The British Embassy in Madrid is located at Calle Fernando el Santo 16, tel. +34 91 700 82 00, email: madridconsulate@fco.gov.uk.
The Embassy is open from 8am - 4:30pm Mon-Fri. www.ukspain.com
There is also a British Consulate General at Paseo de Recoletos 7-9, 4th Floor, tel. +34 (91) 524 97 00, Fax. +34 (91) 524 97 30, email: madridconsulate@ukspain.com.
Their office hours are from 8:30am - 1:30pm Mon – Fri.
Tourist Info
The tourist information is located at Plaza Mayor 3.
Using your ATM card will give you low bank exchange rates, though some banks charge an extra fee for ATM use.
If you are desperate, there are plenty of Bureaux de Change around Puerta del Sol that have ripped-off rates but are open late.
Hospitals
Anglo-American medical Unit, Calle Conde de Aranda 1 (Metro: Retiro) English-speaking staff available
Chemists
There is a chemist at Farmacia del Globo, Plaza Antón Martín (Metro: Antón Martín). Open 24 hours
Internet Access
Nets, Calle Palma 24. Metro: Tribunal
Work Center, Calle del Principe 1
There are a growing number of wi-fi spots in the centre and at larger hotels
Post Offices
The Main Post Office is located at Plaza Cibeles, 8:30am-9:30pm. Metro: Banco de España (In the gigantic Palacio de Comunicaciones)
Other Useful Info
Legal advice
There is a requirement to carry some for of ID with you at all times. This means either your passport or some other form of photographic ID In Spain,
Another issue is drugs. Possession of even a small quantity of drugs can cause significant problems, such as arrest and detention. Being found in possession of large quantities will probably result in prosecution and a custodial sentence upon conviction
Since Jan 2006, restrictive legislation against smoking in public places came into effect. In Madrid, the regional government have banned the consumption of alcohol in the street. Failure to respect this law may result in the imposition of fines
