3 reasons why I already love Madrid

I have been in Madrid for 72 hours and I can tell that this is an incredible city. 

1 The People

As a proud Portuguese, I have always been slightly reluctant toward the Spanish people - the typical neighbour competition. I've been missing out in life. Spanish people are incredibly warm and friendly

2 Public Transport

This might sound as a strange reason as to why you love a country, but it makes all the difference. I certainly loved living in São Paulo, but being in a country with easy, clean, accessible public transport is just perfect. It makes being a tourist all that easier. 

3 The Nightlife 

I'm not one to shy away from going out in a foreign country, and doing so in Madrid proved to be incredible. Every culture has a different way they approach a night out. In the UK we like to get dressed up (arguably the best part) and have a laugh. In Spain, you dance the night away - quite literally. Not only does the night out start much later (3am) but everyone dances, dances and dances... 

Also, don't be surprised if one moment you're dancing to Maroon 5 and then find yourself dancing salsa.