Gran Vía in Madrid at night, with the Metrópolis building

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Madrid income tax, viewpoints for Reels and the street interview square, made for creators who live in Madrid.

By Hanna P., VStudios assistant for OnlyFans · Updated on November 4, 2026.

The essentials

  • IRPF (income tax) is not the same everywhere in Spain: half is set by the State and the other half by your region.
  • Madrid has the lowest regional bracket: the combined top rate is around 45%.
  • 5 spots with views for Reels, from the Templo de Debod to the Cerro del Tío Pío.
  • Street interviews are mostly filmed in Callao: what to do if you get stopped.

If you create content from Madrid, three things differ from the rest of Spain: you pay less IRPF in the higher brackets, street interviews are filmed in Callao every afternoon, and you have sunsets that work very well on Reels. Below you have each point on its own, with sources at the end.

Spots to film Reels in Madrid

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    Templo de Debod

    Parque del Oeste, Moncloa · Best time: sunset

    A genuine Egyptian temple with the sun going down behind the Casa de Campo. It is Madrid's best known sunset and instantly recognisable in a Reel.

    Tip: arrive 45 minutes early and film on a weekday; the viewpoint is very crowded on weekends.

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    Cerro del Tío Pío

    Puente de Vallecas · Best time: sunset

    From here you see the whole Madrid skyline, the Cuatro Torres included, with the sun setting behind it. Far less touristy than Debod and with room to move around.

    Tip: go up to the highest part of the hill and film vertically with the city behind you; bring a jacket, because it gets cool when the sun goes down.

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    Círculo de Bellas Artes rooftop

    Calle de Alcalá, Centro · Best time: golden hour

    A 360 degree view over the centre with the Metrópolis building and Gran Vía at your feet. Entry costs about €5.

    Tip: shots with the Metrópolis dome behind you are the ones that get saved most; go just before sunset.

  4. 4

    Faro de Moncloa

    Ciudad Universitaria · Best time: clear afternoon

    A viewing tower with a view towards the Sierra de Guadarrama and the west of the city. It is rare on social media, so your Reel does not look like everyone else's.

    Tip: check opening hours and entry before you go; on clear winter days you can see the snow covered mountains.

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    Riu Plaza España terrace

    Plaza de España · Best time: sunset and night

    A terrace at the top of the Edificio España with a glass walkway over the city. It gives dizzying shots that work very well as a hook.

    Tip: entry is paid; go early and film the walkway with your phone held firmly.

Where street interviews are filmed in Madrid

If you have seen someone on TikTok or Instagram stopping people in the street with a microphone, it was most likely in Plaza del Callao, next to Gran Vía. According to Moncloa.com (July 2026), dozens of creators set up tripods and microphones there every afternoon to record videos that look spontaneous. The reason is simple: between Sol, Preciados and Callao an enormous number of people walk by, so there is always someone to stop.

The same article reports that many of the women who get stopped regret it afterwards, because the video is shared without control and is hard to take down.

In Callao it is normal to be stopped with a microphone in your face: you decide whether you appear and on which account. What to ask before you say yes and what to do if someone films you without permission is in if you film in the street, inside the leaks guide.

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What to know in Madrid

  • Pickpockets in the centre: around Sol, Gran Vía, El Rastro and the metro there are many phone thefts. While you film, keep the phone in your hand and not in your pocket: never leave it on a café terrace table or resting unattended.
  • Parks and museums: in El Retiro or Madrid Río, filming with your phone is normal. With a big tripod, lights or a team of several people you may need a permit from the city council, and inside museums and stations they almost always ask for one.
  • Summer heat: in July and August, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm the light is harsh and the heat is strong. Film early in the morning or at golden hour.
  • Madrid is big and small at the same time: it is easy for someone to recognise you in your neighbourhood. Film away from home and from your workplace.

Taxes: what changes in the Comunidad de Madrid (the Madrid region)

Many people think the same IRPF (income tax) is paid everywhere in Spain. That is not quite true. IRPF has two halves: a state part, the same across the country, and a regional part that each region sets. The Comunidad de Madrid applies the regional scale with the lowest top rate of the common regime regions: 20.5%, compared with 25.5% in Catalonia or 29.35% in the Comunitat Valenciana.

Adding both parts, the top marginal rate in Madrid is around 45% (24.5% state plus 20.5% Madrid). That rate only applies to the part of your taxable base above €300,000 a year, not to everything you earn. There is no city income tax: what you pay is decided by the State and the Comunidad de Madrid.

These are the 2026 brackets that apply to a creator with tax residence in Madrid (approx.):

Taxable base per yearState partMadrid part
Up to €12,450 per year9,5 %8.5% (up to €13,362)
€12,450 to €20,200 per year12 %10.7% (up to €19,004)
€20,200 to €35,200 per year15 %12.8% (up to €35,425)
€35,200 to €60,000 per year18,5 %17.4% (up to €57,320)
€60,000 to €300,000 per year22,5 %20,5 %
More than €300,000 per year24,5 %20,5 %

A rough example: with a taxable base of €40,000 a year, the gross tax comes to about €9,900 a year in Madrid, before the personal allowance and deductions. What counts is where you have your tax residence, not where you film.

Registering as self employed (autónoma), the Seguridad Social (Social Security) contribution and the flat rate are the same across Spain. We explain it step by step in the guide to OnlyFans taxes in Spain.

Working with VStudios Consulting from Madrid

You film at Debod, at the Círculo or at home, and our team takes care of the chat, the posting calendar and the strategy. What helps most when starting in Madrid is taking those Reels to your profile with a link in bio that Instagram does not punish. What time fans from the United States and Europe write to you is in the schedule on the Spain page.

Frequently asked questions

Do I pay less tax for living in Madrid?

In the higher brackets, yes. The regional part of IRPF (income tax) in Madrid has the lowest top rate of the common regime regions (20.5%), so the combined top marginal rate is around 45%, compared with about 50% in Catalonia. On lower incomes the difference is small. Confirm it with a gestoría (tax adviser).

Can I film Reels at the Templo de Debod?

With your phone and content suitable for social media, yes, like any visitor. A session with professional equipment may need a permit from the city. Nothing explicit in public places.

Where are street interviews filmed in Madrid?

Mostly in Plaza del Callao, next to Gran Vía, where creators with tripods and microphones gather every afternoon. If you get stopped, ask which account it is for and ask to see the video before it is published.

Is it safe to film Reels in central Madrid?

Phone theft is common around Sol, Gran Vía, El Rastro and the metro. Film with the phone in your hand, never resting on a café terrace table, and preferably away from your neighbourhood so nobody recognises you.

When should I film in Madrid in summer?

In July and August, avoid 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm: the light is harsh and the heat is strong. Early in the morning or at golden hour, at Debod or Cerro del Tío Pío, you get better light and fewer people.

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Sources and notes

Tax data approximate as of November 2026. This is not tax advice: for your own case, ask a gestoría (tax adviser).