Your assessment
Your answer for Madrid
✓Low risk
Generally safe for travelers — basic precautions cover most risks.
Recommendation: Use caution in selected situations.
Field Briefing
Mode: I am here now · Madrid
SECTION I·b — Today's Weather
☁ Overcast
Madrid, Spain
| Today's high / low | 17.3°C / 10.1°C | Wind now / max | 11 km/h / 13.4 km/h |
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| Humidity | 48% | Precipitation today | 0.6 mm · 68% chance |
| UV (max today) | 7 | Sunrise / Sunset | 06:58 / 21:24 |
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-05-15 09:24:52 UTC
SECTION I·c — Air Quality
Air Quality
Good
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 2.7 / 4.7 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 69 / 6.3 µg/m³ |
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Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-05-15 09:24:53 UTC
SECTION I·d — Official Travel Advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Spain - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
SECTION I·f — Health Notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-04-16
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Cook Islands (New Zealand), Bangladesh, Mali, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Timor-L
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-05-15 09:04:52
SECTION I·g — Recent Headlines
Recent Headlines · Madrid Spain
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Bengals Selected to Play Falcons in Madrid in Week 9
Bengals · 2d ago
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2026 NFL Schedule: Atlanta Falcons to host Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid
Atlanta Falcons · 3d ago
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Bengals fans already making travel plans for international game in Madrid
WLWT · 23h ago
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Message by the WHO Director-General to the people of Tenerife regarding the hantavirus response
World Health Organization (WHO) · 5d ago
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Spain’s Tourism Sector Thrives on Strong Safety, Quality Services and Resilient Demand: All You Need to Know
Travel And Tour World · 4d ago
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The Final Hours
The Atlantic · 1d ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-05-15 09:24:53 UTC
SECTION II — Quantitative Assessment
Use caution in selected situations.
Origin / Destination
| Current | Madrid, Spain |
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SECTION III — Immediate Safety
Immediate Safety
Safe right now
Next 24 hours
- Save local emergency numbers in your phone.
- Confirm a safe route to your accommodation.
- Keep a charged phone and a small amount of local cash.
If you are in immediate danger, contact local emergency services immediately.
SECTION V — Data Confidence
Data Confidence
Confidence: HIGH
Matched scope: city · Source: city-level + country fallback
Last reviewed: 2026-05-15 06:27:52
SECTION VI — Top Risk Drivers
Top Risk Drivers
[Madrid] Crime: police boost after San Blas park incident · crime
A recent crime in San Blas prompted a 10% increase in police staff.
→ Avoid walking alone in San Blas park after dark; use official bus routes.
[Madrid] Transport: traffic cuts due to protests · transport
Multiple protests scheduled for today are causing road closures across Madrid.
→ Plan alternate routes and use Metro Line 1 or 2 to bypass affected streets.
[Madrid] Health: hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship · health
A Spanish passenger tested positive for hantavirus after the MV Hondius outbreak; 14 passengers were isolated.
→ Avoid crowded indoor venues and keep distance from symptomatic individuals; seek medical advice if exposed.
SECTION VII — Threat Vector Decomposition
Threat Vector Decomposition
SECTION VIII — Executive Summary
Executive Summary
Madrid currently faces moderate overall risk. Recent security updates show increased police presence in San Blas after a park incident, while traffic disruptions from protests are affecting key routes. Additionally, a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship has prompted health alerts, so travelers should stay updated on local advisories.
Live Intelligence / AI-Assisted Briefing
AI summary: Madrid currently faces moderate overall risk. Recent security updates show increased police presence in San Blas after a park incident, while traffic disruptions from protests are affecting key routes. Additionally, a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship has prompted health alerts, so travelers should stay updated on local advisories.
Recent intelligence items
- Traffic cuts in Madrid today due to protests [source]
- Spanish passenger tests positive for hantavirus after MV Hondius outbreak [source]
Field recommendations
- Use live traffic apps to avoid protest‑affected streets.
- Avoid walking alone in San Blas park after dark.
- Take Metro Line 1 or 2 to bypass closed roads.
- Check Spanish Health Ministry updates on hantavirus before visiting crowded venues.
- Carry a mask when indoors in busy areas.
- Keep emergency contacts and local embassy info handy.
- Consider travel insurance covering health emergencies.
Sources the AI drew from
These are the public-web snippets fed into the AI for this briefing. Verify any specific claim by reading the source.
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Madrid registra la menor criminalidad en el año de mayor aumento de población inmigrante | Noticias de Madrid | EL PAÍS
Madrid registra la menor criminalidad en el año de mayor aumento de población inmigrante | Noticias de Madrid | EL PAÍSIr al contenido _ _ _ _ Rafa Ruiz-Matas Madrid - 20 feb 2026 - 14:50CET Compartir en Whatsapp Compartir en Facebook Compartir en Twitter Compartir en B
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Delegación del Gobierno requiere a Comunidad y Ayuntamiento "información actualizada" de sus actuaciones en San Blas
Delegación del Gobierno requiere a Comunidad y Ayuntamiento "información actualizada" de sus actuaciones en San Blas # Delegación del Gobierno requiere a Comunidad y Ayuntamiento "información actualizada" de sus actuaciones en San Blas El delegado del Gobierno en la Comunidad d
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Delegación del Gobierno aumentará hasta un 10% la plantilla policial en San Blas tras el crimen de parque Paraíso
Delegación del Gobierno aumentará hasta un 10% la plantilla policial en San Blas tras el crimen de parque Paraíso en directo Sanidad informa de que hay un caso sospechoso de hantavirus ingresado en Alicante # Delegación del Gobierno aumentará hasta un 10% la plantilla policial
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Cortes de tráfico en Madrid hoy martes en estas zonas muy transitadas: horas y calles afectadas
Cortes de tráfico en Madrid hoy martes en estas zonas muy transitadas: horas y calles afectadas Es noticia Imagen de archivo de una manifestación en Madrid (Fuente: Europa Press) Por 12/05/2026 - 09:18 - San Isidro 2026: las 17 visitas imprescindibles para descubrir al patró
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Cortes de tráfico en Madrid hoy viernes en todas estas calles muy concurridas: horarios y zonas afectadas
Cortes de tráfico en Madrid hoy viernes en todas estas calles muy concurridas: horarios y zonas afectadas Es noticia Imagen de archivo de una manifestación en Madrid (Fuente: EFE) Por 08/05/2026 - 08:36 - San Isidro 2026 en Madrid: conciertos, pregón, actividades infantiles
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Caos en la L1 de Metro este lunes: Más Madrid denuncia la rotura de la vía — Gacetín Madrid
Caos en la L1 de Metro este lunes: Más Madrid denuncia la rotura de la vía — Gacetín Madrid # Caos en la L1 de Metro este lunes: Más Madrid denuncia la rotura de la vía 11 mayo, 2026 11 mayo, 2026 320 Una serie de incidencias técnicas en la Línea 1 de Metro de Madrid ha cond
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Spain reports new hantavirus case in passenger evacuated from cruise ship as outbreak grows to 11 - ABC News
Spain reports new hantavirus case in passenger evacuated from cruise ship as outbreak grows to 11 - ABC News # Spain reports new hantavirus case in passenger evacuated from cruise ship as outbreak grows to 11 Spain's health ministry says a Spanish passenger evacuated from the c
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Sanidad confirma el positivo en hantavirus de un paciente español
Sanidad confirma el positivo en hantavirus de un paciente español Vista general del Hospital Gómez Ulla en Madrid, este lunes. EFE/ María Aguilella Pardo # Sanidad confirma el positivo en hantavirus de un paciente español aislado en el Gómez Ulla - 12 mayo 2026 Madrid (EFE).-
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Hantavirus: How are countries responding to the cruise virus? - BBC News
Hantavirus: How are countries responding to the cruise virus? - BBC News Reuters Britons were taken to a hospital in Merseyside on Sunday, having been flown from Tenerife on a chartered flight Sam Hancock 4 hours ago A Dutch cruise ship at the centre of an outbreak of hantav
SECTION X — Predict / Protect / Rescue / Restore
Predict / Protect / Rescue / Restore
Predict
- Check the official foreign-ministry travel advisory for your destination.
- Check official health notices (WHO/CDC equivalent) for outbreaks.
- Check the local weather forecast for the next 72 hours.
- Check transport disruption notices (rail/strikes/airport delays).
Protect
- Pre-book verified transport and avoid unsolicited drivers at hubs.
- Avoid late-night movement in unfamiliar areas.
- Keep digital and paper copies of your documents in two places.
- Use front-facing bags in crowded areas; do not place valuables in back pockets.
Rescue
- Save local emergency numbers (police, ambulance, fire, general 112/911).
- Identify the nearest hospital or clinic and how to reach it.
- Carry a backup payment card stored separately from your main wallet.
- Know the address of your country’s embassy or consulate.
Restore
- After any incident, document what happened and who you contacted.
- Replace any lost or stolen items and update access credentials.
- Schedule a medical check-up if symptoms emerged.
- Review what would help in a future similar situation.
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 091 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 061 |
| Fire | 080 |
| General emergency | 112 |
| Tourist police | 902 102 112 |
Verify before relying on these numbers in an emergency. Source: baseline-demo.
SECTION XIX — Embassy / Consular Guidance
Before travel, check your country's official foreign ministry or embassy website for emergency assistance information.
Scam Patterns
Specific city-level scam pattern data is limited.
SECTION XXI — Digital Security
- Use a VPN on public Wi-Fi.
- Enable 2FA on email, banking, and travel accounts.
- Back up document scans to a private cloud and a paper copy stored separately.
- Avoid unknown USB ports and charging stations.
- Keep automatic OS updates on; enable remote-wipe on your phone.
SECTION XXII — Money Safety
- Carry a backup payment card stored separately from your wallet.
- Use bank-lobby ATMs in daylight; cover the keypad.
- Keep a small amount of local cash for emergencies.
- Watch for skimmers and shoulder-surfers around ATMs and payment terminals.
- Use card-tap for transit and payments where possible to limit card-present exposure.
Personalized Safety Checklist
Verify Before Departure / Before Movement
- Foreign-ministry / national travel advisory
- Official travel-health authority (e.g. CDC, WHO, national equivalent)
- WHO/CDC-style health notices
- Local weather agency
- Emergency services in the area you are in
- Your embassy / consulate
- Official immigration / visa source
SECTION XXV — Trust and Transparency
| Data used | city-level + country fallback |
|---|---|
| Estimated data | Yes |
| Fallback logic | city -> country -> world |
| Confidence | high |
| AI used | Yes |
| Search used | Yes |
| Last AI refresh | 2026-05-14 18:02:07 |
| AI refresh status | fresh |
Disclaimer
Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.