Pta. Atocha - Almudena Grandes, Spain

The location of the station is very convenient, right in the center of Madrid close to popular attractions such as the Prado Museum. It is easy to reach it by public transport, the metro being one of the top options. The closest to the Puerta de Atocha metro station is called Estacion del Arte (which is part of the light blue line 1), it takes about 3-5 minutes on foot to walk to the station from the metro exit.

Apart from the standard things you'd expect to find inside a modern train station (such as waiting areas, WCs, ticket desks, cafes, etc), as mentioned previously, the Madrid Atocha tropical garden is among the most interesting places in Puerta Atocha. You may use one of the intuitive Madrid station maps placed inside to allocate the place you are searching for. Also, outside the station, there is an important memorial, erected in memory of the victims of the 2004 Madrid attacks.

It is possible to stow your baggage in lockers of several sizes at the station's left luggage areas, so-called "consignas", for a small fee. You can find one near the boarding platforms opposite the central area with the garden, for instance.

It is possible to reach Madrid's main airport, called Madrid Barajas Adolfo Suarez, by taking a fast Metro Ligero train from Puerta de Atocha. The duration of the trip is approximately 25 minutes, and the train arrives near the fourth airport terminal.