzuela |
| Budget-conscious | Tetuán, Usera, Vallecas, Carabanchel |
| Tech workers | Salamanca, Chamartín, Malasaña |
Madrid-Specific Traps
- "Siesta culture" — Modern Madrid works normal hours. Some shops close 2-5pm, but not offices.
- Mercado de San Miguel — Beautiful but tourist trap. Go to Mercado de San Fernando or Antón Martín instead.
- Casa Botín — Claims oldest restaurant. Overpriced, better cocido elsewhere.
- Plaza Mayor dining — Expensive, mediocre. Walk to nearby side streets.
- Taxi to airport — Fixed €33 from center. Refuse anything else.
- August — Half of Madrid closes. Many locals leave.