A directory of belonging

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Places where community is built into where you live — not another club to visit, but somewhere the people around you are part of daily life. Monasteries that welcome guests, cohousing, co-ops, ecovillages, seniors villages, and neighbourhoods that actually function. Start where you are.

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Compiled with AI, checked by nobody yet. These are starting points, gathered for Madrid — real places as far as we know, but details change. Verify with a phone call before you set your heart or drive across the state.

Live-in care communities

Residencia de Mayores Albertia Valle de la Oliva

Majadahonda · Majadahonda

Albertia Valle de la Oliva provides specialized care for the elderly in a comfortable and welcoming environment. It offers a variety of services and activities designed to enhance the quality of life for its residents.

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Live-in care communities

Residencia de Mayores Amavir Usera

Madrid · Usera

This senior care community provides personalized attention and a wide range of services to ensure the comfort and health of its residents. It emphasizes creating a warm and familiar atmosphere for all.

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Live-in care communities

Residencia de Mayores Clece Mayor

Madrid · Moncloa-Aravaca

This care community provides comprehensive support and a stimulating environment for elderly residents, focusing on their well-being and social engagement. It offers personalized care plans and a variety of communal activities.

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Live-in care communities

Residencia de Mayores DomusVi Arturo Soria

Madrid · Ciudad Lineal

DomusVi Arturo Soria provides comprehensive care and a supportive community environment for seniors. It offers a range of services and activities to promote well-being and social interaction among residents.

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Live-in care communities

Residencia de Mayores Los Nogales La Paloma

Madrid · Latina

Los Nogales La Paloma is a senior care residence focused on providing personalized attention and a warm community atmosphere. Residents benefit from professional care and a variety of recreational activities.

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Live-in care communities

Residencia de Mayores Los Nogales Puerta de Hierro

Madrid · Madrid

Los Nogales Puerta de Hierro offers high-quality care and a pleasant environment for seniors, promoting independence and social interaction. Residents benefit from professional medical attention and a variety of recreational activities.

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Live-in care communities

Residencia de Mayores Orpea Madrid Sanchinarro

Madrid · Madrid

Orpea Madrid Sanchinarro is a modern residence offering specialized care and comfortable living for elderly individuals. It emphasizes a holistic approach to health and social engagement for its residents.

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Live-in care communities

Residencia de Mayores Sanitas Mayores Arturo Soria

Madrid · Ciudad Lineal

A comprehensive care community for seniors, providing medical assistance, daily activities, and a supportive environment. It focuses on promoting well-being and social engagement among its residents.

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Live-in care communities

Residencia de Mayores SARquavita Monteval

Madrid · Madrid

SARquavita Monteval provides comprehensive care and a supportive living environment for seniors requiring assistance. It focuses on personalized attention and a range of activities to promote well-being.

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Live-in care communities

Residencia de Mayores Vitalia Home Leganés

Leganés · Leganés

Vitalia Home Leganés is a modern residence offering comprehensive care and a supportive community for seniors. It focuses on personalized attention and a wide range of activities to promote well-being.

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Cohousing

Pradolongo Cohousing

Usera · Madrid

Pradolongo Cohousing is a sustainable cohousing project in Madrid, designed for intergenerational living. It emphasizes shared spaces and community participation in daily life and decision-making.

Cohousing

Trabensol

Torremocha de Jarama

Trabensol is a senior cohousing community designed for active aging, where residents share common spaces and services while maintaining private apartments. It fosters a supportive environment for people over 50 looking for community and mutual aid.

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Coliving & share houses

Coliving en Chamberí

Chamberí · Madrid

Several modern coliving spaces are available in Chamberí, providing stylish shared accommodation and community events. They attract professionals and students looking for a balanced social and private life.

Coliving & share houses

Coliving Homiii

Madrid · Madrid

Homiii provides flexible and fully equipped coliving spaces for individuals looking for a community-oriented lifestyle in Madrid. It aims to connect residents through shared experiences and comfortable living arrangements.

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Coliving & share houses

Coliving La Latina

La Latina · Madrid

Coliving La Latina offers fully furnished rooms and shared amenities in a vibrant central neighborhood. It fosters a sense of community among residents through common areas and organized events.

Coliving & share houses

Coliving Livensa Living Studios Madrid Getafe

Getafe · Getafe

Livensa Living Studios in Getafe offers student accommodation with a strong emphasis on community and shared experiences. Residents benefit from modern facilities and organized social events.

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Coliving & share houses

Coliving Madrid Centro

Centro · Madrid

Various coliving spaces exist in Madrid Centro, providing furnished rooms and shared amenities for a vibrant, social living experience. They cater to professionals and students seeking community and convenience.

Coliving & share houses

Coliving Nido Aravaca

Madrid · Moncloa-Aravaca

Nido Aravaca offers stylish, fully equipped studios and shared facilities designed for a vibrant student and young professional community. Residents benefit from social events and a supportive living environment.

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Coliving & share houses

Coliving SmartRental Collection

Madrid · Centro

This coliving space offers fully furnished apartments with shared amenities designed for a vibrant community experience. Residents can enjoy communal areas, events, and a convenient city center location.

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Coliving & share houses

Coliving The Boost Society

Madrid · Madrid

The Boost Society offers modern coliving spaces designed for young professionals and students. It provides fully furnished rooms and a vibrant community atmosphere with shared amenities.

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Coliving & share houses

Coliving The Living

Madrid · Madrid

The Living offers modern coliving spaces designed for young professionals and students seeking community and convenience. Residents enjoy fully furnished apartments, shared amenities, and regular social events.

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Coliving & share houses

Coliving The Lofttown

Madrid · Moncloa-Aravaca

A modern coliving residence offering private rooms and shared common areas for students and young professionals. It fosters a dynamic community through organized events and collaborative spaces.

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Coliving & share houses

Coliving The Residential Club

Madrid · Salamanca

A premium coliving option offering fully furnished apartments and a range of shared services and social events. It aims to create a dynamic and connected community for its residents.

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Coliving & share houses

Coliving The Residential Club - Gran Vía

Madrid · Centro

Located near Gran Vía, this coliving offers stylish, fully furnished apartments with shared common areas designed for social interaction and networking. It provides a convenient and community-oriented living solution for urban dwellers.

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Coliving & share houses

Coliving The Social Hub Madrid

Madrid · Moncloa-Aravaca

The Social Hub Madrid combines hotel, student accommodation, and coliving spaces, creating a dynamic and diverse community. It features extensive shared amenities, co-working areas, and a vibrant events program.

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Coliving & share houses

Coliving Urban Campus Atocha

Madrid · Madrid

Urban Campus Atocha offers stylish coliving apartments in a vibrant central location, fostering a sense of community among its residents. It provides shared workspaces, common areas, and a program of community events.

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Coliving & share houses

Coliving Urban Campus Conde Duque

Madrid · Centro

This coliving space offers modern, fully furnished apartments with shared amenities designed for community interaction. It caters to professionals and students seeking a vibrant, social living environment in a central location.

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Coliving & share houses

Coliving Urban Campus Jerónimo

Madrid · Madrid

Urban Campus Jerónimo provides flexible coliving solutions in a central Madrid location. It fosters a sense of community through shared events and well-designed common areas.

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Coliving & share houses

Coliving Urban Campus Malasaña

Madrid · Centro

Modern coliving spaces designed for professionals seeking a balance of private living and community engagement. Residents benefit from shared amenities and organized events that foster connections.

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Coliving & share houses

Coliving Urban Campus Malasaña Norte

Madrid · Centro

Offering modern private rooms and shared amenities, this coliving space caters to professionals and students seeking a vibrant community in the heart of Malasaña. Residents benefit from organized events and collaborative environments.

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Coliving & share houses

Coliving Urban Campus Mellado

Madrid · Chamberí

Urban Campus Mellado offers modern coliving units with shared facilities, fostering a sense of community among its residents. It provides a comfortable and convenient living solution with opportunities for social engagement.

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Coliving & share houses

La Casa de la Abuela

Malasaña · Madrid

La Casa de la Abuela offers shared living spaces in the heart of Madrid, fostering a sense of community among its diverse residents. It's ideal for individuals looking for an affordable and social living arrangement.

Coliving & share houses

Residencia de Estudiantes

Chamberí · Madrid

A historic institution, the Residencia de Estudiantes offers a unique residential experience for students and researchers, promoting intellectual and cultural exchange. It has a long tradition of fostering community among its residents, many of whom have become prominent figures.

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Housing co-operatives

Entrepatios La Latina

La Latina · Madrid

Another project by Entrepatios, this housing cooperative in La Latina emphasizes sustainable urban living and community governance. Residents share common spaces and a commitment to ecological values.

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Housing co-operatives

Entrepatios Las Carolinas

Usera · Madrid

Entrepatios Las Carolinas is a sustainable housing cooperative promoting ecological living and community among its residents. Members share common areas and participate in the management of their homes.

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Housing co-operatives

La Borda

Vicálvaro · Madrid

La Borda is a housing cooperative focused on affordable and sustainable living. Residents actively participate in the management and maintenance of their shared building and community.

Housing co-operatives

La Solar

Madrid · Madrid

La Solar is a housing cooperative project focused on sustainable living and community engagement. Residents share common spaces and actively participate in the management of their building.

Ecovillages

Ecovillage Valdepiélagos

Valdepiélagos

This emerging ecovillage focuses on sustainable living, permaculture, and community building in a rural setting. It welcomes individuals interested in ecological practices and a collaborative lifestyle.

Intentional communities

Centro Social Okupado y Autogestionado La Ingobernable

Centro · Madrid

La Ingobernable is a well-known occupied social center that functions as a self-managed community space for various social and cultural activities. It provides a platform for collective action and alternative living, fostering a strong sense of shared purpose among its participants.

Intentional communities

Comunidad de Vida Cristiana (CVX)

Madrid · Madrid

While not a residential building, CVX groups in Madrid form intentional communities based on Ignatian spirituality, often sharing life and faith deeply. Members commit to a shared way of life and mutual support.

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Intentional communities

La Ingobernable

Madrid · Centro

La Ingobernable is a self-managed social center and community space that fosters collective living and cultural activities. It serves as a hub for various social movements and offers shared resources and events.

Monasteries & religious stays

Convento de San Antonio del Monte

La Cabrera

This Franciscan monastery offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking spiritual reflection and community, welcoming guests for short stays. It provides a quiet environment for prayer and connection with the monastic rhythm.

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Monasteries & religious stays

Monasterio de El Paular

Rascafría

This historic Carthusian monastery, now run by Benedictine monks, offers a guesthouse for individuals seeking spiritual retreat and a quiet stay. Guests can participate in the monastic rhythm and enjoy the serene surroundings.

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Monasteries & religious stays

Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial

San Lorenzo de El Escorial · Madrid

This historic monastery offers a unique spiritual and cultural living experience within its grand architecture. It provides a serene environment for reflection and community engagement.

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Monasteries & religious stays

Monasterio de Santa María de Valdeiglesias

Pelayos de la Presa

A historic monastery that occasionally hosts retreats and welcomes visitors seeking a tranquil environment and a connection to its spiritual heritage. It offers a unique opportunity for quiet contemplation and community engagement.

Community-strong neighbourhoods & councils

Barrio de Carabanchel

Carabanchel · Madrid

Carabanchel has a strong local identity with numerous community centers, cultural initiatives, and neighborhood associations fostering social cohesion. It's known for its active resident participation and local events.

Community-strong neighbourhoods & councils

Barrio de Las Letras

Las Letras · Madrid

The Barrio de Las Letras is a historic neighborhood known for its literary heritage and strong local identity. It features a close-knit community with numerous cultural events and local businesses.

Community-strong neighbourhoods & councils

Barrio de Lavapiés

Lavapiés · Madrid

Lavapiés is known for its strong community spirit, diverse cultural scene, and numerous community centers and associations. It's a vibrant neighborhood where residents actively participate in local life and events.

Community-strong neighbourhoods & councils

Barrio de Malasaña

Malasaña · Madrid

Malasaña is characterized by its lively atmosphere, independent shops, and a strong sense of local identity and community engagement. It hosts numerous cultural events and has active neighborhood associations.

Community-strong neighbourhoods & councils

Centro de Mayores Benito Pérez Galdós

Madrid · Chamberí

While not a residential community itself, this vibrant community center for seniors in Chamberí acts as a hub for social interaction and activities. It significantly strengthens the community bonds among older residents in the area.

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Community-strong neighbourhoods & councils

La Casa Encendida

Embajadores · Madrid

While primarily a cultural center, La Casa Encendida fosters a strong sense of community in its surrounding Embajadores neighborhood through its diverse activities and public spaces. It serves as a meeting point and cultural hub, encouraging interaction among residents and visitors.

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Community-strong neighbourhoods & councils

La Corrala de Lavapiés

Madrid · Centro

This historic building type in Lavapiés fosters strong community bonds through shared courtyards and balconies. Residents often interact daily, creating a vibrant and supportive living environment.

Community-strong neighbourhoods & councils

La Corrala de Peñuelas

Madrid · Arganzuela

A historic corrala building in Madrid, known for its traditional communal courtyard and strong neighborly bonds. Residents share a unique living experience rooted in mutual support and shared spaces.

Community-strong neighbourhoods & councils

La Corrala de Sombrerete

Madrid · Centro

This historic corrala building in Lavapiés fosters a strong sense of community among its residents, sharing common patios and traditional living spaces. It represents a unique form of communal urban living deeply rooted in Madrid's cultural heritage.

Seniors villages

Residencia de Mayores Amavir Arganzuela

Arganzuela · Madrid

This senior residence offers comprehensive care and a vibrant community for older adults, with various activities and shared spaces. It provides a supportive environment for residents to socialize and maintain an active lifestyle.

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Seniors villages

Residencia de Mayores Ballesol Mirasierra

Mirasierra · Madrid

Ballesol Mirasierra provides comprehensive care and a vibrant community for seniors. Residents enjoy a range of activities, personalized services, and comfortable living spaces.

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Seniors villages

Residencia de Mayores Los Nogales Hortaleza

Madrid · Hortaleza

This senior living community offers a comfortable and secure environment for older adults, promoting an active and fulfilling lifestyle. Residents enjoy a range of services and social programs designed to foster connection and well-being.

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Seniors villages

Residencia de Mayores Los Nogales Pacífico

Madrid · Retiro

A well-regarded senior living community offering comprehensive care and a variety of social activities. It provides a supportive environment for elderly residents to live comfortably and engage with peers.

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