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InterNations - A Place for Italians in Madrid

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

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 Italian expats, coming from Rome, Napoli, Milan and all regions of Italy.

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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
2,188
Italian members
103
monthly events
3,298
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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What Italian expats love about living in Madrid

As a part of our Expat Insider surveys, we asked tens of thousands of expats to share their experiences of living abroad. Alongside the survey's standard questions, participants told us what they like and dislike about live in their host country. In this article we highlight some interesting and representative comments from Italian expats living in Madrid. Let's take a closer look at what Italians enjoy most in Madrid.

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What makes Madrid attractive is the good professional opportunities available after moving there.
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Another great thing about Madrid is its closeness to nature, which makes it easy to enjoy outdoor activities and escape the city.
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One of the best things about living in Madrid is the welcoming people, who make it easy to feel comfortable and part of the local community. I appreciate that I can be fulfilled with life in here.
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A sunny weather, pleasant climate, and comfortable lifestyle are what I love about Madrid.
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What I appreciate about Madrid is the wide variety of restaurants and cuisines available.
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Now let's see some common negative topics that our Italian members had on their minds:

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What I find frustrating about Madrid is that the city's environmental quality and cleanliness could be much better.
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I don't like dealing with bureaucracy often and it takes too much time and can be inefficient.
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For me, one of the main challenges was the high cost of living, as many things are very expensive.
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It can be difficult to travel to the northern part of the country because of limited public transportation connections.
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Meet fellow Italians 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 Italians in Madrid.

Run 2026 - Week 37
Run 2026 - Week 37
Dear runners, let's run 2026! Don't worry about the pace, the sessions are adapted so that everyone can join and that it is suitable to everyone! As usual, we'll start running 20:10, please send a whatsapp in case you're late or can't attend so we know we should not wait for you. Of course we'll
Dear runners, let's run 2026! Don't worry about the pace, the sessions are adapted so that everyone can join and that it is suitable to everyone! As usual, we'll start running 20:10, please send a whatsapp in case you're late or can't attend so we know we should not wait for you. Of course we'll
LMP: Back to School
LMP: Back to School
August is over and, with it, holidays for most of us. So what's the best we could do to fight that feeling? Yes, you got it right: meet some friends, share some drinks and food and tell each others how did you enjoy your holidays. Looking forward to seeing you!
August is over and, with it, holidays for most of us. So what's the best we could do to fight that feeling? Yes, you got it right: meet some friends, share some drinks and food and tell each others how did you enjoy your holidays. Looking forward to seeing you!
InterNations Madrid | Afterwork Event @ Florida Park
InterNations Madrid | Afterwork Event @ Florida Park
See you this Wednesday at our Afterwork Event at Florida Park, located in the beautiful Retiro Park in Madrid! We meet at the terrace of LOS KIOSKOS! Connect with expats and globally minded people from around the world. Make new friends, expand your network, and enjoy the best of life in Madrid! N
See you this Wednesday at our Afterwork Event at Florida Park, located in the beautiful Retiro Park in Madrid! We meet at the terrace of LOS KIOSKOS! Connect with expats and globally minded people from around the world. Make new friends, expand your network, and enjoy the best of life in Madrid! N
InterNations Madrid | "Good Bye Summer" @ Club Financiero Génova
IMPORTANT: This is an exclusive event for InterNations Premium/ Albatross members. Basic members and non-members do not have access. If you are currently a Basic member and would like to attend, please upgrade to an Premium/ Albatross membership in advance: (https://support.internations.org/hc/en-us
IMPORTANT: This is an exclusive event for InterNations Premium/ Albatross members. Basic members and non-members do not have access. If you are currently a Basic member and would like to attend, please upgrade to an Premium/ Albatross membership in advance: (https://support.internations.org/hc/en-us

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Why Italian 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 Italian 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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Italian Expats in Madrid Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Italian 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 Italian expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Italian expats in Madrid.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Madrid to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Italians 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 Italian 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 Italy in your local community as well as Italians in Spain nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Italians living in Madrid!

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