The iron-and-glass gable of the old Atocha station, crowned with griffins

6 of the best · Madrid, Spain

New Developments and Landmark Projects in Madrid

Madrid Nuevo Norte, the transformation of Atocha, Chamartín’s new hall, the restored Canalejas block, the MADRING circuit and the renovated Bernabéu. We give status, not prices.

Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Madrid.

  1. Under construction since 2026

    Madrid Nuevo Norte

    Chamartín·Urban regeneration

    Homes, offices and parks on the railway lands around Chamartín station.

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  2. Being transformed

    Puerta de Atocha – Almudena Grandes

    Atocha·Railway station

    Madrid’s great southern station, being transformed by Adif.

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  3. In use since 2026

    MADRING

    IFEMA·Motor-racing circuit

    The Formula 1 circuit around IFEMA Madrid, home of the Spanish Grand Prix since 2026.

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  1. Complete and open

    Canalejas

    Canalejas·Restoration

    Seven historic buildings between Sol and the Paseo del Prado, restored as a hotel and a galleria.

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  2. Renovated main hall open

    Chamartín – Clara Campoamor

    Chamartín·Railway station

    Madrid’s northern station, with its renovated main hall now open.

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  3. Under construction since 2026

    Madrid Nuevo Norte

    Chamartín·Urban regeneration

    Homes, offices and parks on the railway lands around Chamartín station.

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  4. In use since 2026

    MADRING

    IFEMA·Motor-racing circuit

    The Formula 1 circuit around IFEMA Madrid, home of the Spanish Grand Prix since 2026.

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  5. Being transformed

    Puerta de Atocha – Almudena Grandes

    Atocha·Railway station

    Madrid’s great southern station, being transformed by Adif.

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  6. Renovated

    Santiago Bernabéu

    Chamartín·Stadium

    Real Madrid’s renovated stadium on the Castellana.

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