Wheelchair rental in Madrid

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Museo Nacional del Prado

The Prado Museum is one of the most important museums in the world and a must-see destination for visitors to Madrid. It features works by some of the most renowned painters in Spain such as Velazquez, Goya, and El Greco, as well as European painters such as Rubens, Tiziano, and Bosco. 

The museum is fully accessible for people with disabilities, including those with reduced mobility, with free admission for people with disabilities and their companion. 

The customer service staff is trained to assist visitors with disabilities and special needs. People with reduced mobility can purchase tickets without waiting in line at ticket offices 1 and 2 at the Goya gate, and can also request, 72 hours in advance, a permit to park their car in the square outside the museum, located in front of the Goya gate. 

The museum is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, and Sundays and holidays from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Accessibility: Paseo del Prado, s/n 28014 Madrid 

Metro with lift: Atocha Renfe Metro without lift: Banco de España, Retiro.

Bus: 9, 10, 14, 19, 27, 34, 37 and 45. 

Accessible parking: underground parking in Plaza de las Cortes 

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Museum of Illusions Madrid

This atraction It is fully accessible for people with disabilities and has ramps and elevators throughout the building. The staff is also trained to assist visitors with disabilities and different needs.

It is open every day from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

It is a great way to spend some time with family and friends, and experience the world of illusions and optical tricks. It is a perfect activity for all ages and abilities, and a great way to entertain and educate visitors about the art of illusion.

Entrance: Open from Monday to Sunday and has reduced prices for children, pensioners, students and also for people with special needs.

Accessibility: 

Metro: Tirso de Molina (light blue line) or Antón Martín.

Buses: Lines 002, 6, 26, 32, M1 with a stop in Tirso de Molina. Line 50, 65 with a stop at Plaza Puerta Cerrada.

Commuter Train: Sol Station (Puerta del Sol). Lines C-3, C-4 of Cercanías Madrid.

Parking: Parking the trail (Calle del Doctor Cortezo, 10).

• Address and contact: 
  • Calle del Doctor Cortezo 8, 28001. Madrid
  • Telephone: (+34) 91 103 34 55
  • Email: madridinfo@museumofillusions.es  

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Mercado San Antón

Located in the well-known neighborhood of Chueca, the Mercado de San Antón is a clean and modern market. The history of the market begins in the 19th century with a wooden box market called "San Antón," named for its location next to the parish of San Antón. 

Over the years, reforms have been carried out, and today it serves as a market where you can buy fresh products, as well as taste delicious dishes and tapas of all kinds. It is accessible to people with reduced mobility and has an elevator to make it easy to move between floors. 

The market offers endless gastronomic possibilities in the form of tapas on the numerous corners of the 1st and 2nd floors, catering to a variety of budgets and tastes.

On the ground floor, there is a supermarket, and on the 3rd floor, a restaurant. It also has its own parking.

• Address and contact: 
  • C / de Augusto Figueroa 24 - Madrid
  • Telephone: (+34) 913300730
  • Email: info@mercadosananton.com 

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San Miguel Market

This large market is located next to the Plaza Mayor, it is 100% accessible to people with reduced mobility and there are no architectural barriers. 

At its entrance, there is an access ramp. It is located in the tourist center of Madrid, it is a traditional market, where we can find more than 20 stalls where you can find the most varied gastronomy, starting with the best Galician seafood, passing through 5 jotas ham, La Mancha or Asturian cheeses, and ending with the best rice dishes. 

As a curiosity, it is the only market with an iron structure that survives in Madrid. Entrance is completely free and accessible to people with reduced mobility through both the main and secondary doors.

The market is open every day of the year from 10:00 in the morning until 00:00.

Accessibility:

Metro Ópera (Lines 2 and 5) and Sol (Lines 1, 2 and 3) 

Commuter Lines C3 and C4

Bus lines 3 and N16

Closest parking: Plaza Mayor, with reserved places.

• Address and contact: 
  • Pl. de San Miguel, s/n, 28005 Madrid
  • Telephone: (+34) 915424936
  • Email: info@mercadodesanmiguel.es

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Teatro Alfil

Flamenco show at the Flamenco theater in Madrid

Flamenco show at the Flamenco theater in Madrid is a 100% accessible plan for people with reduced mobility. It is a flamenco show in the heart of Madrid, a place where you can enjoy the essence of the best flamenco art, a meeting point for lovers passionate about flamenco. Do not miss it. 

Entrance: The theater is 100% accessible for people with disabilities, there is no discount for disabilities, and there are shows every day of the year.

Schedule: Every day of the year (Monday to Saturday at 6:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m., Sunday single pass at 6:00 p.m.

Accessibility:  Calle del Pez 10, 28004 Madrid (Alfil Theater)

Metro: Lines 1, 2, 3 and 5 of Madrid Metro

Bus: Lines 001, 002, 1, 2, 46, 74, 146, N16, N18, N19, N20 and N21 

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Parque Warner Madrid

This theme park located in San Martín de la Vega, Madrid, was inaugurated in 2002, where visitors can find 5 thematic areas based on Warner films and cartoons. It features 33 mechanical attractions, including the tallest drop tower in the world. 

The park has been awarded as the safest theme park in Spain and in 2019, it received 2.26 million visitors, making it one of the most visited theme parks in Europe.

Entrance:

The rate for people with disabilities is integrated into the Reduced Entrance Rate. The entry for people with disabilities includes a free companion at the entrance to the park.

It will be necessary to present the Official Card for people with Disabilities (33% or higher). The companion of the person with disabilities must be the same during the visit date and must access the park at the same time as the person with disabilities.

Accessibility:

You can access the park by private car through the A-4 highway, exit 22, you can also access the Pinto train stop (line C-3). From there, you can take the 413 bus from "La Veloz" that will take you to the entrance of Parque Warner, and you also have line 412 bus as well.

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Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is the football stadium of the Real Madrid football club. The stadium was inaugurated in 1947 and replaced the Chamartín Stadium, which was badly damaged and obsolete after the civil war. The stadium is located on Paseo de la Castellana, in the Chamartín district and its maximum capacity is around 81,000 people.

There is the possibility of taking a guided tour of the Stadium and its museum, where you can discover its history and see all its trophies. However, currently, due to remodeling works, it is not possible to do the visit in a wheelchair.

Entrance: 

The access and movement of people with reduced mobility is concentrated around the two areas of reserved seats, located in the lower stand of the south end and in the grandstand on the east side, with direct access to the outside (doors 48 and 51, respectively). 

Both areas have accessible routes to the squares and adapted toilets. Schedule is variable according to match.

Accessibility: 

Avda. de Concha Espina / Calle Padre Damián 28036. The nearest metro stations with lift are Nuevos Ministerios, Lines 6, 8 and 10, Commuter train with lift: Nuevos Ministerios, metro without lift: Santiago Bernabéu, Line 10. 

The nearest bus stops are 14, 27, 40, 43, 120, 126, 147 and 150.

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Las Ventas Bullring

This bullring is the largest in Spain and the third in the world after Mexico and Venezuela and can hold approximately 25,000 people. 

You can visit the inside every day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the tour includes a visit to the bullring and also to the museum that is located inside, where you can enjoy many historical pieces and discover the history of bullfighting from its beginnings to the present day.

Entrance: 

The bullring has 18 exterior gates. People with reduced mobility can access the lifts directly from the street through the Authorities door and the one before the Quadrillas Courtyard. From the ground floor, it is not possible to visit the bullring in its entirety, as the corrals are located between lines 2 and 3. During concerts, people with reduced mobility enter through seating 1, accessing the 2nd floor by elevator, where they have reserved seats in tier 6.

Schedule: open during the celebration of the different events and in bullfighting season, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Accessibility:  Calle de Alcalá, 237 28028 Madrid

Metro without elevator: Ventas 

Bus: 12, 21, 38, 53, 74, 106, 110, 146 and 210

Accessible parking: own outdoor parking. 

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Catedral de la Almudena

The Museum of the Cathedral of the Almudena is located in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santa Maria la Real de la Almudena and in it we can find above all catechist and religious pieces and works.

The museum's itinerary begins with the origin and history of the Cathedral, followed by various collections, among which we highlight some tapestries of immense value and many portraits of bishops who have governed the diocese since 1885.

If you like sacred art, be sure to visit this beautiful museum.

Entrance: The Almudena Cathedral Museum is located in the center of the city, partially sharing the cathedral site itself. It occupies four different levels; ground floor with access to the public service area, floor 1 with various exhibition rooms and general toilets, floor 2 with exhibition rooms that occupy the galleries of the cathedral and floor 3 of the dome. Movements between floors 1 to 3 are accessible by means of four alternative elevators to the stairs, and movements between the ground floor and floor 1 are with an alternative stair lift platform. The visit ends inside the cathedral, whose visit is free.

Schedule: Monday to Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Closed on Sundays, holy days of obligation and days of special acts of worship

Accessibility: Plaza de la Almudena, s/n 28013 Madrid. 

Metro with elevator: Ópera, Line 2, 5 and Ramal.

Bus: 3 and 148 

Accessible parking: Plaza de Oriente underground parking

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Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

The Reina Sofia National Art Center Museum is a contemporary art museum of the 20th century. The building that houses it is located in Atocha, Madrid and was previously the General Hospital of Madrid. The museum was inaugurated in 1992 and an extension was added in 2005. 

This museum is 100% accesible for a wheelchair visitors.

The Reina Sofia, the Thyssen and the Prado form the well-known triangle of art in Madrid and was declared a World Heritage Site in 2021. The permanent collection of the museum contains works by great Spanish artists of the 20th century, especially Dalí, Miro, and Picasso, as well as other great Spanish and international painters. 

The number of visitors has gradually increased, making it the most visited museum in Spain and one of the most visited in the world. In 2016, there were more than 3.5 million visitors who passed through its galleries. 

Entrance 

Entrance is free for people with disabilities and for a companion in case it is essential for the visit. There is also a free service of interpreters in Spanish Sign Language (LSE) available upon request, with application required at least two weeks in advance.

Schedule: Monday to Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday closed

Accessibility:  Calle de Santa Isabel, 52 28012 Madrid

Metro with lift: Atocha Renfe, Lavapiés Metro without lift: Atocha 

Bus: 6, 8, 10, 14, 19, 24, 26, 27, 32, 34, 36, 37, 41, 45, 47, 54, 57, 59 , 60, 78, 85, 86, 102, 116, 118, 119, 141, 148, 247, E3 and Circular. 

Accessible parking: Plaza de Sánchez Bustillo underground parking.

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Royal Palace of Madrid

The Royal Palace of Madrid, also known as the Palacio de Oriente, is the official residence of the head of state, but the current king and queen do not live there, they reside in the Zarzuela Palace. 

With an area of 135,000 square meters and 3,418 rooms, it is one of the largest palaces in the world and contains a lot of historical and artistic heritage. 

The palace was built by order of King Felipe V and construction began in 1738, designed by architect Filippo Juvara. The last king who lived in the Royal Palace was Alfonso XIII. In 2016, the Royal Palace received more than 1.4 million visitors, making it the seventh most visited monument in Spain. 

Entrance: is accessible to wheelchair users at the Bailén street entrance, which is flat and has a passage width of 80cm. A 75cm wide control and scanner pass is crossed. This entrance also has direct access to the courtyard of the palace.

Schedule: From October to March from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. From April to September from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Access ticket offices close one hour before. They do not have a weekly closing day, they close for Official Acts.

Accessibility:  Calle de Bailén, s/n 28071 Madrid.

Metro with lift: Sol Metro without lift: Ópera.

Bus: 3, 6, 17, 18, 23, 25, 26, 31, 32, 39, 41, 46, 50, 65, 75, 138, 148, C1 and C2.

Accessible parking: Underground parking in Plaza de Oriente. 

El Retiro Park

El Retiro Park is an accessible park for people with disabilities, with an area of 125 hectares and more than 15,000 trees. It is a green haven in the center of Madrid, with special gardens such as the Jardín de Vivaces, the Jardines de Cecilio Rodríguez, the Jardines del Arquitecto Herrero Palacios, the Rosaleda and the Parterre Francés with the Bald Cypress, the oldest tree in Madrid. In addition to being one of the lungs of the city, it also offers culture, leisure and sports to Madrid residents and visitors. Among the most important architectural and historical elements are the Estanque Grande, the Palacio de Velázquez, and the Palacio de Cristal, currently used as exhibition halls. The Crystal Palace is one of the main examples of iron architecture in Spain. The park also has notable sculptures and fountains such as the monument to Alfonso XII, the Fernando VII private, the statue of the Fallen Angel, and the Galápagos fountain.

The park has good accessibility for people with disabilities, as most of the trails and itineraries are easily passable. Some trails are paved, while others are dirt but have a level of compaction that is uniform and compacted in general, which allows easy access for people with disabilities. In addition, since 2019, the boats on the lake are accessible to wheelchairs, thanks to several improvements that have been made both in the dock and in the boats. People with reduced mobility have a reduced price for this activity.

Entrance to the park is free for everyone. The park has summer hours: from April to September, it opens from 06:00 to 00:00, and in winter time, from October to March, it opens from 06:00 to 22:00.

Accessibility:

Plaza de la independencia 7. 28001 Madrid, and to arrive by public transport we can arrive by metro through the following stations: Atocha L1, Estación del Arte (L1) Ibiza (L9) and Retiro (L2).

Or by bus with the lines:

001, 1, 2, 5, 9, 10, 14, 15, 20, 26, 27, 28, 34, 37, 45, 51, 52, 53, 63, 74, 146, 150, 152, 203, C1, C2, C03, E1, N1, N2, N3, N4, N6, N7, N9, N10, N11, N12, N15, N16, N17, N18, N19, N20, N21, N22, N24, N26, N27.

Plaza Mayor

If you are visiting Madrid, you should not miss the impressive Plaza Mayor. This square is accessible for people with disabilities thanks to several ramps and accesses to level 0. It is open every day of the year and offers a wide variety of services, such as one of the most important tourist information offices in the city, which is completely accessible for people in wheelchairs. You will also find souvenir shops, the possibility of booking a guided tour, and, of course, you can enjoy the impressive view of the square while having a coffee or a beer at one of its many terraces and bars.

In the square, you can find some attractions for tourists such as mimes, people dressed as Disney characters, painters who exhibit their works, and other street art. We recommend a visit to this iconic square.

Accessibility:

To get to the Plaza Mayor you can get there by bus with the following lines: 133, 146, 26, 32, 52 and 65.

If you want you can also get there by metro with lines M1, M2 and M5.

Puerta del Sol

The Puerta del Sol square is one of the most iconic places in Madrid, famous for its Casa de Correos clock and its Kilometer Zero marker. It is a meeting place for the locals and an obligatory stop for tourists. The square has several points of interest, such as the statue of the Bear and the Madroño, the statue of Mariblanca, and the equestrian statue of Carlos III. Since August 2020, the square is completely pedestrianized and accessible to people with reduced mobility. Additionally, some of the nearby streets have also been pedestrianized, such as Calle Mayor, Alcalá, Carrera de San Jerónimo, Espoz y Mina, and Victoria.

Accessibility:

To get to the Puerta del Sol square you can access by bus with lines 002, 5, 6, 9, 15, 20, 26, 32, 46, 50, 51, 53, 65, 150, M1, SE 712, N16, N26.

Also by metro with the lines Sol L1, L2, and L3.