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InterNations - A Place for Canadians in Madrid

Hello to all of our Canadians in Madrid! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Canadian expats in Madrid? Are you looking for advice from other Canadians, e.g. which bars in Madrid will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for maple pancakes?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Madrid. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of Canadian expats, coming from Ottawa, Vancouver, Montreal and all regions of Canada.

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Jacques Paillard

Jacques Paillard

At the InterNations Events, I didn't only enjoy dancing the night away at some great venues, but I also got to know some great friends.

Katharina Berbner

Katharina Berbner

Thanks to InterNations, I found a good language school for expats to take intensive classes in Spanish and socialize a bit more.

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An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Why you'll love InterNations in Madrid

61,764
members in Madrid
444
Canadian members
103
monthly events
3,298
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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What Canadians love about living in Madrid

We asked tens of thousands of expats about their experiences of living abroad as part of our Expat Insider surveys. In addition to answering our standard questions, participants shared what they liked or disliked about life in their host country. Here, we selected some of the most interesting and representative comments from Canadians living in Madrid. We have grouped the quotes into positive and negative experiences - starting with the things they enjoy most about the city.

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What I love about Madrid is its rich and interesting culture, with a wide variety of landscapes and places of interest. Living in Madrid you get all benefits of large European capital, easy access to nature, and getting out of the city.
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What I appreciate about Madrid is its central location in Europe, which makes travelling to other countries convenient.
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Affordable cost of living is what I really value the most in Madrid. Also the weather is fantastic during the year.
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Madrid is such an enjoyable place to live in, that life here feels comfortable, fulfilling, and easy-going.
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Now let's move to negative reviews of expat life in Madrid

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What I dislike most about Madrid is the terrible bureaucracy, which can make everyday administrative tasks very difficult.
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What bothers me about living in Madrid is the dog waste left on the sidewalks which makes some streets unpleasant.
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Another difficulty that I find frustrating is the poor quality of the education system at primary, secondary, and university levels.
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Meet fellow Canadians at our events in Madrid

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Canadians in Madrid.

InterNations Madrid Football Game N478
InterNations Madrid Football Game N478
Dear Football Players, If you are in Madrid and willing to play some football, this Saturday we'll have our weekly InterNations Madrid Football game! We have players with different skills, levels and ages, so don't hesitate to join! We have 2 hours available, so depending on the number of attende
Dear Football Players, If you are in Madrid and willing to play some football, this Saturday we'll have our weekly InterNations Madrid Football game! We have players with different skills, levels and ages, so don't hesitate to join! We have 2 hours available, so depending on the number of attende
InterNations Madrid | Afterwork Event @ Florida Park
See you next Wednesday at our Afterwork Event at Florida Park, located in the beautiful Retiro Park in Madrid! We meet at LA GALERIA , with access to the terrace of LOS KIOSKOS! Connect with expats and globally minded people from around the world. Make new friends, expand your network, and enjoy th
See you next Wednesday at our Afterwork Event at Florida Park, located in the beautiful Retiro Park in Madrid! We meet at LA GALERIA , with access to the terrace of LOS KIOSKOS! Connect with expats and globally minded people from around the world. Make new friends, expand your network, and enjoy th

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Why Canadian expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Canadian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Opera and Classical Music Group
Opera and Classical Music Group
Fun&Friends Group
Fun&Friends Group
Electronic Music Group
Electronic Music Group
Wellness and Mindfulness Group
Wellness and Mindfulness Group

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Canadian Expats in Madrid Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Canadian expats in Madrid exchange experiences and tips to support each other. Spain's capital, named "Mayrit" - the "Giver Of Life"- by the Arabic conquerors , can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know Madrid’s Canadian expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Canadian expats in Madrid.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Madrid to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Canadians in Madrid at Our Events

Our community in Madrid is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Madrid’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other Canadian expats to explore the amazing beaches of the Costa del Sol and Costa de la Luz. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Canada in your local community as well as Canadians in Spain nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Canadians living in Madrid!

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