The Mutua Madrid Open is one of the biggest tennis events in the world — and it happens right here in Madrid every spring. The 2026 edition runs April 20 to May 3 at the stunning Caja Magica, with defending champions Casper Ruud and Aryna Sabalenka returning alongside Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff. This complete local guide covers everything: dates, tickets from 24eu, how to get there by metro, what to do nearby, and insider tips from someone who has been there many times.

Madrid transportation 2026: metro, bus, airport, BiciMAD bikes. Tickets, passes, trains. €1.50-2/ride. 300+ metro stations. Complete essential guide!

Best Madrid terraces 2026: outdoor dining & drinking by neighborhood. La Latina, Retiro, Plaza Olavide. Spring-fall guide. Different from rooftops!

Madrid food guide 2026: Complete tapas, markets (San Miguel, Vallehermoso), churros, Botín, cocido. Neighborhoods, budget tips, eating schedule. Ultimate!

Discover the 5 best day trips from Madrid for 2026. Compare Toledo, Segovia, and El Escorial with updated train times, prices, and local tips to maximize your visit.

Ávila day trip from Madrid 2026: 1.5h train, €12-25. Medieval walls UNESCO site, Cuatro Postes viewpoint, chuletón steak. Complete guide + itinerary!

Madrid Book Fair (Feria del Libro) 2026: May 29-June 14, Retiro Park. 350+ booths, 1,500 author signings, FREE entry. Guide: dates, authors, tips!

Madrid Centro (Sol): Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Gran Vía, Kilometre Zero. Tourist heart, Royal Palace 10-min walk. Complete guide: eat, stay, explore!

Madrid Wax Museum (Museo de Cera): 450+ wax figures, Plaza Colón location. €19 entry, celebrities, history, horror. Plus nearby Archaeological Museum, Retiro!

Madrid nightlife guide 18-35: Teatro Kapital (7 floors!), Malasaña indie bars, Chueca LGBTQ+ scene, late schedule, dress codes. Best clubs, bars, party tips!