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  • Calle Caravaca Centro Madrid 28012 Retail for sale

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    Retail for sale at Calle Caravaca, Centro, Madrid, 28012 with building, wood, flooring, floor, ceiling fan, hardwood, hall, ceiling, house and laminate flooring around
    3 months ago
    47 m2
    |
    Floor Ground
    130,000 €
    |
    2,766 €/m2
    Retail unit for sale
    • Good location
    • Excellent communications
    • Lots of possibilities

    Commercial space located on the ground floor of a residential building, on Caravaca street, in an area of high demand in the Lavapiés neighborhood. The property is located a few minutes from several bus stops and metro stations (line 3).

    It has an area of 47 m2 distributed in an open area, warehouse and a toilet.

    It has two entrances, the main one from the street and the other from inside the portal (corrala type). In addition, it has a window facing the interior patio

    • Security locks
    • Toilets
    • Warehouse
    • High ceilings
    • On the street
    • Bus stop
    • Public Transportation
    • Natural Light - Good
    • Metro station
  • Calle Atocha Centro Madrid 28012 Retail for sale

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    Retail for sale at Calle Atocha, Centro, Madrid, 28012 with window, building, property, infrastructure, neighbourhood, line, wall, facade, city and road around
    3 months ago
    119 m2
    |
    Floor Ground
    335,000 €
    |
    2,815 €/m2
    Retail unit for sale
    • Central and busy area
    • Good communications
    • Lots of possibilities

    Commercial space easy to adapt to a tourist apartment or apartment, all the floors could be used.

    It has an area of 119 m2 distributed in several heights. It has an equipped kitchen, toilet and hot and cold air conditioning.

    The property is located on Atocha Street, a few meters from the Plaza Mayor in a very commercial and tourist area.

    • Toilets
    • Warehouse
    • Full equiped Kitchen
    • Stairs
    • On the street
    • At several heights
    • Hot/cold air conditioning
    • Elevator
    • Bus stop
    • Public Transportation
    • Natural Light - Good
    • Metro station
  • Zona Cortes Centro Madrid 28014 Retail for sale

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    Retail for sale & for rent at Zona Cortes, Centro, Madrid, 28014 with car, building, motorcycle, window, infrastructure, architecture, urban design, vehicle, condominium and road surface around
    3 months ago
    380 m2
    |
    Floor Ground
    2,350,000 €
    |
    6,184 €/m2
    Retail unit for sale
    • Privileged
    • Busy area
    • Excellent communications

    Commercial premises located in Plaza de Las Cortes, a step away from the Congress of Deputies, in an area of great pedestrian traffic and tourist influx, in the heart of Madrid.

    It is a premises with a total area of 380 m2 distributed in heights. It consists of an open plan room with bar, restaurant area, equipped kitchen, storage rooms and toilets.

    Premises on a regular basis and with plenty of natural light. It has a smoke outlet and the possibility of installing a terrace from 10:00 to 02:

    • Smoke extractor
    • Toilets
    • Warehouse
    • High ceilings
    • Full equiped Kitchen
    • Bar
    • Earthenware
    • Corner located
    • On the street
    • Terrace
    • Showcase
    • Hot/cold air conditioning
    • Operating license
    • Elevator
    • Bus stop
    • Public Transportation
    • Natural Light - Good
    • Metro station
  • Calle Águila Centro Madrid 28005 Retail for sale

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    Retail for sale at Calle Águila, Centro, Madrid, 28005 with wheel, car, tire, land vehicle, vehicle, building, window, vehicle registration plate, motor vehicle and sky around
    3 months ago
    118 m2
    |
    Floor Ground
    350,000 €
    |
    2,966 €/m2
    Retail unit for sale
    • Great location
    • Ideal for inverter
    • Spacious and bright premises

    Magnificent commercial premises in the Centro district and comprises part of Madrid de los Austrias. Having all the necessary services. Next to the Puerta de Toledo, the garden of the vistilles or the Gran Vía de San Francisco street and a stone's throw from the Basilica of San Francisco el Grande, the Royal Palace, the Almudena cathedral or the Plaza Mayor, among others.

    It is a local at the foot of the street of 118 m2 with double access (from the street and from the portal).

    The space has hig

    • Toilets
    • High ceilings
    • Wood
    • On the street
    • Showcase
    • Air Conditioning
    • Heating
    • Bus stop
    • Public Transportation
    • Natural Light - Good
    • Metro station
  • Zona Centro Centro Madrid 28012 Retail for sale

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    Retail for sale at Zona Centro, Centro, Madrid, 28012 with fixture, door, gas, facade, retail, building, font, electric blue, advertising and logo around
    3 months ago
    20 m2
    |
    Floor Ground
    179,990 €
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    9,000 €/m2
    Retail unit for sale in a shopping center
    • Investment opportunity in profitability
    • Central location
    • Very commercial and busy area

    Commercial premises at street level.

    It is a great investment opportunity in a central area of Madrid.

    It has a tenant, so it is a sale in profitability with demonstrable return. Currently the state's lotteries and betting activity is being developed.

    It is worth noting its privileged location, and its busy pedestrian traffic.

    The place is located in Doctor Cortezo, this being the street that connects the emblematic Plaza Tirso de Molina with Plaza Jacinto Benavente. It is also a few meters from

    • Toilets
    • Warehouse
    • Alarm
    • Stairs
    • On the street
    • At several heights
    • Showcase
    • Bus stop
    • Natural Light - Good
    • Public Transportation
    • In profitability
  • Calle Ribera de Curtidores, 29 Centro Madrid 28005 Retail for sale

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    Retail for sale at Calle Ribera de Curtidores, 29, Centro, Madrid, 28005 with car, building, property, window, sky, azure, infrastructure, urban design, neighbourhood and condominium around
    3 months ago
    80 m2
    |
    Floor Ground
    320,000 €
    |
    4,000 €/m2
    Retail unit for sale in a shopping center
    • Local for art gallery or antique shop
    • Recently Refurbished
    • Central location

    Commercial premises of 80 m2 in Madrid and central street of la Ribera de Curtidores within the Galerias Piquer, well known antiques shopping center in Madrid and the largest antiques center in Spain. The surface is located on the ground floor of the complex and is distributed on a single diaphanous and square floor with two columns in the center. It has a height of 4.5 meters and has been recently renovated with stoneware floor, paint and new electrical installation.

    It enjoys a very good loca

    • Earthenware
    • On the street
    • Showcase
    • Parking
    • Public Transportation
    • Bus stop
    • Natural Light - Good
  • Calle Colegiata, 4 Centro Madrid 28012 Retail for sale

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    Retail for sale at Calle Colegiata, 4, Centro, Madrid, 28012 with building, facade, city, font, window, house, road, flowerpot, sidewalk and retail around
    3 months ago
    54 m2
    |
    Floor Ground
    230,000 €
    |
    4,259 €/m2
    Retail unit for sale
    • Good state of conservation
    • Very versatile space
    • Well connected by public transport

    Commercial premises located on Calle Colegiata, Barrio Embajadores. It is currently rented and is available in profitability.

    The premises have 54 m2 distributed on a ground floor with direct access at street level. The last activity developed in the building has been a clothing store, but it has also been used as a bar, which shows the versatility of the place.

    It has marble and wooden floors and has a toilet.

    • Toilets
    • Warehouse
    • Floating floors
    • Marble
    • Showcase
    • Public Transportation
    • Natural Light - Good
    • Court yard
    • In profitability
  • Mercado de la Cebada, Plaza Cebada, 17 Centro Madrid 28005 Retail for sale

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    Retail for sale at Mercado de la Cebada, Plaza Cebada, 17, Centro, Madrid, 28005 with sky, cloud, tire, wheel, tree, building, road surface, vehicle, urban design and asphalt around
    3 months ago
    24 m2
    |
    Floor 1
    Price upon request
    Retail unit for sale in a shopping center
    • High tourist and pedestrian affluence
    • Lots of possibilities
    • High visibility

    Commercial stand for rent located in the market of Plaza de la Cebada, in Madrid, next to the metro station La Latina (line 5). This is an emblematic market with toilets and air conditioning (cold).

    It has an area of 24 m2 and was previously a fruit and vegetable stand (has a license in force for this activity)

    One month's bail is requested.

    • Toilets
    • Stairs
    • Metro station
    • Bus stop
    • Air Conditioning
    • Hot/cold air conditioning
    • Operating license
    • Fire detection system
    • Natural Light - Good
  • Calle Ribera de los Curtidores, 26 Centro Madrid 28005 Retail for sale

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    Retail for sale at Calle Ribera de los Curtidores, 26, Centro, Madrid, 28005 with window, building, fixture, wood, shade, interior design, floor, flooring, tree and tints and shades around
    3 months ago
    140 m2
    |
    Floor Ground
    410,000 €
    |
    2,929 €/m2
    Retail unit for sale
    • Ideal for any commercial activity
    • In a highly visible area
    • Communicated by Metro Puerta de Toledo

    Available commercial premises of 140 m2 of surface, distributed over three floors: basement of 60 m2, street floor of another 60 m2 and first floor of 20 m2. It is currently in its original state, having all the connections necessary to implement any type of commercial activity.

    Located in the Ribera de Curtidores, one of the main roads in the center of Madrid, almost at the confluence with the Ronda de Toledo, it has an influx of both pedestrian and road traffic. In addition, it has good commu

    • Without covering
    • On the street
    • At several heights
    • Heating
    • Natural lighting
    • Video intercom
    • Bus stop
    • Public Transportation
    • Metro station
    • Retail space in original condition
    • In profitability
  • Calle Ballesta Centro Madrid 28004 Retail for sale

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    Retail for sale at Calle Ballesta, Centro, Madrid, 28004 with sky, building, window, road surface, cloud, urban design, thoroughfare, alley, city and road around
    3 months ago
    214 m2
    |
    Floor Ground
    580,000 €
    |
    2,710 €/m2
    Retail unit for sale
    • High pedestrian traffic zone
    • Versatile property with possibilities
    • Possibility to enter through the portal

    Commercial space in the center of Madrid. Incredible opportunity to reform 214 m2 premises on the ground floor and about 50 m2 of warehouse in the basement.

    This property has an unbeatable location and versatility, both for setting up a business and also for the possibility of changing its use to residential use.

    The place is completely open plan, with the possibility of installing a smoke outlet and with access to the interior patio of the property. In addition, there is a possibility that

    • Smoke extractor
    • Toilets
    • Warehouse
    • On the street
    • Showcase
    • Elevator
    • Natural lighting
    • Bus stop
    • Public Transportation
    • Metro station
  • Calle Amaniel, 6 Centro Madrid 28015 Retail for sale

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    Retail for sale & for rent at Calle Amaniel, 6, Centro, Madrid, 28015 with window, road surface, yellow, wood, beige, sidewalk, urban design, building, facade and flooring around
    3 months ago
    135 m2
    |
    Floor Ground
    300,000 €
    |
    2,222 €/m2
    Retail unit for sale
    • Great central location
    • Very bright premises
    • Very versatile space

    Commercial premises on Calle Amaniel, located in a consolidated residential area, very close to all kinds of services and public transport.

    It has an area of 135 m2 distributed in street floor and basement.

    It is located to adapt to the new activity to be developed, being a totally versatile space.

    It has very high ceilings, two exterior windows and entrance from the portal.

    • Security locks
    • Toilets
    • Warehouse
    • High ceilings
    • At several heights
    • Elevator
    • Bus stop
    • Public Transportation
    • Natural Light - Good
  • Calle Santiago Centro Madrid 28013 Retail for sale

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    Retail for sale at Calle Santiago, Centro, Madrid, 28013 with door, window, container, building, daytime, blue, fixture, infrastructure, road surface and house around
    3 months ago
    70 m2
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    Floor Ground
    450,000 €
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    6,429 €/m2
    Retail unit for sale
    • Very versatile premises
    • Consolidated zone
    • Well communicated

    Commercial premises of 70 m2, at street level and located on the first floor of a residential building located in the area of Madrid de los Austrias, very close to the Plaza Mayor.

    It has 3.7 linear meters of facade, a maximum clear height of 3 meters, vinyl floors, showcase that brings light to the interior, as well as security locks and toilets.

    It is a very versatile local, which can accommodate almost any type of commercial activity or business, and whose last activity in operation has been

    • Security locks
    • Toilets
    • High ceilings
    • Linoleum
    • Facade lineal meters
    • On the street
    • Showcase
    • Load/unload area
    • Bus stop
    • Public Transportation
    • Natural Light - Good
    • Metro station
    • In profitability
  • Calle Mayor Centro Madrid 28013 Retail for sale

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    Retail for sale at Calle Mayor, Centro, Madrid, 28013 with building, sky, daytime, window, infrastructure, road surface, urban design, street light, neighbourhood and thoroughfare around
    3 months ago
    106 m2
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    Floor Ground
    800,000 €
    |
    7,547 €/m2
    Retail unit for sale
    • The sale is urgent
    • Great commercial location
    • Very versatile premises

    Commercial space of 106 m2, located at street level and located on the ground floor of a residential building located in the Madrid de los Austrias area, very close to the Plaza Mayor.

    It has a business in operation and sells at a profit.

    It has a basement of approximately 25 m2. It has 3.39 linear meters of façade, a maximum free height of 3.5 meters, ceramic floors, open access that provides light to the interior, as well as security locks, alarm, air conditioning with a cold and heat pump and

    • Toilets
    • Integral lighting
    • Warehouse
    • High ceilings
    • Ceramic
    • Climate control
    • Elevator
    • Bus stop
    • Public Transportation
    • In profitability
  • Calle Ángel, 16 Centro Madrid 28005 Retail for sale

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    Retail for sale at Calle Ángel, 16, Centro, Madrid, 28005 with building, door, fixture, wood, brick, rectangle, font, tints and shades, facade and brickwork around
    3 months ago
    228 m2
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    Floor Ground
    675,000 €
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    2,961 €/m2
    Retail unit for sale
    • Definitive hospitality license
    • Well connected by public transport
    • Large space

    Local located in the neighborhood of Palacio, Centro district.

    It is a space that has 228 m2 distributed on the same ground floor with direct access at street level. It has a definitive hospitality license, smoke outlet, possibility of leaving the open space, 2 toilets, all smoke exit permits, license and schedules, security lock, fluorescent lighting, air conditioning, heating, fire system, renewed electrical installation and water, electricity and gas supplies.

    The last activity carried out

    • Smoke extractor
    • Security locks
    • Toilets
    • Full equiped Kitchen
    • Bar
    • On the street
    • Operating license
    • Public Transportation
    • Fire detection system
    • Natural Light - Good
  • Galería Comercial La Paloma, Calle Toledo, 109 Centro Madrid 28005 Retail for sale

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    Retail for sale at Galería Comercial La Paloma, Calle Toledo, 109, Centro, Madrid, 28005 with luggage & bags, building, gas, machine, tire, retail, facade, automotive tire, composite material and service around
    3 months ago
    13 m2
    |
    Floor Ground
    68,000 €
    |
    5,231 €/m2
    Retail unit for sale
    • Located in a commercial area
    • Next to access to large supermarket
    • Busy area

    Commercial space currently rented and located just outside a supermarket, inside a renovated shopping gallery.

    It is located on Toledo Street in an area with a lot of activity and movement of people, with all the services around you, metro, bus, library, university, etc.

    The gallery has access to people with reduced mobility, with the possibility of opening every day, including Sundays, as the supermarket is open from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

    • Security locks
    • Heating
    • Elevator
    • Video intercom
    • Public Transportation
    • Metro station
    • Commercial stand
    • Bus stop
    • Renovated
    • In profitability
  • Calle Segovia, 17 Centro Madrid 28005 Retail for sale

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    Retail for sale at Calle Segovia, 17, Centro, Madrid, 28005 with car, window, building, wheel, tire, land vehicle, vehicle, property, infrastructure and motor vehicle around
    3 months ago
    70 m2
    |
    Floor Ground
    400,000 €
    |
    5,714 €/m2
    Retail unit for sale
    • Restaurant in profitability in full operation
    • Great location
    • Conditioned and equipped surface

    The space has an area of 70 m2 on the street floor, being in excellent condition and with smoke outlet.

    It is perfectly conditioned and equipped, with all walls and ceilings in rustic exposed brick. The place has been designed as a restaurant business in the most traditional Madrid.

    In business, it remains fully operational, within a well-established residential and commercial environment with large pedestrian and road traffic. It also has very good communications by public transport and close

    • Smoke extractor
    • Security locks
    • Toilets
    • Warehouse
    • High ceilings
    • Full equiped Kitchen
    • Bar
    • On the street
    • In profitability
  • Calle San Simón Centro Madrid 28012 Retail for sale

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    Retail for sale at Calle San Simón, Centro, Madrid, 28012 with car, building, window, azure, vehicle, road surface, mode of transport, vehicle registration plate, asphalt and wall around
    3 months ago
    107 m2
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    Floor Ground
    409,000 €
    |
    3,822 €/m2
    Retail unit for sale
    • Local in profitability
    • Great central location
    • Very bright space

    Commercial space for rent on San Simón street, in the Tirso de Molina area, a few meters from the square.

    This is a fantastic space that has a renovated area of 107 m2. It is ideal for gallery owners, photography, design and workshops of all kinds, as it is very bright. With two completely renovated floors and 107 m2, this property is a unique investment opportunity. It is in a very commercial and busy area. Currently rented and located at street level, it offers immediate profitability.

    Don'

    • Security locks
    • Toilets
    • Integral lighting
    • Warehouse
    • High ceilings
    • Floorboards
    • Air Conditioning
    • Elevator
    • Bus stop
    • Public Transportation
    • Natural Light - Good
  • Zona Centro Centro Madrid 28004 Retail for sale

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    Retail for sale & for rent at Zona Centro, Centro, Madrid, 28004 with motorcycle, wheel, building, tire, automotive tire, automotive lighting, vehicle, road surface, motor vehicle and fender around
    3 months ago
    303 m2
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    Floor Ground
    985,000 €
    |
    3,251 €/m2
    Retail unit for sale
    • Unbeatable location
    • Property with half-completed work
    • Investment Opportunity

    Spectacular commercial space located in the center of Madrid, in the Chueca area, fully consolidated and surrounded by all kinds of services, where shops, restaurants, bars, etc. coexist. It is well connected by public transport thanks to the proximity to different urban bus lines and metro stations.

    The premises have a total area of 303 m2 per register and is located on the street level. The place has double access from the street with a large gate. It is currently unoccupied and raw with a hal

    • Security locks
    • On the street
    • Heating
    • Elevator
    • Natural lighting
    • Public Transportation
  • Calle Cañizares, 2 Centro Madrid 28012 Retail for sale

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    Retail for sale at Calle Cañizares, 2, Centro, Madrid, 28012 with door, car, building, automotive parking light, tire, wheel, window, vehicle, motor vehicle and vehicle door around
    3 months ago
    81 m2
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    Floor Ground
    Price upon request
    Retail unit for sale
    • Excellent state of conservation
    • Busy area
    • Latest office activity at street level

    Commercial space located on Cañizares Street, in one of the busiest neighborhoods in Madrid.

    Ideal for starting a new business, in one of the best-known streets in the neighborhood.

    The premises have approximately 81 m2 distributed on a ground floor with direct access at street level. It has a very large shop window and is divided into approximately 3 rooms, and another two subsequent rooms after a small step, as well as a bathroom. Air conditioning in all rooms.

    Unbeatable location for any t

    • Toilets
    • Warehouse
    • Floorboards
    • Showcase
    • Air Conditioning
    • Heating
    • Video intercom
    • Bus stop
    • Public Transportation
    • Renovated
  • Calle Barquillo, 30 Centro Madrid 28004 Retail for sale

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    Retail for sale at Calle Barquillo, 30, Centro, Madrid, 28004 with door, window, building, fixture, facade, font, city, mixed-use, retail and commercial building around
    3 months ago
    261 m2
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    Floor Ground
    2,100,000 €
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    8,040 €/m2
    Retail unit for sale
    • Great place in ZPA area (without new licenses)
    • Elevated pedestrian crossing area
    • Well connected by public transport

    Great commercial space available for sale located in the Centro district, on one of the busiest streets in Madrid.

    It has a constructed area of 261.20 m2 distributed in three registry properties of 35, 75.20 and 151 m2 respectively plus two private interior patios of 11 m2 in total.

    Its previous use was a restaurant and it has a smoke outlet, as well as a definitive restaurant license.

    It enjoys a lot of interior light thanks to its window and glazed access door, which also favors the visual imp

    • Smoke extractor
    • Toilets
    • Full equiped Kitchen
    • Bar
    • Showcase
    • Operating license
    • Energy certification
    • Natural lighting
    • Public Transportation
    • Court yard
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Centro

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Centro

Prices and m2 available of retail for sale in Centro

Euros/m2MinAvg.Maxavailable m2
Centro1,0754,58950,00032,024
City of Madrid2622,62950,000328,761
Salamanca8184,60218,10024,048
Moncloa - Aravaca9093,44130,95011,978
Chamberí4293,37818,14723,642
Retiro7543,0429,37512,975
Chamartín9702,9799,30121,725
Barajas4692,6597,8672,195
Tetuán2622,6169,93632,207
Arganzuela8602,2738,47818,857
Hortaleza6672,2345,6824,792
Fuencarral - El Pardo6132,11512,50016,219
Moratalaz5122,0567,9335,183
Ciudad Lineal4001,81010,00028,762
Vicálvaro4901,8025,4386,023
La Latina3581,73810,71411,542
San Blas - Canillejas2961,6315,75614,425
Villa de Vallecas7001,6093,6987,073
Carabanchel3381,3136,00025,862
Usera4001,2763,8627,224
Puente de Vallecas4291,1904,16713,188
Villaverde3337683,0958,819

Featured areas for business premises rental and sales in Centro

In addition to being a tourist attraction, the Central District is also one of the main shopping centres, with the Preciados - Sol - Gran Via axis as the main area. It has an array of shops, leisure facilities and restaurants at different points around the district, some of which are available for rent or sale.

The most relevant streets are Calle Carmen, Calle Preciados, Calle Mayor and Calle Arenal, which are mostly pedestrianised and home to retail stores of all kinds. Some of the most noteworthy stores are: La Central, El Corte Inglés, Apple Store and La Mallorquina, just to name some. In the streets near Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace there are some shops dating back over a hundred years, selling religious items, coins, stamps, etc. La Botica de la Reina Madre, Librería San Ginés and El Corte Militar, are just some of them.

The emblematic Calle Gran Vía is also home to many retail stores, including Loewe, Primark, Adidas, New Balance, Real Madrid Official Store, Atlético de Madrid Store, Lacoste…

In the Chueca - Fuencarral - Malasaña - Conde Duque area there are many shoe shops, clothes stores,boutiquesby new designers and a wide range of bars and restaurants in the most notable streets, namely: Calle Augusto Figueroa, Calle Hortaleza, Calle Fuencarral, Conde Duque and some streets in Malasaña. Some of the more well-known stores in the area are: Muji, Calvin Klein, Puma, Dolores Promesas, Desigual y Decathlon, Sportivo, Duke, Juguetrónica, etc.

In Las Salesas there are also a number of small fashion, footwear and accessories retail stores. Ailanto, Maggie Shop, Despacio Concept Store, Gion, Lumas, Cacto Cacto, Sagon, and others have established in this area.

In Barrio de Las Letras the main shopping streets are Calle Atocha, Calle Huertas and Calle Cervantes. Some of the shops in this area are Pardo Family, Real Fábrica Española, Andrés Gallardo, Tununtunumba…

In Lavapiés - Embajadores - Rastro there are several specialist and traditional retailers, antique shops, electronics, etc. Moreover, because of the mixed cultures in this area, there are stores that sell imported products. Lou & Hernández, Bajo el Volcán, El 8, La Tapicera, El Transformista and La Recova, are just some of the shops in this area.

Demographic, economic and property data in Centro

Nº inhabitants by age range in Centro
# InhabitantsTotal< 1616-64> 64
Men69,1305,63653,9729,522
Women68,2565,45648,41914,381
Total137,38611,092102,39123,903
Population density26,354.502,127.7619,641.474,585.27
Average age of inhabitants in Centro
Age (Avg.)Years
Total44.10
Men42.49
Women45.73
Nº inhabitants by education level in Centro
# InhabitantsTotal
Higher55,110
Secondary49,880
Primary11,595
No studies5,125
Illiterate825

Source: INE, Banco de datos de la CCAA de Madrid, Banco de datos del ayuntamiento de Madrid

Transport in Centro

Centro's commercial properties get benefited of the following transport means: Bus, underground, commuter train. It also counts with several nodes of transport that motivate the commercial activity, making of Centro an atractive area for offices, retail, indutrial properties and ground.

Means of transport in Centro
MeansNº of stops or stations
Underground17
City bus77
Interurban bus10
Suburban train2
Taxi26
Bike61
Nodes of transport1

Source: INE, Banco de datos de la CCAA de Madrid, Banco de datos del ayuntamiento de Madrid

Points of interest in Centro

Commercial areas in Centro
Most relevant commercial areasTypeAddress
Mercado Municipal de San Fernando - EmbajadoresFood marketCalle Embajadores, 41
C.C. La Galería del PradoShopping CentrePlaza de Las Cortes, 7
Gran Almacén El Corte Inglés (Princesa)Shopping CentrePrincesa, 56
C.C. FuencarralShopping CentreCalle Fuencarral, 45
Gran Almacén El Corte Inglés (Preciados)Shopping CentrePreciados 1-3
Mercado Municipal de BarcelóFood marketCalle Barceló, 6
Mercado Municipal de Antón MartínFood marketCalle Santa Isabel, 5
Mercado Municipal de Las FloresFood marketPlaza Tirso de Molina, s/n
C.C. Puerta de ToledoShopping CentreRonda de Toledo, 1
Mercado Municipal de San AntónFood marketCalle Augusto Figueroa, 24
Mercado Municipal de La CebadaFood marketPlaza de la Cebada, s/n
Mercado Los MostensesFood marketPlaza de los Mostenses, 1
C.C. Arenal 9Shopping CentreCalle Arenal, 9
Mercado Municipal de San MiguelFood marketPlaza de San Miguel, s/n

Source: INE, Banco de datos de la CCAA de Madrid, Banco de datos del ayuntamiento de Madrid

Quality of life in Centro

Air quality in Centro
Air qualityNumber of hours per year%
Very good197622.56 %
Good613169.99 %
Ordinary4595.24 %
Bad320.37 %
Very bad00.00 %
Toxic00.00 %

Source: Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica

History and tradition in the heart of Madrid

  • Palacio
  • Embajadores
  • Cortes
  • Justicia
  • Universidad
  • Sol

The historical, tourist area par excellence. The Centro District is one of the areas that cannot be missed in this city. Tradition in the streets and shops, it is the oldest part of Madrid and its main nucleus.

The district covers an area of 523.73 hectares and is divided into 6 quarters: Palacio, Embajadores, Cortes, Justicia, Universidad and Sol. It is delimited by the first ring-road, Called the M-10, which features the following boulevards and thoroughfares: Ronda de Segovia, Ronda de Toledo, Ronda de Valencia and Ronda de Atocha.

Visiting the Royal Palace, the Almudena Cathedral, strolling around Plaza Mayor or just losing yourself in the fashionable quarters are just some of the things to do in Madrid city centre.

History and tradition in the heart of Madrid

Discover the Centro district

Almudena Cathedral
Almudena Cathedral
Museum of History of Madrid
Museum of History of Madrid
Royal Palace
Royal Palace
Plaza de Santa Ana
Plaza de Santa Ana
Calle Fuencarral
Calle Fuencarral
Royal Theatre
Royal Theatre

Information about Centro District

The History of the Centro District

The first settlements in this area date back to the Muslim era, in the 9th century when Muhammad I, Emir of Córdoba, built the first fort to police the possible transit of Christians on their way to Toledo. This fort was located next to the River Manzanares, and there are still some remains of it left today. It described a perimeter enclosing around 4 hectares in the area of Cuesta de la Vega, next to the Royal Palace. The settlement grew around the fortress to give rise to Madrid “Magerit” from the Arabic meaning “land rich in water”.

The city fell into Christian hands in 1083, and in 1123 it became a Villa. Felipe II established the Royal Court in Madrid in 1561, when construction began of some of the buildings and monuments comprising the so-Called “Madrid de los Austrias”. Buildings and areas such as Plaza Mayor, the City Hall and the Prison were built during that period.

During the “Age of Enlightenment” the city prospered and expanded, although many of the monuments continued to be built in this central area, such as the Royal Palace and Cibeles Fountain.

The Borbons, particularly Carlos II, wanted to make Madrid a Villa in line with the best in Europe, and therefore invested heavily in infrastructure, drainage and public buildings.

In the 19th and 20th centuries, Isabel II built the Congress of the Deputies building near Puerta del Sol, and in 1909 officially opened the Palace of Communications (aka Cibeles Palace).

Historical characters from the Centro District

Many novelists from the Spanish Golden Age decided to settle in this area, such as Miguel de Cervantes, Lope de Vega, Francisco de Quevedo and Luis de Góngora.

Their preference for this area was because of the many theatres in the Huertas and Plaza de Santa Ana area, namely: Cruz Theatre and Theatre of the Prince, previously known as Corral del Príncipe and currently known as Teatro Español. Furthermore, in Calle del León (where Cervantes lived) the Representatives or Comedians Talking Shop was located, where actors, actresses, poets, playwrights, representatives and other celebrities met up on a daily basis to comprise one of the most significant discussion groups of the time, where gossip and news was told and heard which later became the subject of plays and comedies in the nearby theatres.

On the other hand, near Plaza de Santa Ana, on the edge of Barrio de las Letras, is the well-lnown Callejón de Gato, where the distorting mirrors were found that Valle-Inclán used to describe the grotesqueness of Spain in his book “Luces de Bohemia” [Bohemian Lights].

Other celebrities who also lived in this district were: Eloy Gonzalo, Jacinto Benavente, Giuseppe Verdi, who lived in Plaza de Oriente and Calderón de la Barca, who lived in Calle Mayor.

Culture in the Centro District
  • Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
  • Reina Sofia Museum
  • Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando Museum
  • Descalzas Reales Monastery
  • Encarnación Royal Monastery
  • Municipal Museum
  • Lope de Vega House Museum
  • Madrid Athenaeum
  • CaixaForum Madrid
Restaurants in the Centro District

There are several areas in the city where many establishments can be found for full meals or tapas. The following are just some of the bars and restaurants in Madrid city centre: Malacatín, Los Galayos, Casa Botín, Lhardy, Casa Labra, Gourmet Experience (in El Corte Inglés de Callao), La Rotonda ( in the Westin Palace Hotel), Al Mounia, Estado Puro, Palacio de Cibeles, Cien Llaves, Alabaster, Comala, La Carmencita, Yakitoro, Kuoco 360 Food, Gioia, Morgana, la Barra de Atún, Taberna Ángel Sierra, La Nieta, La Ardosa, Casa Julio, Casa Camacho, Clarita, La Pescadería, Bar Galleta…

There are also several food markets: Barceló Market, San Antón Market, San Fernando Market, La Cebada Market, Antón Martín Market, Los Mostenses Market, Mercado de San Miguel Market and San Ildefonso Market.