Cibeles Fountain: A Majestic Icon of Madrid

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving, from any point in Madrid Community, head towards the city center. Use the M-30 ring road and take the exit towards A-2 if you're coming from the northeast or the A-3 if you're coming from the southeast. Follow signs for 'Centro' and then look for signs leading to 'Cibeles'. Parking in the vicinity can be challenging, so consider using parking garages like 'Parking Plaza Cibeles' located at Plaza de Cibeles, S/N, which may incur a cost of around €2.50 per hour.

• Metro

  To reach Cibeles Fountain via public transportation, take the Madrid Metro. The nearest metro station is 'Banco de España' (Line 2 - Red Line). From there, it's a 5-minute walk to the fountain. Upon exiting the station, head towards Calle de Alcala, then turn left onto Plaza Cibeles, and you will find the fountain in the center of the plaza. A single metro ticket costs about €1.50.

• Bus

  If you prefer to take the bus, several lines serve the area around Cibeles Fountain. Lines 1, 2, 74, and 146 stop at 'Plaza Cibeles'. Check the EMT Madrid website or app for specific routes and schedules. A single bus ticket costs approximately €1.50. Once you arrive at the stop, the fountain will be just a short walk away in the plaza.