Cheuca is a beautiful neighborhood of Madrid, which is situated north of the downtown area and the old city, which is located close to the Plaza de Chueca and the metro station Chueca. This neighborhood has reputation as being the main gay village of Madrid and is thus very fashionable and cosmopolitan. The area has numerous boutiques and shops, trendy cafes, elegant restaurants, clubs and bars. Each year here is organized a large pride festival which draws more than a million people on the streets of Cheuca.