Madrid New Years Eve 2014

Fireworks, Events, Live Stream, Webcams, Parties, Hotels

Madrid, Spain, 31 December 2013, Midnight

The Spanish capital and one of the biggest cities in the whole of Europe comes to life on New Years Eve, with the temperate Mediterranean climate making pleasant weather likely, and enabling the street parties and outdoor, family friendly celebrations favoured by the local populace.

In Madrid for NYE 2014 there are no plans for a large scale municipal fireworks display as the city looks to be yet another victim of the sweeping austerity measures affecting the continent. Don't let this put you off visiting though, there will still be a massive variety of parties and entertainment taking places at the city's buzzing bar, restaurant and hotel scene, and the crowds will still gather in the central Puerto del Sol as the countdown to midnight approaches, with the main party clustered around the Casa de Correos building.

The main Spanish tradition is eating grapes as the clock strikes midnight - one for each of the twelve chimes to be precise, so make sure you pay a visit to the local fruitmarket before you head out for the night, although you will usually find that enterprising street vendors will capitalise on the tradition by selling (overpriced!) bunches to you as the hour approaches.

The New Years Eve party in Madrid lasts until dawn, with the bars keeping their doors open until the last of the patrons have left, so you may not get the best value out of your hotel room, but there are plenty places to choose from if you would like to extend your visit. Top recommended hotels include the Artrip, Hotel Preciados, Gran Melia Fenix, NH Palacia de Tepa, Hotel Atlantico, The Westin Palace Madrid and Catalonia des Cortes.

Places to watch live online:  Madrid webcams

If you're planning on visiting Madrid over the New Year period, then early reservation is strongly recommend. You can search, check availability and book local hotels here.

We would love to hear feedback from anyone who has visited Madrid for New Years Eve and would like to share their experiences.

Also if you know of any events or parties we don't yet have listed, whether it's something you're attending or organising, please let us know and we'll be happy to update the page.