I have really enjoyed my time in Madrid around New Year's time. The weather was brilliant like in the spring, the people were friendly and talkative, the cafe bars were cosy, there were a lot of things to do, see and visit starting from impressive museums to relaxing parks. In addition, the home of Mercedes was modern, light, cosy, clean and well equipped, perfect for a week or even more to stay or live, I have felt myself at home, especially in the kitchen. The apartment was very close to the city center, not far from the parks, museums or the busy downtown with full of people and beautiful lights all round. I suppose that this period of the year is the best to visit Madrid, I am going back for sure!