business in madrid

Royal Tobacco Factory Description

(Local Name: Real Fábrica de Tabacos) Near the Iglesia de San Cayetano is the Real Fábrica de Tabacos, built in 1790. This was one of the earliest industrial establishments in Madrid, employing 800 women and foMercado Puerta de Toledo Description



Mercado Puerta de Toledo Description

A surface area of 19,000sq.m/205,000sq.ft houses 155 exclusive shops and galleries, and also provides space for exhibitions, conferences and cultural events.
Hobbies & Activities category: Convention, exhibition center; Market, shopping area
'Rastro quarter.


Galeria del Prado Description

Another shopping center is the Galería del Prado on the Plaza de las Cortes 7 with 38 shops offering exclusive goods.


Madrid 2 Description

(Local Name: La Vaguada) This is the largest shopping centere in the city. A glass construction of futuristic appearance in the district of El Pilar in the north of Madrid, it encloses a selling area containing 350 shops (including two department stores) in which all conceivable consumer needs are catered for.

Jumbo 24 Description
This 24-hour shopping center lies in the north of Madrid, at Avda. Pío XII, 2, near Chamartín Station. A complete range of food and household goods are available.


Second of May Square Description

(Local Name: Plaza del Dos de Mayo) The Plaza del Dos de Mayo is the heart of the Barrio de Maravillas, a typical quarter of Madrid bounded by Calles Hortaleza, San Bernardo, Carranza and Sagasta. Its central point was originally the Church of the Virgen de las Maravillas in Calle de la Palma.In and around the square numerous bars and cafes, mainly patronized by the younger generation. From literary cafes such as the Commercial in the Plaza de Bilbao, the Cafe de Ruiz in Calle Ruiz and El Parnasillo in Calle San Andrés to modern establishments including the Art Deco cafe El Sol de Mayo and the avant-garde Vià Láctea, every style is represented and every taste is catered for. In summer the pavement cafes round the square are busy until late at night, patronized by local people and evening strollers.