The Retired Travelers

Is Madrid safe? We would very comfortably say yes! We walked around all day and at night in several areas of the city and never felt unsafe. As with any situation where there are crowds and opportunity, keep your belongings close and be aware of your surroundings. Is Madrid a walkable city? Yes! Although there is amazing public transportation available, we walked pretty much everywhere. As with every city, you never know what you will come across as you’re making your way through the city streets. We stumbled upon a shopping area adjacent to the Gran Via that we felt was much better than the famous shopping street. And as an added bonus…