On October 31, World Cities Day is celebrated, a day that advocates the sustainable growth of cities around the world.   

International Cities Day is celebrated every October 31, focused on making sustainable construction possible. As we are good travelers, from Elba Hotels we dedicate this post to talk about this day and, by the way, we invite you to visit Madrid, the city where our headquarters are located.

The theme of World Cities Day changes every year, focusing this 2019 on “innovations and a better life for future generations”. Currently more than half of the population lives in cities, a number which is expected to double in 2050. Therefore, it is necessary to take into account urbanization to ensure sustainable growth and future.

Get to know Madrid with Elba Hotels

That said, today we will talk about an emblematic city, Madrid. Full of life, the capital of Spain is a destination that no traveler can miss due to its enormous attractions.

Its excellent subway network allows easy mobility, so there is no excuse to walk the streets of the Madrid of the Austrias, La Latina or Malasaña in the morning, see one of the many excellent musicals in the afternoon, and put the final touch to a day of "tourism" with a drink on the roofs of the city. In this way, you will find a new meaning to the phrase “from Madrid to heaven”.

Madrid also stands out for its museums, the Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza and Reina Sofía being mandatory stops. For lovers of good food, the gastronomic offer is endless and you can be surprised with the best Spanish omelette or modern fusion dishes.

Where can you stay? At Elba Madrid Alcala, of course. Only 15 minutes by subway from the center and the airport, this establishment offers comfortable rooms and excellent services - among which we can not resist mentioning its copious and varied buffet breakfast - for a perfect visit.