- Airport to venue:
- From Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD), take public transport to Palacio Vistalegre. Metro Line 5 serves the Vista Alegre, Oporto, and Carabanchel stations, all a short walk from the venue.
- Kosher food:
- Madrid has several kosher restaurants, many located in the Trafalgar neighborhood near the synagogue, such as Kosher Rimmon Pizzeria (dairy) and various meat options. Barganzo, a hummusia, is in the Chueca area. Gourmet Kosher offers Shabbat meals and catering.
- Chabad:
- Chabad of Central Madrid has a center near Gran Via in the Chueca neighborhood, offering Shabbat meals and other activities. You can contact them via WhatsApp for inquiries.
- At the venue:
- Small hand-held clutches (4.5" x 6.5") or small flat backpacks (max A4 size) are permitted. Prohibited items include large bags, professional cameras, laptops, drones, electric scooters, glass/metal containers, and alcoholic beverages. One small packaged snack and one 50cl plastic drink bottle without a cap are allowed per person. Minors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Safety:
- Madrid is generally safe with low violent crime rates. However, petty crime, especially pickpocketing, is common in crowded tourist areas and on the metro; it is advisable to keep passports in your hotel safe.
