If you just have a weekend in the Madrid - how can you make the most of the city Let’s start the challenge… Parks Parque del Buen Retiro - the lungs of the city - close to the main train station “Atocha” where you can rent a little boat on the lake, enjoy a leisurely stroll or even be portrayed by one of the painters! Squares Plaza Mayor - order a few squid sandwiches & tapas under the sunshine (it can reach 40 degrees in summer) so plan your trip to suit your skin type. Palacio Real - great location for selfies! Plaza de España - nice place to relax Sol - exactly the centre of Spain, everyone meets up here to go wherever else Museums - “Golden Triangle of Art” Thyssen-Bornemisza Museo del Prado - interesting one if you like classical art Reina Sofía - home of Picasso’s Guernica If you only visit one try the Thyssen - it’s smaller, less intimidating and easy to manage Restaurants 5J: the best Iberian ham ever - expensive but worth having a try Museo del Jamón: pork legs hanging from the ceiling (that's why it is called “museum”) where you can have cheap tapas & beer Some Cool areas to explore: La Latina - where you will find the best tapas (omelette, olives, paella and good seafood) in the bars and small pubs. Style: hipster Chueca - stylish gay district, nice to walk around – good atmosphere Barrio de Salamanca - (main street, “Serrano”) - upmarket area where you will find the main designers brands and the ladies who lunch! Major Streets La Castellana - A bus tour around this street will show you the big buildings. Gran Via - nice buildings and shops at night! I would recommend you having dinner at a nice restaurant on the top to see all the city, like the following picture: Notes:
Lunch: 2pm - 4pm (It is typical to order a glass of vermouth (wine) as an appetizer, before lunch, they will provide you a tapa. Dinner: 9pm - 11pm, in summer even later! The weather is so nice… Clubs: New Garamond – commercial music, well dressed crowd and typically Spanish. Kapital (close to Atocha station and Retiro park) 7 floors with different kinds of music. Every Sunday morning “El Rastrillo” is an eclectic outdoor market that’s worth a visit. The Underground is huge and easy to use - if you want to get around quickly. I would however recommend that you walk sometimes as you’ll get to see the beautiful streets and impressive architecture! I hope you enjoy your short break in Madrid!
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Aitor
28/11/2016 15:39:20
I had the chance to visit Madrid several times. It is definitely one of the best destinations in Spain. You will never get bored. There are many places to visit, museums, restaurants where you can eat the most delicious dishes and corners that will leave you breathless. Multicultural
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Gareth
1/12/2016 20:54:59
Great info, and a great excuse to revisit Madrid!
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Conor
3/12/2016 17:27:47
Lovely article to see at a glance indeed! I went to some of the places mentioned in here and I really enjoy that amazing city.
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Alberto
3/12/2016 17:29:29
I did not expect to find a specific tapas bar where you can eat Iberian ham but definitely yes! tanks a million for the post, very interesting
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