About Madrid
- About 3.3 million people live in Madrid, the capital of Spain and its biggest city.
- Madrid is also the centre of the region that shares its name.
- Close by: Torrejón de Ardoz (20 km), Tres Cantos (21 km) and Parla (21 km).
Dating by city / Spain / Madrid region / Madrid
Meet people in Madrid
No one from Madrid has a public profile here yet. Create yours and people nearby will be able to find you.
A first date in Madrid
In a city the size of Madrid, pick a place you can both reach in half an hour: a café near a metro or bus stop, an exhibition, a food market or a walk in a central park. Weekday evenings are quieter than Saturdays.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Dating in Madrid: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Madrid?
Within 50 km of Madrid there are 70 towns and cities — Alcalá de Henares, Torrejón de Ardoz and Parla among them — with more than 4.6 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Madrid?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Madrid and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Madrid real people?
YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I date someone from outside Madrid?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.